It has been established that rabbits possess an increased sensitivity to antibiotics of the tetracycline group. On administering chlortetracycline, tetracycline, or oxytetracycline to rabbits per os in doses of from 5 to 50 mg/kg per day the majority of the animals died within 2 weeks after initiation of the treatment, with phenomena of increasing apathy, anorexia, weight reduction and profuse diarrhea. Large numbers ofB. proteus appeared in the intestinal contents of rabbits which received tetracyclines. Leukocytosis was noted in the blood due to the increase in the number of polymorphonuclear segmented neutrophils and relative lymphocytopenia was also present. The most pronounced pathological-anatomical changes resulting from tetracycline administration to rabbits were observed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Description
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. When needed for treatment of an infection in a rabbit, these drugs should be prescribed only by a veterinarian well-versed in rabbit medicine. Infections caused by bacteria can occur anywhere in the body. The best way to determine which type of antibiotic will be most effective against a particular infection is to take a sample of infected tissue (for example, a small section of the wall of an abscess, or a surface swab of the affected area), and send it to a laboratory for culture and sensitivity testing. It is advisable to have both an aerobic and an anaerobic bacterial tests performed to best determine what medications will be most effective.
In some cases, the infection may occur in an difficult-to-access place, such as inside the respiratory tract, urinary tract, inside of the eye, intestinal tract or bone. In this case, the veterinarian may need to make a “best guess” about which antibiotic is best to treat the problem.
Specification
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mauget |
| ASIN | B00CXABR48 |
| Item model number | EPA Reg. No. 7946-18 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Indications
- Inhibits the growth of many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, spirochetes and other microbes.
Prices of Oxytetracycline For Rabbits
$147.00 – $255.00