Message Number: YG13482 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Steve Austin
Date: Sun Jun 2, 2002 6:22pm
Subject: sneezing
SMZ/TMP is generic for Bactrim - sulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim
It is a sulfa antibiotic and should not be used for colds, or sneezing-
In my opinion, antibiotics should only be used in specific bacterial
infection.
Also, the shelf life of a liquid antibiotic is not that long, depending
on
how long you have that bottle it may not be good anymore.
I would look for causes of the sneezing, check bedding, anyplace
dusty the ferret may have gotten,etc. If nasal discharge, fever, or
other signs of illness, a vet check is in order.
I hope she feels better soon.
Patty
> hi i have a 3yrold that is doing alot of sneeing . i have 2
> meds here
> would like to know which one would be safe to give her till
> icanget her
> into my vet ?
> 1smztmp which is pink also one smztmp is white are this good to
> give for
> sneeing
> thanks cathy & sassy ferret kids= 20
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