amphibian anti-inflammatory dose

Re: amphibian anti-inflammatory dose

CatherineThomas — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:34:07 GMT

Thanks. It seems quite bright and is using the leg normally. The owner seemed sure that he would manage medicating at home. So I said we would give it a couple of days and then we would get it in for xrays if it isn't improved. But maybe I'll give them a call tomorrow to see how its doing and suggest they bring it back.

Re: amphibian anti-inflammatory dose

Mark Rowland — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:42:54 GMT

If they can comfortably dose then yes. Usually though I would be hospitalising a case like this for medication and if finances will allow radiography of the limb to assess prognosis. Amputation may be necessary to avert a septic phib.

Mark

Re: amphibian anti-inflammatory dose

CatherineThomas — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:27:40 GMT

Thanks. Do you give it orally too so the owners can do it at home?

Re: amphibian anti-inflammatory dose

Mark Rowland — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:02:44 GMT

Hi I go for 0.1- 0.2mg/kg i.m. once daily in amphibians the transdermal route seems to be less effective. Also I would shallow bath in F10 diluted to 1:500 as a good gentle antiseptic

Goodluck Mark