thornmallow__
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Yesterday I posted about Falafel’s persistent UTI (I’ve known she’s had it and we’ve been treating since she was in the hospital on 3/3). Would appreciate the forum’s thoughts!
Secondly, she still has this nasty UTI
after 2 rounds of Clavamox (1wk and then again for 2wks), vet prescribed Zeniquin 12.5mg bc they think the infection may be hiding in her kidneys (she does have slightly elevated kidney levels). They confirmed w the urinalysis that this bacteria should be susceptible to this antibiotic. I have to cut the tablets myself which is tricky, I’ve ordered a pill splitter though. Got the first half pill down successfully just now using a gel cap.
The round of Zeniquin will go for 28 DAYS! Vet said each time an antibiotic fails, subsequent rounds need to be longer. I am also questioning the dose of Zeniquin, google says 2.75mg/kg for 5-14 days is appropriate dosing. Falafel is only about 3.8kgs but the vet’s dose is more appropriate for Falafel at her regular weight (closer to 4.5kgs).
Am I overthinking this? I want to trust the vet but for some reason I’m flashing back to the first vet back when Falafel was first diagnosed and how he almost caused her death. (Happy thoughts at nighttime, clearly!)
Yesterday I posted about Falafel’s persistent UTI (I’ve known she’s had it and we’ve been treating since she was in the hospital on 3/3). Would appreciate the forum’s thoughts!
Secondly, she still has this nasty UTI
after 2 rounds of Clavamox (1wk and then again for 2wks), vet prescribed Zeniquin 12.5mg bc they think the infection may be hiding in her kidneys (she does have slightly elevated kidney levels). They confirmed w the urinalysis that this bacteria should be susceptible to this antibiotic. I have to cut the tablets myself which is tricky, I’ve ordered a pill splitter though. Got the first half pill down successfully just now using a gel cap.The round of Zeniquin will go for 28 DAYS! Vet said each time an antibiotic fails, subsequent rounds need to be longer. I am also questioning the dose of Zeniquin, google says 2.75mg/kg for 5-14 days is appropriate dosing. Falafel is only about 3.8kgs but the vet’s dose is more appropriate for Falafel at her regular weight (closer to 4.5kgs).
Am I overthinking this? I want to trust the vet but for some reason I’m flashing back to the first vet back when Falafel was first diagnosed and how he almost caused her death. (Happy thoughts at nighttime, clearly!)
