Baytril for rabbits: instructions for use and dosage

Rabbits have weak immune systems and often experience digestive problems. In addition, these animals often suffer from infections. Therefore, for the treatment and prevention of various diseases, farmers use antibacterial drugs. Using "Baytril" for rabbits helps to cope with various problems. It is important to strictly follow the instructions and recommendations of the veterinarian.

Composition and formulation of the drug

Baytril is produced by Bayer. There are several options for the product, which differ in concentration:

• 2.5 and 5% - are injection solutions. They are sold in 100 ml glass containers;
• 10% - available for internal use and as a solution for injection in 100 ml vials.

The active ingredient of the substance is enrofloxacin. The composition is actively used in veterinary practice. It helps treat bacterial and fungal infections. The bactericidal effect is observed against the background of high rates of tissue distribution.

Rabbits are usually given a 10% solution. It is used for oral feeding of animals. Other dosages may only be administered by a veterinarian.

What is Baytril used for

Means belongs to drugs that affect a wide range of diseases. First of all, it is used to treat infections. These include the following:

• myxomatosis;
• infectious pathologies of the digestive organs;
• respiratory infections;
• salmonellosis - is an acute intestinal infection;
• genitourinary tract infections;
• colibacteriosis - is a disease of the stomach associated with infection with pathogenic rods;
• streptococcosis is an infectious pathology that is accompanied by general weakness, subcutaneous hemorrhages, fever;
• septicemia - accompanied by the penetration of bacteria into the systemic circulation;
• atrophic rhinitis - characterized by dystrophic processes in the nose;
• pneumonia.

This is not a complete list of pathologies for the treatment of which Baytril is used. The drug stands out for its effectiveness against bacteria that are sensitive to fluoroquinolones.

Instructions for use and dosage for rabbits

For the product to work, you must strictly follow the instructions for its use.

For adults

To treat adult rabbits, do the following:

1. Introduce Baytril solution with a concentration of 5% into the injection machine. The dosage is 5 milligrams.
2. Vaccinate a rabbit. It is recommended to do this in the back of the thigh.
3. Use composition for 5 days.
4. To prevent pathologies in he althy rabbits, it is permissible to combine the drug with water. In this case, you need to use 5 milliliters of Baytril solution with a concentration of 10% for 10 liters of liquid.

Small

Before using the substance, do the following:

1. Isolate sick pups from he althy ones.
2. Clean the cage thoroughly and pour hot water over it.
3. Wash the drinkers and change clean water in them.
4. Clean up the droppings from the cages.
5. Remove leftover food.

To use Baytril to treat small rabbits, consider the following:

1. You can start using the drug from 1 month.
2. In case of infectious pathologies, the drug is administered by injection.
3. It is recommended to inject the substance into the back of the thigh.
4. For babies, you need to use 1-2 milligrams of the drug, the concentration of which is 5%.
5. The course of therapy lasts 5 days.
6. To prevent pathologies, the drug should be added to water.

After using the substance, rabbit meat is not recommended for consumption within 15 days.

What are the contraindications and side effects

Rabbits are not allowed to be treated with Baytril in the following situations:

• pregnancy and lactation in females;
• age less than 1 month old;
• presence of intolerance to enrofloxacin;
• kidney pathology;
• disorders of the nervous system.

If the dosage is observed, rabbits tolerate the drug perfectly. The active substance practically does not provoke adverse reactions. In the case of oral administration, there is a risk of digestive disorders - diarrhea and flatulence. They indicate the development of dysbacteriosis.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of the drug reaches 3 years in a closed container. After opening the package, the composition must be used within 1 month.It is recommended to keep the medicine out of reach of children and animals. At the same time, it is important to observe the temperature regime at the level of + 5-25 degrees. The medicine should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The storage location must be dry. There should be no drugs near the substance.

Similar products

The analogues of the drug should include the following:

1. "Ditrim" - one of the most common drugs for animals. Its active ingredients are sulfadimezin and trimethoprim. They successfully cope with pathogenic bacteria. At the same time, animals practically do not suffer from the toxic effect of the drug. The benefits of the substance include the inability of bacteria to develop resistance to its active components.
2. "Tromexin" - includes 4 active ingredients. It is released in the form of a powder. The composition helps to eliminate enteritis, pasteurellosis, acute rhinitis. This remedy is recommended to be given orally, added to water or food.
3. "Amprolium" - practically has no toxic effect and helps to cope with pathogenic bacteria. First of all, the composition eliminates coccidia. The product should be added to the water.
4. "Metronidazole" - is a multifunctional antimicrobial substance. It helps to cope with coccidiosis, colibacillosis, septicemia. The composition can be used for rabbits orally or by injection.

"Baytril" is an effective tool that successfully copes with pathogenic bacteria. In order for the treatment to give results, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions.

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