In most instances, simple adjustments of the environmental conditions of an enclosure are all that is required to sufficiently treat URI, but such will only happen when the observant keeper notices such issues early on.
I find it odd, that so many veterinarians prescribe Baytril for RI and URI, as there are a few new generation and a few older antibiotics that are more effective in the treatment of such, as Baytril does not penetrate lung tissue very well. In some cases, I have to wonder whether it was the baytril that proved effective or simple changes to the environment, which are often prescribed in conjunction with the administration of the drug.
Anyhow, Penicillin is a controlled substance and to prescribe or administer such without a prescription and without a license is illegal...

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

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