SEEKING ADVICE ON DIARRHEA

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babypiggy

Post   » Tue Sep 24, 2002 7:13 pm


I know I read all the signs of Vit C def and it just doesn´t really sound like what Baby has. I´m calling the vet now to get the Flagyl.

pinta

Post   » Tue Sep 24, 2002 7:18 pm


I don´t know that that is the right med to try but it is the one my vets use for extreme or chronic diarrhea. I would not use the Bactrim at the same time.

If you see the vet again DO get a hydration subcue treatment since diarrhea is extremely dehydrating and dehydration can affect appetite and make the pig lethargic.

pinta

Post   » Tue Sep 24, 2002 8:10 pm


You could try Kaopectate in the meantime. The dose can be found if you search. But it probably won´t help if the diarrhrea is from bacteria or parasites.

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Esme Saldivar

Post   » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:43 am


Is iodoquinol a dangerous medication for a piggie?

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:20 am


I found this:

"Iodoquinol inhibits several enzymes of protozoans. It is given orally for treating asymptomatic amoebiasis and is given either by itself or in combination with metronidazole for intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis."

And:

"Iodoquinol-HC Top Uses

This combination medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, fungal skin infections such as ringworm/athlete's foot/jock itch). This product contains 2 medications. Iodoquinol is an antibiotic that works by preventing the growth of fungus/bacteria. Hydrocortisone is a mild corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the affected skin."

And a couple pages in the Merck manual mentioning it:

http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec02/ch016/c ... nol&alt=sh

http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec14/ch185/c ... nol&alt=sh

I'm unfamiliar with it but it could certainly help.

Jenniifer

Post   » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:46 pm


sorry, posted in wrong place

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