Rickiesmom Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Arlie was prescribed Baytril today. I forgot to ask, and the clinic is now closed - is this an antibiotic to be given with food or between meals? Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) OMG, didn't the vet put a label on the prescription with the instructions???? If the thing is in a box, take the bottle/tube out of the box, sometimes they open the box and put the label on the thing itself. But it is an antibiotic and you can go to their website and perhaps learn what you need to know. Baytril Ed.: Go here instead: Better Baytril link. There's even a dosage chart (upper right corner of this screen). Edited November 1, 2010 by OwnedBySummer Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I've always given Baytril with meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 No literature - your basic snap-top pill container. I did check the Baytril site - saw nothing. I know some antibiotics like Clavamox should be given with food. In the absence of direction I am guessing it doesn't matter but was hoping someone might have a definitive answer. Thanks Heather, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I give all ab's with food to reduce the chance of GI upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I give all ab's with food to reduce the chance of GI upset. Me too. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) I found one site that discusses Baytril in rats. Among other things, it says this: Antacids and dairy products containing Magnesium, Calcium, and Aluminum may prevent absorption of enrofloxacin. It is suggested to separate dosing from any of these products by 2 hours. Other than this, I didn't see any warnings about Baytril and food...and this info is what I've always heard about people-antibiotics: that dairy products might prevent the antibiotic from working properly. And I found this on the Pet-Meds site: Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals. Do not give Baytril within 2 hours of giving an antacid or sucralfate, a vitamin/mineral product, or dairy products. Tell your veterinarian about any other medications your pet is being given. Edited November 3, 2010 by KF_in_Georgia Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I know I'm late.. but I believe when Ty was on it, we gave it with meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 It doesn't matter. George was on Baytril for 14 weeks; I was told to give it to him after his last trip outside--the theory being for his very, very stubborn issue we wanted the medication to stay inside him as long as possible. He didn't get it with food since he eats his dinner, obviously, well before last outs! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks everyone. I've been giving it after dinner, so effectively with food. She doesn't get dairy and her supplements are in the morning so I think we're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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