For details on Baytril in Dogs from the maker: http://www.baytril.com/1/Home.htm http://www.bayerdvm.com/species.html?id=3D1014240770921212d012 552b25221683 and According to information on many sites Baytril given to dogs under one year caused crippling joint disease and blindness, so imagine what it does to a developing fetus Baytril is not recommended for use in dogs during the rapid growth phase (between the ages of 2 and 8 months). High, prolonged dosages of Baytril in these young dogs has induced abnormal carriage of the carpal joint (wrist) and weakness in the hindquarters. Enrofloxacin (Baytril=AE) {HYPERLINK "http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Rx_Info_Sheets/rx_enrofloxacin.pdf "}{PRIVATE "TYPE=3DPICT;ALT=3Dclick here for drug information"}{HYPERLINK "http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Rx_Info_Sheets/rx_enr ofloxacin.pdf"} Enrofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the quinolone/fluoroquinolo= ne class. It is used to treat many types of bacterial infections. Do NOT use in growing do= gs, pregnant, or nursing animals, since it has an adverse effect on developing= bones and joints. Use with caution in cats; higher doses can result in altered visio= n or blindness. Use all of the medication prescribed, or the infection is likely to recur = or become worse. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences lack of appetite, vomiti= ng, diarrhea, dizziness, dilated pupils or blindness (in cats), or seizures while being = treated with enrofloxacin. Dr Zo=EB M Backman http://wynsumgsd.com Support Your Vets and POW/MIAs ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================