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07-Feb-05, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon_Archibald Jim,
I've been told that Fortum is much more effective at dealing with respiratory infections than Baytril. So, the main reason is simply that it works better.
Simon Archibald | Plus it doesn't scar/bruise the tissue unlike Baytril.
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07-Feb-05, 02:26 PM
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^^^ Interesting to know Jonny.
Simon Archibald
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07-Feb-05, 02:31 PM
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Thanks Simon. If given subcutaenusly ( bad spelling ) have you found baytril to still bruise Jonny. I know bigguy recommended under the skin to me because intramuscular caused bruising.
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07-Feb-05, 03:18 PM
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womas,
Baytril is always recommended to be given subcut. Baytril can also leave discolouration of the skin permanantly. In my experience when giving subcut baytril it hasn't bruised but I always dilute the Baytril. Some bruising can be attrtributed to poor technique.
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07-Feb-05, 08:12 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Dec-04 Location: Kellyville, Sydney Age: 24 | | | |
thanks for all the help guys
My vet gave me diluted baytril to be administered orally but i have heaps of trouble getting them to swallow it all, Should it be administered via injection? Is this more effective? I am going back to him on the weekend so I will ask him about fortum and injecting? the monitors are only 16 months old too
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07-Feb-05, 09:08 PM
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Fortum is a far more effective drug, targeting much more gram negative germs than Baytril. The only trouble with Fortum is that once you add water to it, it only lasts 14 days. The trick is to place the Fortum into a few syringes and freeze it. Thaw it as you need it and then freeze again. Lasts much longer this way.
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07-Feb-05, 09:14 PM
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"Freerider, not that i like sticking things with needles, however i believe it to be more effective in treatment in most cases, in regards to your 'Ackies', it would less stress not to have to open their mouths. The injection, as long as its adminstered properly, you know their getting the full dose, ask your vet (if he agrees) for a dose rate and get him/her to show you where and how...."
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08-Feb-05, 06:25 AM
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ok thanks indicus and everyone else
I will let you know how i go
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10-Feb-05, 06:10 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Dec-04 Location: Kellyville, Sydney Age: 24 | | | |
Hey guys
Just thought I would let you know how my acckies went at the vets
well after an examination he thinks that the infection has completley cleared up. the slightly heavier breathing was caused by the damage done to the lungs whilst they were sick. he said it is nothing to worry about and that as long as they don't get sick again ( highly unlikley!!!)
that they will be fine.
Thanks for all the help again guys really appreciate it!!!!!!!
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