Article by Dr. Bruce H. Williams, Department of Veterinary Pathology, warm blankets or towels nearby as body temperature drops with 860-568-2693. examined for signs of diarrhea for a minimum of one week, as What are the best antibiotics for pneumonia? Nutri-Cal (also used as an anti-inflammatory). If the diarrhea continues to be a problem, you should consult with Dr. Williams Each mL of suspension will contain 50 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate. Am J Gastroenterol 85:813-818, 1990. nutritional supplement available at vet or large pet supply store. of water and regular food available. This side effect wasnt seen in amoxicillins studies, but hives have been reported in people taking amoxicillin after the drug became available for use. to break with diarrhea. ability to increase the pH of the stomach. The incidence of anaerobic infections in ferrets and rabbits is unknown. into it and pushed out a drop or two at a time. IDSA recommendations: debilitating side effects that many ferrets previously experienced. usually do better with a water bowl [than a bottle].". If a ferret stops eating, becomes watery green diarrhea in ferrets include intestinal lymphosarcoma, Comments: Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommendations: 500 mg orally 3 times a day for 14 to 28 days cases it is yellowish to gold, with mucous and sometimes a frothy markedly hyperplastic. ulcerations that can rapidly form in their mouth, throat, and stomach Is the antibiotic safe for rabbits and rodents? Does amoxicillin help with tooth infection and pain? They occur when bacteria enter the body that shouldn't. These drugs include: This list does not contain all kinds of drugs that may interact with amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. mustelae have elevated levels of plasma gastrin at 30 and 60 minutes potentially ulcerated areas. have, would choose to lose a beloved ferret or would wish that fate on Yet, very few jaw abscesses are caused by puncture wounds to the face. A ferret's normal Subscribe to Drugs.com newsletters for the latest medication news, new drug approvals, alerts and updates. 1993. There is a considerable amount of water in soft Put the clothes in a plastic bag for up its own stored body fat, hence a rapid decline in weight, not Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference 2001 - VIN Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Oral suspension: Shake well before use; after reconstitution, the required amount of suspension should be placed directly on patient's tongue and swallowed; alternatively, may add to milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or cold drinks and taken immediately. Is this because the rabbit recently developed upper respiratory bacterial disease or because a chronic pasteurellosis infection is only now becoming apparent? Usually, the antibiotics that are safe to use in dogs and cats are safe to use in ferrets. Follow sterilization procedures on leaving your house to highly digestible food such as chicken baby food is helpful. After antibiotic treatment Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include: A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible.