How much does antibiotics cost? I think my rat is sick :(
2007-07-05 07:45:25 · 10 answers · asked by Hick Chick<3! 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Yall are very mean. I just wanted to get a basic idea of how much it would cost
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2007-07-05 08:15:30 · update #1
thanks to the nice people! :)
2007-07-05 08:17:23 · update #2
take it to the vet and let him see what's wrong with it first then deal with the cost if it really is sick.
2007-07-05 07:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is my area of expertise!
First of all, you don't need to take your rat to the vet!
What you need to do is look in the yellow pages for pet and feed store to call and ask if they carry Terramyacin. The bag will cost you from $8.00 to $12.00 and holds a lot! In fact, it will be enough for any of your other pets, or friend's pets, that get sick.
Terramyacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for poultry and swine by ranchers. However, it is perfectly fine for your rat. I used to breed dwarf hamsters, budgies, finches, quail, chickens, cockatiels, etc. and that is what I used.
If you do buy it, all you will need to put in your rat's water is the teeniest pinch, and I mean teeny tiny. Change your rat's water every day and continue adding the antibiotic until three weeks have passed.
I hope this works! The sooner you get it, the better! If your parent happens to have some left over antibiotics which are in capsule form and not expired, you can use that by opening up the capsules and adding a teeny tiny pinch as described above!
******************* Don't pay any attention to those jerks who are criticizing you. Plus, there is no reason to take a $4.00 rat to the vet and have to pay $80.00 for the visit when what I've told you to do will work just fine!
2007-07-05 14:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow PickieChickie you must be some sort of super hero. Vets spend years studying physiology to be able to diagnose illness and prescribe the correct medication but apparently you can do it without even seeing the animal. Amazing! You learn something new every day. Now I know that terramycin cures all known illnesses in rats. Super!
In answer to the OP, it would be impossible for any normal human being to tell you how much it will cost to treat your rat. You do need to take it to the vet for a proper diagnosis and proper prescribed treatment.
2007-07-05 16:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by sproggie14 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think your vet would be best to look at it he or she could prescribe the right antibiotics if that is what it needs good luck and i hope your rat is okay . My son had one when he was little and we loved it .
2007-07-05 14:51:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all, you need a lesson in grammar! Your question should read, "I need to know"
Anyways, in order to get antibiotics you must take your rat for a vet visit to pin point the rats medical problem. Then he or she will prescribe meds that are appropriate for the diagnosis.
2007-07-05 14:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Usually antibodies run about $15 to $30 depends on what kind they need. If it all possible I'd go with anything that is given oral through syringe.
2007-07-05 18:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by wvwraith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cost alot but next time try and reallyi put a little more effort in your title and HOW IS YOUR rat sick??
2007-07-05 14:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well my guinea pig was sick and it costs 100 for meds.. but that doesnt mean dont take him to the vet.. just tell him to check him out and if you cant afford it... tell him first and maybe you can work something out.. but take him anyways
2007-07-05 18:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by beautifully broken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never paid more than $20 for a perscription.
2007-07-05 16:04:24 · answer #9 · answered by MemphisGal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it will cost a hole lot if it is a rat
2007-07-05 15:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋