Ciproflaxin after amputation?

[Drache613]

Hello,

The tail doesn't look too bad, really!
What type of syringe do you have, can you post a picture?
Based on his weight, rounding it to 10grams or .01KG, his dose would be .006ml. However,
you can round it to .01ml but keep him well hydrated. The dose is 10mg/kg so working with
that small of increments, you would either need to dilute the solution further or round his weight
up slightly. Since it is a short time period, you can do that relatively safely but keeping him well
hydrated is imperative!
He looks very sweet in the pictures.

Tracie

 

[mannyz]

Hello,

The tail doesn't look too bad, really!
What type of syringe do you have, can you post a picture?
Based on his weight, rounding it to 10grams or .01KG, his dose would be .006ml. However,
you can round it to .01ml but keep him well hydrated. The dose is 10mg/kg so working with
that small of increments, you would either need to dilute the solution further or round his weight
up slightly. Since it is a short time period, you can do that relatively safely but keeping him well
hydrated is imperative!
He looks very sweet in the pictures.

Tracie

I hope its good, shortly after the amputation the vet said "upon further reviewing the xray of the tail vertebrae I probably should have cut a little more - there is a slight discoloration in the vertebrae above my cut" ... what a nightmare ...

They provided me with an insulin syringe (without needle). Ah indeed your suggestion is consistent with what I found on another site indicating Ciprofloxacin - 10mg/kg q 48h 14-28 days. Ugh, why would they suggest triple the dose for my guy?

Extremely grateful for your help, your time, and love your love of these animals. Cannot thank you enough Tracie!!

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

You are welcome. How is he doing today?
I hate that the dose was too high. I am surprised that they didn't give you a different type of
oral needle for ease of dosing. He probably doesn't need much though, for very long either.
Is his tail doing better? Perhaps it is going to shed?

Keep us posted on him!

Tracie