Composition and instructions for use of Baytril for rabbits, dosage

Rabbits have a weak immune system and often experience digestive problems. In addition, these animals often suffer from infections. Therefore, for the treatment and prevention of various diseases, farmers use antibacterial drugs. Using Baytril for rabbits helps to cope with various problems. In this case, it is important to strictly follow the instructions and recommendations of the veterinarian.

Composition and release form of the drug

Baytril is manufactured by Bayer. There are several options for the product that differ in concentration:

• 2.5 and 5% are solutions for injections. They are sold in glass containers with a volume of 100 milliliters;
• 10% - produced for internal use and in the form of a solution for injection in 100 ml vials.

The active component of the substance is enrofloxacin. The composition is actively used in veterinary practice. It helps treat bacterial and fungal infections. The bactericidal effect is observed against the background of high rates of tissue distribution.

What is Baytril used for?

The tool belongs to drugs that act on a wide range of diseases. First of all, it is used to treat infections. These include the following:

• myxomatosis;
• infectious pathologies of the digestive organs;
• respiratory tract infections;
• salmonellosis - is an acute intestinal infection;
• infections of the genitourinary system;
• colibacillosis - is a stomach disease associated with infection with pathogenic rods;
• streptococcosis - an infectious pathology, which is accompanied by general weakness, subcutaneous hemorrhage, fever;
• septicemia - accompanied by the penetration of bacteria into the systemic circulation;
• atrophic rhinitis - characterized by degenerative processes in the nose;
• pneumonia.

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This is not a complete list of pathologies for the treatment of which Baytril is used. The drug is distinguished by its effectiveness against bacteria that are sensitive to fluoroquinolones.

Instructions for use and dosage for rabbits

In order for the tool to work, you must clearly adhere to the instructions for its use.

Adults

To treat adult rabbits, do the following:

1. Introduce a solution of "Baytril" with a concentration of 5% into the injection apparatus. The dosage is 5 milligrams.
2. Give the rabbit the vaccine. It is recommended to do this at the back of the thigh.
3. Use the composition for 5 days.
4. To prevent pathologies in healthy rabbits, it is permissible to combine the drug with water. In this case, it is necessary to apply 5 milliliters of Baytril solution with a concentration of 10% per 10 liters of liquid.

Small

Before using the substance, you should do the following:

1. Isolate sick cubs from healthy ones.
2. Clean the cage thoroughly and pour hot water over it.
3. Wash the drinking bowls and change the clean water in them.
4. Clean out droppings from cells.
5. Remove feed residues.

To use Baytril to treat small rabbits, consider the following:

1. You can start using the drug from 1 month.
2. For infectious pathologies, the drug is administered by injection.
3. It is recommended to inject the substance into the back of the thigh.
4. For babies, you need to use 1-2 milligrams of the drug, the concentration of which is 5%.
5. The course of therapy lasts 5 days.
6. To prevent pathologies, the drug should be added to water.

After using the substance, rabbit meat is not recommended to be consumed within 15 days.

What are the contraindications and side effects

It is forbidden to treat rabbits with Baytril in such situations:

• pregnancy and lactation in females;
• age less than 1 month;
• the presence of intolerance to enrofloxacin;
• kidney pathology;
• disorders of the nervous system.

If the dosage is observed, rabbits tolerate the drug well. The active substance practically does not provoke side reactions. In the case of oral administration, there is a risk of impaired digestive functions - diarrhea and flatulence. They indicate the development of dysbiosis.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of the drug reaches 3 years in a closed container. After opening the package, the composition must be used within 1 month. It is recommended to store the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. It is important to observe the temperature regime at the level of + 5-25 degrees. The medicine should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The storage location must be dry. There should be no medications near the substance.

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Similar means

The analogs of the medicine should include the following:

1. Ditrim is one of the most common drugs for animals. Its active ingredients are sulfadimezin and trimethoprim. They successfully deal with pathogenic bacteria. At the same time, animals practically do not suffer from the toxic effect of the drug. The advantages of the substance include the inability of bacteria to develop resistance to its active components.
2. "Tromexin" - includes 4 active components. It comes in powder form. The composition helps to eliminate enteritis, pasteurellosis, acute rhinitis. This product is recommended to be given orally, added to water or feed.
3. "Amprolium" has practically no toxic effect and helps to cope with pathogenic bacteria. First of all, the composition eliminates coccidia. The product should be added to the water.
4. "Metronidazole" is a multifunctional antimicrobial substance. It helps to cope with coccidiosis, colibacillosis, septicemia. The composition can be used orally or by injection for rabbits.

Baytril is an effective remedy that successfully copes with pathogenic bacteria. In order for the treatment to give results, it is recommended to strictly adhere to the instructions.