HELP! 3/4 WEEK OLD WITH PNEUMONIA. CIPRO FOR TREATMENT???

[Elbee111]

What strength is the Cipro?

The Cipro is 500mg! I replied to the thread at the bottom without noticing this comment, sorry!

[Elbee111]

Could you post a pic or text one to me at 203 214-7427

Not sure if you meant a pic of the Cipro or of the babies, but I sent some pics of the babies. If you meant the Cipro, I'll definitely take a pic of it and send it to you!

[Elbee111]

I believe Cipro will work. Did anyone send you dosing info? If not, please give the mg of the pill. Are these little guys eyes open?

You need to purchase a scale from Walmart or Bed Bath and Beyond so you can weigh them daily to know how much you should feed them. The scale is about $20. You will feed 5-7% of their weight at each feeding.

Just bought a scale and have the Cipro on hand! My scale is not digital, but she seems to be right under 80g. The Cipro is 500mg! Just need dosing info!

[SammysMom]

Oh they are just precious... What do you have them in? Are you using a heating pad with no auto shut-off set on low under the container?

[Elbee111]

Oh they are just precious... What do you have them in? Are you using a heating pad with no auto shut-off set on low under the container?

Thank you so much for posting these! The female is to the left of the can. They are currently in a cat carrier with the top open (mostly for travel purposes, I take them to work with me but always have them warm). No auto shut-off heating pad inside of the carrier only covering half of the bottom. Blanket on top.

[Elbee111]

Oh they are just precious... What do you have them in? Are you using a heating pad with no auto shut-off set on low under the container?

Also, do you know how to dose meds? If you do, could you help me? I replied to some of the messages telling her weight (between 60-80g, more towards 80) and the Cipro is 500mg. Thanks!

[Nancy in New York]

Also, do you know how to dose meds? If you do, could you help me? I replied to some of the messages telling her weight (between 60-80g, more towards 80) and the Cipro is 500mg. Thanks!

I will dose this for you in a pm.
It will take me a minute to write up, and I will include photos
of the syringe and where the mark should be for dosing.
Do you have any probitotics?

[Elbee111]

I will dose this for you in a pm.
It will take me a minute to write up, and I will include photos
of the syringe and where the mark should be for dosing.
Do you have any probitotics?

Thank you so much! What kind of probiotics?

[SammysMom]

I sent the dose in a PM

[Nancy in New York]

Thank you so much! What kind of probiotics?

I explained in a pm.
SammysMom and I dosed a tiny bit different,
and at the same time.
Her dose was for a 75 gram squirrel and mine was
for an 80 gram squirrel.
Go by the syringe pictures I sent, ok?

[SammysMom]

We need to figure out a syringe issue. They don't have a 1cc syringe.

[Nancy in New York]

We need to figure out a syringe issue. They don't have a 1cc syringe.

Oh I thought she just bought a 1 cc syringe?

I bought a 1 cc syringe today.

[Nancy in New York]

Just for anyone reading.
There are two threads going on about this.
The Cipro has been dosed.

[SammysMom]

It is larger than she thought.

[Nancy in New York]

It is larger than she thought.

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What then, a drop or 2?
We need to get something in, right?

[SammysMom]

She has a dropper and I was leaning toward a drop or two from that. What do you think?

[SammysMom]

Two tiny drops tonight and one in the morning, but you HAVE to get a 1cc syringe. This is not the way to dose and it will be hard on them. If you go to the pharmacy and ask for a 1cc and a 3cc syringe without the needles, they will give it to you. The 3cc is just to have on hand. Tell them it is for an orphan kitten you found. THey might give you two or three of each if you ask.

[Elbee111]

Two tiny drops tonight and one in the morning, but you HAVE to get a 1cc syringe. This is not the way to dose and it will be hard on them. If you go to the pharmacy and ask for a 1cc and a 3cc syringe without the needles, they will give it to you. The 3cc is just to have on hand. Tell them it is for an orphan kitten you found. THey might give you two or three of each if you ask.

THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP. I will use the dropper and do a tiny drop tonight. Should I watch out for any signs of her not doing well with the dose throughout the night? Do you know if she will perk up soon from the antibiotics? And how long can she go without probiotics after recieving the antibiotics (just to be sure I'm not too late giving it to her). Also, could this medicine hurt her if she does NOT have pneumonia? She hasn't had the clicking sound the past couple of hours, and I just want to be sure the meds are safe. Sorry for all of the continuing questions, I really do appreciate your help.

[SammysMom]

If she is not clicking with every breath, she likely doesn't have pneumonia.

[Elbee111]

Two tiny drops tonight and one in the morning, but you HAVE to get a 1cc syringe. This is not the way to dose and it will be hard on them. If you go to the pharmacy and ask for a 1cc and a 3cc syringe without the needles, they will give it to you. The 3cc is just to have on hand. Tell them it is for an orphan kitten you found. THey might give you two or three of each if you ask.

Going on a hunt tomorrow for probiotics and a syringe! Only reason why I don't have the proper syringe is because the pharmacy I went to gave me the smallest they had at the time. I will go to multiple pharmacies tomorrow. Thanks again!