yes, 0.75 ml of the 200mg/5ml is 30mg since there is 40mg/1ml, so your
bunny was getting 60mg total for the day.
On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 3:43 PM Katy <healing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ooo thanks Katherine so much!!!
Is 60mg what 2x 0.75ml equates to?
Unfortunately I'm not in touch with the vet who prescribed this any more,
but it would be the dosage I'd consider going back to in future as it was
working well.
Thanks so much for the references on once daily dosing. I'm intrigued and
wish I could find the answer!
Love and blessings
Katy xxx
On Mon, 15 Nov 2021, 11:23 ^><^, <kreiser9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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
