What can I give my rat for an ear infection?
1. Oral Antibiotics- We generally recommend a combination of clavamox/baytril or doxycycline/zithromax; however we have also used combinations of penicillin, clindamyacin, metronidazole, and other antibiotics depending on response to therapy, cytological evaluation of the pus from the ears, and bacterial culture.
How do you treat a mouse ear infection?
Chronic disease often includes middle ear infection (via the eustachian tube). Treatment with antibiotics may alleviate clinical signs but does not eliminate the infection. Enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg) and doxycycline (5–10 mg/kg) given orally twice a day for 14 days often alleviates severe clinical signs.
What causes head tilt in mice?
Spontaneous vestibular syndrome in mice, characterized clinically by head tilt, circling or rolling, can be caused by otitis media, arteritis or central nervous system lesions.
Can I buy something for ear infection?
Prescription eardrops can also sometimes be used to treat pain symptoms. Drugs, including acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), help many adults with ear infections treat the pain associated with the accompanying inflammation. Tylenol and Advil are avalable to purchase online, and other brands are available.
How to treat a middle ear infection in a pet rat?
This is more effective if the ear drum (tympanic membrane) is ruptured. We typically use ciprofloxacin or neo-poly dex ophthalmic drops. 3. Topical wax remover- Debrox is effective at aiding in the removal of wax from the ears allowing the antibiotics to penetrate to the middle ear more effectively.
What kind of antibiotics do you give a pet with an ear infection?
Is it safe to give antibiotics to rats?
Can cause kidney damage, but it is not at all common, however, encourage the rat to drink plenty of liquids to be safe. Should be used for severe infections, or after other possible drugs have failed. Relatively expensive.
What should I do if my rat has a respiratory infection?
Talk to your vet about antibiotic treatments. The most common treatment for bacterial respiratory infections in rats is a round of antibiotics. Discuss different medication options with your vet, as well as their side effects. Administer your rat’s medication orally as directed by your vet.
What should I give my rat for an ear infection?
A veterinarian will likely prescribe antibiotics to help treat your rat’s ear infection. Common medications such as amoxicillin and baytril may be required for three to six weeks.
How often does a pet rat get an ear infection?
Middle ear infections are very common in pet rats and can be a difficult condition to resolve. We will typically diagnose a new middle ear infection in pet rats in our hospital 2-3 times per week.
1. Oral Antibiotics- We generally recommend a combination of clavamox/baytril or doxycycline/zithromax; however we have also used combinations of penicillin, clindamyacin, metronidazole, and other antibiotics depending on response to therapy, cytological evaluation of the pus from the ears, and bacterial culture.
Can cause kidney damage, but it is not at all common, however, encourage the rat to drink plenty of liquids to be safe. Should be used for severe infections, or after other possible drugs have failed. Relatively expensive.
