If it is just a standard broad-spectrum antibiotic, you should continue to
give it for at least 10 days to make sure the infection is completely gone.
Some vets will recommend going for a full 2 weeks which is a good length as
well. It is just very important not to stop too soon, or the few bacteria
that remain will continue to reproduce and likely become resistant to the
antibiotic.
Jill
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From: Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: question!??!
Date: Monday, March 26, 2001 1:44 PM
I had a 26 day old gerb with a pretty severe respiratory infection. I have
been giving her antibiotics for about 5 days now. She is doing much better
now at 31 days . She is eating food, drinking a little from the water
bottle and really loves to drink the antibiotic out of the dropper!! She
is still half the size of her 2 sisters but her fur is starting to grow
thicker and her eyes haven't crusted over since I started the antibiotic.
She is also ALOT more active then last week.
My question is , how long should I continue her on the antibiotic. She had
the infection pretty bad ( real loud clicking and eyes crusted shut and
lethargic) so I don't want to stop the meds before it is 100% cleared up.
Also , when should she catch up in weight with her sisters or will she
ever??
Thanks,
Sara Fisher
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