So Moo was getting 30mg twice a day vs 60mg once a day which is what I
calculate. Your vet may have reasons for wanting twice a day so you should
discuss with your vet. Medirabbit.com states a once daily dosage as well as
the *Exotics Animals Formulary *states once daily.
On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, 9:37 PM Katy <healing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Blimey the pills would be So much cheaper!!
Moo was on 0.75ml twice daily for a 1.5kg bunny. Where the suspension is
200mg/5ml.
That's really interesting about the once or twice day thing. Maybe Moo's
is twice daily for its half life or something.
Thanks Katherine!!
Katy Xx
On Mon, 15 Nov 2021, 03:55 ^><^, <kreiser9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes, 60mg so can cut a 250mg tab in fourths. Which would only be 25cents
a dose roughly.
What dose do you use for the suspension? Curious if it's much lower since
your vet prescribes twice day.
My vet prescribes the suspension only once a day
On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, 7:58 PM Katy <healing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks so much Katherine, this is so brilliant to know!!!
Moo is 1.5kg so I guess he'd need 60mg once a day?
Wow a 6kg bunny!! Biggest I've had is 3kg 😍
Yes it's £40/bottle of the liquid which lasts 10 days here. Moo was on
twice a day of that, I wonder why the tablets are once a day?
I had wondered if you can give penicillin plus Zithromax together but
with them being so powerful I don't think it'd be wise. Both have helped
Moo's jaw abscess but I don't know how long he will tolerate daily
injections. I so wish we hadn't built up resistance with Zithromax, I knew
I should have pushed for him to stay on it when it was needed.
I suspect they were advised to stop tapering re resistance.
Thanks again! Katy Xxx
On Mon, 15 Nov 2021, 02:40 ^><^, <kreiser9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have my vet call in the script to
https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/azithromycin-for-dogs-and-cats-rx/variation-9391
The dosage for rabbits is 30-50mg/kg once a day so I use 40mg. My 14lb
flemmie which is 6.36kg got 1 250mg tab once a day. I used to get the
cherry suspension but it's so expensive.
I've never had a vet suggest tapering. Next time I talk to my vet I'm
going to ask about that.
On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, 6:59 PM Katy <healing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ohh wowww, Katherine! I was looking for this info earlier this year
for Moo before joining this group. I wish I'd thought to ask about it. And
we may try returning to Zithromax at some point for Moo, the cost was a
major factor though! Thank you so much for this idea 😍
I know how much Moo would have as the suspension liquid version, so is
there a way to translate this into the tablet form dosage?
Also many years ago my vet used to say to give a dose twice daily then
reduce down and taper off, giving every other day and then twice a week.
But in recent years he has said to maintain twice daily dosing constantly!
I assume this is about antibiotic resistance. Any ideas? How regularly do
you dose, and do you ever taper off or just stop fully in one go?
Azithromycin has been a life saver for our buns, severe headtilt and
jaw and tooth infections. And I've heard of other almost miraculous
experiences.
Katy xx
On Mon, 15 Nov 2021, 01:46 ^><^, <kreiser9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Great idea Katy. Azithromycin is my go to antibiotic for tough
infections for my buns.
Much cheaper if you buy the tabs, dissolve it in a little water and
add a couple of drops of black strap molasses to make it palatable. Just
need to calculate correct dosage
Katherine
On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, 5:51 PM Katy <healing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What about other antibiotics if you can't get penicillin? E.g. oral
Zithromax is an awesome antibiotic that bunnies can have that's made for
humans xxx
