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===Pasteurella Protocol === | |||
as been use for Pasteurella and respiratory issues, it more frequently masks of Pasteurella symptoms then cures. Baytril is a Broad spectrum Antibiotic so can be used to treat a wide range of issues, it is stronger then LA 200. | |||
Broome RL, Brooks DL. Efficacy of enrofloxacin in the treatment of respiratory pasteurellosis in rabbits. Lab Anim Sci 1991;41:572-576. | |||
===GI stasis protocol=== | |||
• Use only when indicated; enrofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfa are generally the drugs of choice; use parenterally until stools are passed; metronidazole may be indicated for anaerobe overgrowth | |||
*Broome RL, Brooks DL, Babish JG, et al. Pharmacokinetic properties of enrofloxacin in rabbits. Am J Vet Res 1991;52:1835-1841. | |||
*Cabanes A, Arboix M, Anton JMG, et al. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin after intravenous and intramuscular injection in rabbits. Am J Vet Res 1992;53:2090-2093. | |||
*Elmas M, Uney K, Yazar E, et al. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin following intravenous and intramuscular administration in Angora rabbits. Res Vet Sci 2007;82:242-245. | |||
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Revision as of 21:31, 2 August 2023
This antibiotic is widely used in veterinary medicine as an antibacterial agent, showing high activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria Enrofloxacin, sold under the brand name Baytril, among others, is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the treatment of animals. It is a bactericidal agent. The bactericidal activity of enrofloxacin is concentration-dependent, with susceptible bacteria cell death occurring within 20–30 minutes of exposure.
Pregnancy category: AU: B3 Metabolism: Kidney and non-kidney Excretion: Bile duct (70%); kidney (30%) AHFS/Drugs.com: International Drug Names ATCvet code: QJ01MA90 (WHO) QD06BA51 (WHO) Bioavailability: 80% in dogs, 65-75% in sheep Elimination half-life: 4–5 hours in dogs, 6 hours in cats, 1.5 - 4.5 hours in sheep
Enrofloxacin uses and doses in Rabbits
Pasteurella Protocol
as been use for Pasteurella and respiratory issues, it more frequently masks of Pasteurella symptoms then cures. Baytril is a Broad spectrum Antibiotic so can be used to treat a wide range of issues, it is stronger then LA 200. Broome RL, Brooks DL. Efficacy of enrofloxacin in the treatment of respiratory pasteurellosis in rabbits. Lab Anim Sci 1991;41:572-576.
GI stasis protocol
• Use only when indicated; enrofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfa are generally the drugs of choice; use parenterally until stools are passed; metronidazole may be indicated for anaerobe overgrowth
- Broome RL, Brooks DL, Babish JG, et al. Pharmacokinetic properties of enrofloxacin in rabbits. Am J Vet Res 1991;52:1835-1841.
- Cabanes A, Arboix M, Anton JMG, et al. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin after intravenous and intramuscular injection in rabbits. Am J Vet Res 1992;53:2090-2093.
- Elmas M, Uney K, Yazar E, et al. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin following intravenous and intramuscular administration in Angora rabbits. Res Vet Sci 2007;82:242-245.
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