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Baytril
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Baytril
One of the stronger group of antibiotics available against some of the most nasty bacterial infections seen in veterinary practice, this tried and tested prescription antibiotic by Bayer is still the gold standard in its class, in my experience and opinion. Of the quinolone antibiotic class, I find it the most reliable and widely used in my profession. Many studies have shown it to reach high therapeutic concentrations in difficult areas such as the prostate gland, bladder, kidneys, uterus, skin, ears and lungs. Many times various bacteria such as E coli, pseudomonas, Mycoplasma, and bordatella are resistant to many other prescribed antibiotics, where Baytril has truly shined in its perfomance. . In particular, pseudomonas has been one of the most frustrating bacteria to deal with in chronic skin and ear infections. I dont know where I would be if such an antibiotic like baytril were not available, as I have found the competitor quinolone antibiotics both that have come along in the human field like ciprofloxicin and others like orbax in the veterinary field not as reliable in my experience and opinion. Of course I always guide the ideal antibiotic therapy for an infectious condition based on results of cultures. However when one is dealing with an acute or emergency situation like an acute infection of the prostate gland, uterus(called pyometra) or painfully sensitive abcessed ear, I often dont have time to wait for culture reports to come back and that is when I will reach for baytril in particular as a first line antibiotic of choice. We also can get by using this antibiotic once daily at a higher dose at once, rather than clients needing to give an antibiotic twice or three times daily. I also find that baytril tends to have less digestive side effects than other prescribed antibiotics, and its coating make it very easy to adminster for most animal guardians. . The only drawbacks I have seen with its use orally in animals, is a rare unexplained blindness that can occur in a very small proportion of treated cats, as well as the expense sometimes needed to treat large dogs or deep infections or abcesses. The antibiotic is also contraindicated to use in especially large breed rapidly growing dogs the first several months of life. I also find that some veterinarians will reach for this expensive and powerful antibiotic first for simple infections, when other more economic antibiotics would be equally as effective. This practice also can lead to future bacterial resistance, which is something that both MD/s and DVMs need to be more aware of with potential for future drug resistant bacteria if powerful antibiotics like baytril are overused or misprescribed. However given these minor limitations, I give this prescription product an overall rating and efficacy a 5, with an ease of use/taste a 5.
05/04/2009
No adverse effects at all
My dog had a UTI-4 Baytril a day for 7 days and she is now negative for the E coli bacteria--and she is a 100 lb. female-----I am very satisfied with the results
01/26/2013
Vomit
This product has made my dog vomit I will stop
Giving her this medication as she does not have a cough anymore.
01/19/2013
Baytril
Little Ben is back on Zuniquin now which I still have in supply from you. His Vet is switching back and forth right now since she doesn't want him on one antibiotic too long.
09/27/2012
My Cat went blind also
My 15 yr old cat was diagnosed w/an inner ear infection (tilting head and could not stand or walk) Our vet put her on oral Baytril for about 2 wks. We noticed her pupils were huge even when outside and she started walking into things. Later, I read that some older cats can be blinded from Baytril and that memos concerning these findings were sent to all the vets who use this medication. I blame the vet for givingBaytril to my cat which he knew was 15 yrs old. My cat died about a month later. I know that the Baytril blinded her, I don't know if it created complications resulting in her death or if it was her old age or if she just gave up after becoming blind. Please be cautious about this medication if your cat is very old or may not be healthy enough to withstand the side effects.
06/13/2012
85 Questions · 104 Answers Ask & Answer.Talk to other pet lovers about this product.
Hamster has what looks like really bad bumblefoot, but parents won't let me take him to the vet. If this is safe for us in hamsters, what would be the dosage and which mg choice should I order?
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Answer:Â Vomiting and anorexia has been seen in in acute overdose situations in dogs. Dogs receiving 10 times the labeled dosage rate developed vomiting and anorexia. Death has occurred in some dogs fed 25 times the labeled rate for 11 days. In cats overdoses can be serious. In cats blindness and seizures can occur.
2 - 3 hours after taking the Baytril pill my dog vomits. Is there some way to stop this? Or should switch medications?
AnswersAnswer:Â Anitbilotics can be hard a stomach, for a dog or human. You can give Pepacid AC, 10mg for my dog about 55 lbs. Also antibiotics must be given with food. Also, you can get a prescription for anti throw uo medicine too. I purchased it with the antibiotics but fortunately didn't need it.Answer:Â Vomiting is one of the adverse reactions caused by this medication, and it is mostly seen at higher doses. This adverse reaction can sometimes be self-limiting. This class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones can have drug interactions with some other drugs and foods. It is important that your pet is not vomiting the pill. If your pet cannot tolarate this mediation, and you see the pill coming out after vomiting, you should contact your veterinarian as the medication is not being absorved by your pet's body to exert its action.Answers
Answer:Â Yes you can. Baytril is available as Baytril Otic for use in the ear. If you feel your pet has an ear infection, you should have the pet examined by your veterinarian. He/she will determine if Baytril Otic is the best antibiotic to use based on the examination.AnswersAnswers
Answer:Â Baytril is available as tablets. If you had the medication specially compounded as a liquid in a pharmacy that offers compounding services then I'm almost positive this medication is no longer any good. Your compounding pharmacist can tell you for sure, but I believe the expiration date of compounded liquid is approximately 60 days.Answers
Answer:Â The usual dose of Baytril is 2.27-9.07 mg/pound by mouth either once a day as a single dose or divided into two doses 12 hours apart. The actual dose is determined by your veterinarian based on the type of infection, the severity of the infection, and your pet's response to treatment.Answers
Answer:Â Kennel cough can be viral or bacterial. If the disease is bacterial, antibiotic therapy can be necessary. Doxycycline and SMZ/TMP are commonly used medications. Baytril could be used as well. Your veterinarian would determine which antibiotic to use.
In the caution tab, it says do not give vitamin/mineral products with Baytril. Does it cause drug interaction or does it reduce the effectiveness of Baytril
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Answer:Â Iron, calcium, and magnesium usually found in vitamins and antacids can decrease the effect of Baytril by interfering with the absorption of Baytril. Give the Baytril tablet 2 hours before or 4 hours after the vitamin or antacid to avoid this interaction.
myco is an inner nose and eye infection in which the rat suffers from symptoms such as mucus secretions from eyes and nose as well as dizzyness and loss of balance.
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My small Cairn is currently taking Baytril after scratching the cornea of her eye. I just read an item online from a "Show Dog" magazine regarding the possibility of this medication causing blindness in small dogs.
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Answer:Â I'm not aware of Baytril causing blindness. However, Baytril should be used with caution in puppies and younger dogs during their rapid growth phase. This would be approximately 2 to 8 months for small dogs. Baytril can affect bone growth during this rapid growth phase.
I notice that it says you need a doctors perscription for this medication I just got this for my dog if I need more I have to get a perscription to get it from you ?
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How long am I supposed to give this to my cat? I need to know how many to order. Thank you
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My vet charges $116 for a 2 week supply of Batril 136 mg for my 80 pound lab. 1800petmeds sells it for about $20. Why so expensive from my vet?
AnswersAnswer: Hi Casey. We hope you and your Lab are doing well. As a licensed-pharmacy, we only sell and dispense U.S. FDA/EPA-approved medications. The same exact medications sold by your veterinarian. With our high volume of sales to millions of customers, we’re able to deliver the freshest products direct to your door saving you time and money.Please let us know if we can assist you in filling your order of Baytril or any other medications your Lab may need. Thank you
I have a rabbit with snuffles and I need a Baytril injectable but the closest i have come is the tablets, can i use the tablets for my rabbit?
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I have a 9 week old cockatoo. When I pulled it from the nest box to hand feed it had a discharge from it nose. My vet had me to give a series of baytri but it has not cleared up. It must ba a sinus infection. Is there something I can give it by mouth ar should I continue wit the shots.
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Answer:Â There is a wide dose range of 2.27-9.07 mg/pound by mouth either once a day as a single dose or divided into two doses 12 hours apart. Your veterinarian will determine the actual dosage based on the severity of your pets infection and the pet's response to treatment.AnswersAnswersAnswer:Â Depending on your cat's weight, Baytril is usually given to a pet who weighs more than 10 lbs, 1/2 tablet once a day. So 34mg per day. For a cat who weighs less, 1/4 of a 68mg pill.
We took our one year old dog to the vet for a spot in his eye he gave us baytril,after giving him this he seems life less,no energy,last night we stayed up all night with him,he is also druling from the mouth and not hungry
AnswersAnswer:Â I would immediately inform his vet and take him off. I am not a vet but my 76lb dog had a bad eye and my vet prescribed him steroid cream and it worked in 1 day.
my cat doesn't eat wet food or treats- she is very picky. She only eats her dry cat food. I've tried every meaty food and fish but she won't eat it. So how can i give her this pill? I had to shove it down her throat last night, which she was no happy about, plus she is getting a full pill which is very large and I think it hurt her. What else can I do? Can i compound it into a liquid (i'm a LPN by the way)
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Baytril 22.7mg Taste Tabs #10047 @ $1.09
Is this price per Tablet? Or per Bottle? Does it come in a medicine bottle like I get at my vets? or do I have to buy the whole bottle at one time? Answers
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