From:
"Sukie Crandall"
Date: 2008-09-29 13:54:52 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Infected incision
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "kelly_poynor" <kelly_poynor@...> wrote:
>
> Sorry, the correct medication is Smz Tmp Suspension. That's what I
> get trying to do it from memory.
>
Here is info on Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) with Trimethoprim (TMP)
http://www.petcarerx.com/pcrx/HealthGuide/Medications/Medication.aspx?mid=11762
including
BEGIN QUOTES
Trimethoprim is a potential sulfa drug with antibacterial properties, which is used in the
treatment of many bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It is commonly used against the
infections of the lungs, urinary tract, skin and gastrointestinal organs. Trimethoprim is
found to be of use in treating conditions like Pneumonia, Enteritis, Otitis media,
Prostatitis, Coccidiosis, Kennel cough, and Staphylococcal skin infections among others.
...
The animals should have access to clean drinking water at all times, while undergoing
Trimethoprim therapy.
END QUOTES
There is a LOT more information on this medication at that location
Sukie (not a vet)
Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/
http://www.ferretcongress.org/
http://www.trifl.org/index.shtml
http://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html
------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional
<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/join
(Yahoo! ID required)
<*> To change settings via email:
mailto:ferrethealth-digest@yahoogroups.com
mailto:ferrethealth-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
ferrethealth-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/