SassyDelighlah Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 Twister went to the vet the other day, where they discovered internal parasites. he's on anti biodics(sp?) but i just want to know how long until it's cleared up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot me not Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 There are several different types of internal parasites. Which one does he have?? Each one has a different time frame for treatment. Since you said he's on an antibiotic (again, which one??) he could be being treated for either coccidia or giardia. Coccidia usually takes 10-14 days of treatment if you're using Albon or 7 days if you're using Septra. Giardia usually takes 5-7 days to treat with Metronidazole. More information would be helpful... Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkulyk Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 I mean this in the nicest way possible, but wouldn't a quick call to your vet be the easiest way to check on this? Have fun with your newest addition! Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyDelighlah Posted June 6, 2002 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 ok, yes, its cocidia, and he's using albon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot me not Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 For coccidia I've seen some vets go with albon for 10 days and some for 14 days. I have had to retreat a couple of rescue pups that only had a 10 day treatment so I try to go for the full 14 days when we use albon. Recently, two of our vets have started going with Septra or Sulfatrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) twice daily for 7 days due to the coccidia becoming resistant to albon. Seems to be working so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyDelighlah Posted June 7, 2002 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 yes, he's doing Albon twice a day, and he LOVES the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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