I have a 11 week old chihuahua pup that weighs about 2 lbs. She had Giardia and Coccidia before I got her. When I found out I treated her with .25cc of Metronidazole and Albon for 5 days. A week later had her examined again. She came back positive for Giardia again. Now I am told to treat her again with .25cc of Metronidazole for two weeks. Does anyone know if this .25cc amount is right? When I read about it I hear different amounts. Obviously it didnt get rid of it the first time? Please help.
2006-12-04 08:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by KMRP 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the veterinarian told you .25cc then it's the right amount.
Sometimes parasites are very stubborn and need to have an extra dose of medication to get rid of them. Once sometimes isn't enough.
We need 2 stools samples to be NEOP (no evidence of parasites) in order to say that they are clear of parasites. It may be different in at your vets practice.
If you're unsure of the doseage, call them and confirm. It'll be easy enough for the receptionist or vet tech to look up the informationon the computer.
2006-12-04 08:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would continue to go with what the vet said. I'm not sure if that's the right amount or not because I'm not a vet...From the weight of the puppy though I can't imagine giving it a high dose of anything...I hope things get better and just keep your visits to the doc up.
2006-12-04 08:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pup is 4 montsh old and weighs 28 pounds...he was prescribed 6.5cc of Metronidazole to be taken once a day for 10 days..he also has giardia...tomorrow is the last day for his meds buthe still has diarrhea and i have to go back to the vet to get his re-tested hope he still doesnt have it
2006-12-04 08:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by aleks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋