From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2001-11-04 14:03:00 UTC
Subject: Bad E coli infection-please advise!!
I wouldn't do the Gentamycin injections, apparently
Ferrets are very sensitive to it, and can go into
renal failure- it is toxic to the kidneys.
E.coli is a common cause of urinary tract infections
in humans, and usually sensitive to amoxicillin-
however, like humans I am sure the resistance is
pretty common, and I know alternatives
are cephalosporins, Bactrim, and probably Baytril (?)
I would hold off the Gentamycin, and use something
else until sensitivity comes back,
Patty
:<snipped>
> Hello all,
> It turns out that Benji's urinary infection is due to E
> We have
> started him on IM injections of Gentamicin and I'm also giving him
> fluids.
> I am very worried due to his insulinoma--he's hardly eating anything
> at all
> today. I know he's in pain and he's just getting weaker. Does
> anyone have
> any experience with ferrets having E coli?
> Christine and Benji
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