Limping piggy with diahrea
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- Little Jo Wheek
I didn´t see anyone mention the neomycin directly. I would certainly take notice of much of the good advice above, and also discontinue the neomycin. That is a potentially fatal drug for cavies and even hamsters! Often those things marketed in pet stores are not worth your money and a few, like neomycin and cedar shavings, can be toxic.
I was suspicious of it but noted both my GP med books had dosages for it(one in a table) and so does Squeak´s page(listed for diarrhea).
I was hoping by now the pig was in the hands of a good vet but if there is a problem with Neomycin(like there is for Griseofulvin) then Squeak´s page should be alerted.
It´s never been used on our pigs. For future reference, what exactly is the problem with it?
I was hoping by now the pig was in the hands of a good vet but if there is a problem with Neomycin(like there is for Griseofulvin) then Squeak´s page should be alerted.
It´s never been used on our pigs. For future reference, what exactly is the problem with it?
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- Little Jo Wheek
Neomycin can cause the same problems with bacterial overgrowth as some of the unsafe antibiotics. I also don´t trust terramycin/tetracyclines in general since I have had many animals have reactions to them (way back when I didn´t know better). Tetracycline should be used with caution and only under the strict supervision of a vet when it is warranted (e.g. a culture where it is the only sensitive cavy quasi-safe drug).
I am sorry to report that our "Cinnamon" passed away on Saturday. She took her last breath in my hands. I think I cried a river. We tried everything but there was just no saving her. I really can´t talk about this anymore. I am just very sad. I wanted to let you know and thank you for all of your kind advice. I know she must be running free in the grass in heaven now. Rest in peace little one. Paula