Pippen's Pal
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Hi all, I have a Leopard Tort male, 17kg who was diagnoased with a URTI. He is still eating but very lethargic and has the clear bubbles coming from his nose and his eyes are watery. He also has white chuinks of "something" looks like thick mucous coming out of his nose now and again.
Vet has prescibed 1.5ml baytril injection daily, or 3ml on alternate days. Baytteil is not diluted. Those of you who have soem veterinary / medical experience, is this OKAY?
Previous experience has shown me that some, not all, Leopards have adverse reactions to Baytril. It also burns like the clappers, so much so that they can stop eating. However, when it works, it works well.
The boy had one shot early this morning and just wanted to hide. He did some neck stretching and gaping, but that could be due to his lungs being so compromised. I was not able to stay with him more than a half hour to check his reactions, but he walked into a corner (in an outdoor enclosure) and stayed there for a while. He seemed uncomfortable, but Like I said, I know that Baytril BURNS! Doc said not to worry about sterile abcesses because they are not a major issue and torts do recover if they ever occur, which is unlikely. This vet works with reptiles at our local acquarium and treats snakes, torts and turtles, amongst other animals.
Please share your opinions and experiences.
Thank you,
Vet has prescibed 1.5ml baytril injection daily, or 3ml on alternate days. Baytteil is not diluted. Those of you who have soem veterinary / medical experience, is this OKAY?
Previous experience has shown me that some, not all, Leopards have adverse reactions to Baytril. It also burns like the clappers, so much so that they can stop eating. However, when it works, it works well.
The boy had one shot early this morning and just wanted to hide. He did some neck stretching and gaping, but that could be due to his lungs being so compromised. I was not able to stay with him more than a half hour to check his reactions, but he walked into a corner (in an outdoor enclosure) and stayed there for a while. He seemed uncomfortable, but Like I said, I know that Baytril BURNS! Doc said not to worry about sterile abcesses because they are not a major issue and torts do recover if they ever occur, which is unlikely. This vet works with reptiles at our local acquarium and treats snakes, torts and turtles, amongst other animals.
Please share your opinions and experiences.
Thank you,