From:
"Sukie Crandall"
Date: 2007-09-04 18:20:31 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: was pediapred question//Pred dosage question
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, Andrea <brascoben@...> wrote:
>
> I called the vet's office today, and they told me yes, that this is the correct dosage (5mg/
ml, giving 1ml twice per day for 2 1/2 lb boy, glucose @ 62 after 5 1/2 hr fast). They said
this is the normal dose that they start out with.
>
> I am still hesitant to give this to him. Could I overdose him and do damage? Like raise
his sugar level too high?? Would it be ok to cut the dose in 1/2, and give him 0.5ml?? I am
so confused as to what to do for my little boy!
> Thank you!
> Andrea
>
Protect his belly by giving it with food. Ask the vet if the vet plans a weaning down time
after there is control. Some vets have done that so it might be that your vet has that
planned as a later trial.
Consider getting a second opinion if you remain concerned.
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