From:
williamsb@comcast.net
Date: 2002-07-11 17:00:44 UTC
Subject: RE: Inexperienced vet has me worried
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <22366951.1026406844165.JavaMail.root@scandium>
. My oldest ferret has lost a lot of weight
> and has been suffering yellow smelly diarrhea for a month now. The vet
> has prescribed an antibiotic called Clindamycin Hydrochloride Drops manufactured
> for Phoenix Pharmaceutical, Inc. The antibiotic is intended for use with
> dogs and cats, but my vet assured me it will be safe for my 4 year old
> ferret.
Clindamycin is indeed safe at a dosage of 5-10 mg/kg twice a day, and won't harm him. I do agree that youshould have a definite reason to give antibiotics, and diagnostics should always come first.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM