Enrofloxacin(Baytril) UNFLAVORED tablets

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- 11/23/2017 at 11:59 AM
  PJ'n'Me
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  Hello people and lagomorphs! My bunny companion and I had a question regarding Baytril tablets. PJ is a 10 year old, spoiled, Netherland Dwarf. Recently diagnosed with a corneal ulcer in the right eye, and 3 focal eyelid masses “pimples” on his left inner eyelid, two resting on the tear duct and one on the upper inside lid. He has been prescribed Ofloxacin drops for both eyes, and oral Enrofloxacin (Baytril) 22.7mg tablets. Had I not kept pushing for answers, we would never have known this was the cause of the constant runny left eye, it’s been a nightmare. My question is, do they still make the unflavored Baytril tablets? I read in a forum that they do, can’t seem to find them. I have been on the phone back and forth with the PVSEC and local vets for days. I’ve heard of compounding facilities that might make it. The PVSEC hasn’t gotten back to me still, and I’m becoming very frustrated. Obviously PJ is not going to willingly eat a LIVER flavored tablet. I know if I had an unflavored tablet, only a 1/4 of a pill 2x a day, I could easily disguise it. He can not do liquids, as he is uncontrollable when handled at home for medical purposes, I worry he will hurt himself, or aspirate the mediation. I’ve tried the bunny burrito method several times, and he tried to bite me, and would not calm down. He is the sweetest little bunny, we cuddle and we are VERY bonded, but when it comes this, he isn’t having it. He’s only 3lbs so I am concerned he will injure himself. That being said, how do I go about getting my hands on unflavored Baytil tablets? Thanks!
- 11/24/2017 at 8:57 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  So do you currently have liquid or flavored Baytril pills?
  
  If you have pills but they’re flavored, the banana mush method does a good job because banana scent is potent.
  
  If it’s liquid, maybe you can try my technique for administration. Wick can’t bite or scratch me during it, and since he’s small (also a Netherland dwarf), it’s easy to keep him from hurting himself from flailing.
  
  For positioning, you are on your knees on the floor (imagine someone bowing in a religious situation) and you place your rabbit in front of your knees, having him face the same direction you are with his butt against your knees, limiting him backing up. You’ll take your non-syringe hand and wrap your thumb and a few fingers around his neck (between his jaw and shoulders). The grip is like the US “Ok!” gesture, not a full-on wringing a towel squeeze. You will not choke your rabbit, because you’re going to focus your strength in making sure your fingers and thumb stay connected as a ring, and keeping it in place as he tries to escape. He will not be able to escape easily because he won’t be able to back out (jaw cannot get through your grips hole) or jump out (shoulders can’t get through your grips hole).
  
  Now under the circumstance that your rabbits neck is too big for your fingers, a slightly open circle will work too. It should never be close to a choke.
  
  Your chin is free, so you can nuzzle the top of his head to comfort him as well during, before, and or afterwards.
  
  This method has worked with me and Wick every time, and I’ve literally given him over 200 antibiotic doses, Baytril being one of them.
  
  Best of luck and good vibes!
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/27/2017 at 11:14 AM
  PJ'n'Me
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  We greatly appreciate your reply. I have the liver flavored tablets. I tried to disguise them in bananas, strawberries, baby food, blueberries… He sniffed it right out. I do have updated information regarding unflavored Baytril. I had to get PJs Ophthalmologist to send the script to the RoadRunner compounding facility all the way in Arizona. RoadRunner said they have capsules and could make a flavored powder. Hopefully I made the best choice, it was a tad expensive. I am still confounded by the fact that it was so difficult, not to mention expensive, to obtain unflavored medicine. What a pain in the cottontail. The compounding pharmacy also makes a wide range of fruity flavored meds, incase anyone wanted to try it out. Thank you for the descriptive method of administering liquid meds safely, I will forever hold that in my memory bank. I’m not sure these antibiotics will even take care of this left eye, I have a feeling he will need the masses lanced, and THEN given the antibiotics… Hoppy Holidays, and thank you again for the helpful information.
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