![]() Your veterinarian may recommend that you give it when you remember, or, if it is almost time for your next dose, to skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Speak with your veterinarian about what to do if you forget to give a dose of Baytril ®. Talk with your veterinarian about whether this medication is right for your pet. The injectable version of enrofloxacin is sometimes given to horses orally via off-label use, but it can be irritating to the mouth and throat when given this way. Injectable versions of this medication are available only for slow administration into the vein by a trained veterinary professional. Please contact your veterinarian if your animal vomits while on this medication.Īnimals on this medication should have consistent access to water. If giving this medication on an empty stomach causes stomach upset, then giving it with a small amount of food is an option. This medication is best given on an empty stomach and is generally given once daily. ![]() Baytril® Directionsįollow the directions on the drug label or as provided by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will determine whether a compounded medication is right for your pet. You can learn more about compounded medications here. They are created by either a veterinarian or a licensed pharmacist on an individual basis to best suit a patient’s particular needs. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Compounded medications are prescribed if there’s a specific reason your pet’s health can’t be managed by an FDA-approved drug, such as if your pet has trouble taking pills in capsule form, the dosage strength is not commercially available, or the pet is allergic to an ingredient in the FDA-approved medication. In certain circumstances, your vet may recommend a compounded formulation of Baytril ®. How Baytril® Worksįluoroquinolone antibiotics work by blocking bacteria’s’ DNA replication, which prevents the bacteria from multiplying. Speak with your veterinarian about whether your pet is still in its growth stage. This is especially true for growing foals. Baytril ® and other antibiotics of the fluoroquinolone class can cause abnormal cartilage development in growing animals. It is important to note that Baytril® is not recommended for use in dogs during the rapid growth phase. While veterinarians often prescribe medications for off-label uses, your veterinarian will determine whether Baytril ® is right for your pet. The term off- or extra-label means that a medication is used in a way or in a particular species that is not specified on the medication label. However, it is readily utilized in the veterinary field across many different species, such as non-food producing cattle, horses, small mammals, reptiles, and birds for off-label uses. The tablet version of Baytril ® is FDA-approved for use in dogs and cats, while the injectable version is approved for use in dogs only. In non-food producing birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, rats, and other small mammals, Baytril ® is often used for susceptible respiratory infections. In large non-food producing animals, it is commonly used for certain respiratory and skin infections. In cats, the medication is commonly used for skin infections. In dogs, it is commonly used to treat certain respiratory, urinary tract, and skin infections. It is FDA-approved for use in dogs and cats to manage diseases associated with bacteria that are susceptible to enrofloxacin. Enrofloxacin is an antibiotic in a class called fluoroquinolones, which treat a wide variety of bacteria. ![]() What is Baytril®?īaytril ® is the brand name for a prescription antibiotic called enrofloxacin. This content shouldn’t take the place of advice by your vet. PetMD’s medications content was written and reviewed by veterinary professionals to answer your most common questions about how medications function, their side effects, and what species they are prescribed for.
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