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at Fri Feb 10 14:32:38 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by epidemic ]
I am no advocate of the "shotgun" method of medicinal administration, as doing so can cause more harm than good. I further agree that a fecal examination is in order, preferably both a float and acid fast stain, as some of the smaller Coccidian spp. can be easily overlooked when using only a single method.
It would be best to use a sample of the infected tissue for culture, not simply the puss, as this will allow a veterinarian to realize the full scope of bacterial colonization.
Also, I believe the use of amoxicillin or cephalosporin would be more effective in the treatment of oral stomatitis, as the two bacteria associated with necrotic oral stomatitis are pseudomonas and aeromonas. Baytril has shown to be effective in combating Pseudomonas in extremely high dosages, which would have a negative impact upon a chameleon in the form of dehydration, which in turn would lead to acute end stage renal disease. However, should aeromonas be the culprit, Baytril will work just fine.
You have already been given enough information to take an extended period of time to digest and you are to be commended for taking your charge to a veterinarian…
Good luck,
Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947
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