antibiotics

[vasilka]

I just got today for my piggie an antibiotics, but I forgot for how long I shall keep giving her. any idea? it doesn't say on the box. I would think 10 days? she just caught her finger somewhere and it gone infected.many thanks.

 

[Sophie1307]

I would ring the vet and ask

 

[LyndsayRDH]

Normally the vet will tell you 10 days the internet will tell you 5-7 often to prevent killing off too much of his/her good bacteria. Get probiotic capsules or powder. Mix a little with some chamomile tea, preferrably room temperature because the guinea pigs prefer this, and give it to him/her two times a day 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to giving the antibiotics. In the future, keep some Sovereign Silver on hand. It can be found at health food stores or online. It is a natural antibiotic that works perfectly for guinea pigs. It has no toxicity risk and doesn't kill the good bacteria, although it is still recommended to do probiotics just in case. Generally, I do 6 drops every hour with 2 nasal squirts in each nose, this technique prevents the guinea pigs from expelling too much. You can also strictly do the nasal spray for sinus/respiratory problems. It works for bacteria, viruses, and immune boosting. Also, Tea Tree Oil works really well for skin problems such as mites, fungus, etc.

 

[maryh]

NOTE FROM MOD.


Can I ask you please to stop talking about Tea Tree oil and collodial silver.These products do not work,and Tea Tree oil should be used with caution.

 

[daftscotslass]

What's the point in giving a probiotic before the antibiotic? Antibiotics would immediately kill off the "good" bacteria. Probiotics should always be given an hour after.

I'm beginning to think you work for a company that sells colloidal silver. ;D It is not the be all and end all of treatments!

To the opening poster - I agree with contacting your vet. The length of the couse would depend on what's wrong and what the antibiotic is.

 

[maryh]

Agree with you entirely DSL.

 

[LyndsayRDH]

I do not work for a company. I am a dental hygienist. As I said in my intro, my family has raised pets for years. With a background in pharmacology, I feel strongly that human antibiotics are just that. They may be okay for larger animals like dogs, but don't tend to work well on small animals in my experience. I have just found that these things work for me. It is brand and particle specific. Certain kinds do NOT work. Also, dosage is key. I totally understand you guys not wanting to be guinea pigs, and I encourage you to look into it for yourselves. I just want people to be careful about using things made for humans.

 

[daftscotslass]

I do not work for a company. I am a dental hygienist. As I said in my intro, my family has raised pets for years. With a background in pharmacology, I feel strongly that human antibiotics are just that. They may be okay for larger animals like dogs, but don't tend to work well on small animals in my experience.

Then you've not been using the right antibiotic I'm afraid. Funnily enough I'm sure colloidal silver wasn't formulated for animals either so it's not a particularly valid argument against antibiotics. If something works to make our pets better who are we to deny them that?