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I was wondering if there is anyway to buy batryl or ceftazidime, without having to go through a vet. I don't know what the laws are on medicine. or what is requried in most states for people to by vaccines, do you need some type of degree or sales permit???

Matt

I am in the state of Wi

Not sure about in the States, but like any other prescription drug; if you need it, and wish to get it legally, you'll need a vet to do it.
Keep in mind also, that unless you have a laboratory handy to evaluate the results of a culture that you'll need to take, you are taking a stab in the dark by self-medicating without knowing what drugs will work. Guessing that Ceftazidime (Fortaz) and Baytril will treat the bacteria you're dealing with is putting the life of the infected animal at risk.
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A vet cannot legally prescribe it to you without seeing the animal in question first, and you cannot legally obtain those medicines without a prescription from a vet.

Or you could go to mexico and buy them. Actually, in your case, it'd be canada.

~jen
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