"Give Diabetic Pets a Shot - For Life!"©
Gleaned from the Muffin Archives
(1997 - 2003)
"Give Diabetic Pets a Shot - For Life!"©
Gleaned from the Muffin Archives
(1997 - 2003)
ANTIBIODICS
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This is general information only. Before administering any new medication, including herbals, ALWAYS consult with your veterinarian. There is always the possibility of an adverse interaction between compounds.
A decrease in appetitie can be caused by antibitotics (this is a frequent side effect)---also many antibitics make animals/humans feel nauseous. As for the possibly antibiotic-related diarrhea, let your vet know of the situation... he/she may decide to change the drug, or possibly the dose depending on the overall situation. Since diabetics cannot go without regular food and drink, going "off their food" can have serious consequences, you might use a syringe (they come with a pointed/curved end for this purpose) and would get your pet to drink by squriting water in his mouth. If he needs nutrients, discuss with your veterinarian a liquid food concoction and try administering this way or with a feeding tube.
A rise in BG levels can also be expected
when a pet is on antibiodics.
Diarrhea can be caused by the antibiotics - discuss with your veterinarian giving acidophylus (aka generic yoghurt with "live" culture) with meals to replace the "good bacteria" in the intestinal tract. Sometimes the administration of pepto-bismol or kaopectate is effective in counteracting this. Acidophylus is also available in capsule form. Pepto-Bismol note: Pepto Bismol should be avoided in cats, as it is in the same chemical family as aspirin, which cats metabolize considerably slower than humansor dogs and can therefore be accidentally overdosed. If it is to be given, check with a vet for a dose and frequency. Also if it is to be given with other medications, wait 2 hours between Pepto and other medsas the Pepto can coat the digestive system and interfere with the absorption of the other meds! As for liquid vs caplets, in some animals (and humans, as I've found from personal experience) although caplets/tablets are easier to administer, the liquid is sometimes more effective in some animals. "Slippery Elm" was also recommended by one member - see the cautionary note about and discuss this (and any other remedy) with your veterinarian.
Recommended Reading: Caroline Levin
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