What kind of antibiotics do turtles take?

What kind of antibiotics do turtles take?

Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles

Drug Dosage
Metronidazole Bacterial infections, 20–50 mg/kg, PO, every 1–2 days
Neomycin 10 mg/kg/day, PO
Nystatin Enteric fungal conditions in turtles: 100,000 U/kg/day, PO, for 10 days
Oxytetracycline Most species: 5–10 mg/kg/day, IM, PO

What to do if your turtle has pneumonia?

If your turtle’s RI has progressed to pneumonia, the turtle will almost certainly die without treatment by a vet. Respiratory infections are usually fatal to turtles, so the first thing you should do is call a veterinarian.

What kind of respiratory infection does a turtle have?

In turtles, respiratory infections (referred to as “R.I.s”) can affect any part of the respiratory tract.

What should I do if my turtle has an infection?

Because without antibiotics, he really has no chance of making it. It’s an infection that will require medication to get rid of. And if the other turtle does start showing symptoms, he will need a prescription for antibiotics as well. I would let your parents know that part of the responsibility of having a pet, is responsibility for their care.

What’s the best antibiotic to give a turtle?

Tetracycline can be used at a dosage of 50mg/kg for 7 days. Make sure to use the same method to administer the medicine as it is intended. Fish meds are meant to be put int he water as are many poultry drugs. This can be used in an emergency situation, a vet’s diagnosis and access to fresh medical grade drugs is always the best.

If your turtle’s RI has progressed to pneumonia, the turtle will almost certainly die without treatment by a vet. Respiratory infections are usually fatal to turtles, so the first thing you should do is call a veterinarian.

Is it common for turtles to get respiratory infections?

Respiratory infections are all too common in pet turtles, but as you’ll soon discover, they are both treatable and preventable. First, let’s define what a respiratory infection is.

What kind of antibiotics do you give a turtle?

Antibiotics Calcium Parasites Protozoans Turtles Miscellaneous Antibiotics Dose Frequency Comments Amikacin (amiglyde sulfate) 5 mg/kg IM, then 2.5 mg/kg IM q 72 hr Highly nephrotoxic – give with SC/IC fluids Amoxi (amoxicillin)

How much amoxicillin do you give a tortoise?

Amoxi (amoxicillin) 10 mg/kg IM q24h 22 mg/kg PO q 12-24 h Ineffective unless used with aminoglycosides (such as Amikacin) Baytril (enrofloxacin) Lizards and snakes: Routine: 5 mg/kg IM/PO q 24h Resistant: 10 mg/kg IM/PO q 24h Tortoises: