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RE: Metronidazole Help

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Posted by: KSURVT at Sun Jul 1 08:47:34 2012   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by KSURVT ]  
   

Flagyl (metronidazole) is an anti-bacterial/anti-protozoal agent commonly used to treat Giardia in dogs and cats Plums Veterinary Handbook gives the following dosage for REPTILES:For anaerobic infections in most species:150 mg/kg PO once, repeat in one week. For amoeba and flagellates in most species: 100-275 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 1-2 weeks. In Drymarchon ssp., Lampropeltis pyromelana, and Lampropeltis Zonata: 40 mg/kg PO once, repeat in 2 weeks. (Of coaurse no drug should be given without the supervision of a Veterinarian.)


   

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