HELP-amoxicillin dose in ducklings

[FunnyFarm02]

Hello! I have 9 4 wk old Pekin ducklings that are showing signs of respiratory infections. I am not able to get into my vet until Monday April 22nd, and they will not survive that long. I have liquid amoxicillin that I am able to administer via syringe without dilution. Does anyone know the proper dosage/lb of pure amoxicillin?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Can you post a picture of the amoxicillin that you have?

 

[FunnyFarm02]

Welcome to BYC. Can you post a picture of the amoxicillin that you have?

 

[FunnyFarm02]

Welcome to BYC. Can you post a picture of the amoxicillin that you have?

I apologize for the delay in response. Thank you for trying to help!

 

[casportpony]

Great! How much do the ducklings weigh?

 

[FunnyFarm02]

Great! How much do the ducklings weigh?

They vary between about 1.5 lbs and 3 lbs. They were purchased as a straight run and are about 4 1/2 weeks old

 

[casportpony]

Hold a minute, let me get the math ready.

 

[casportpony]

Your amoxicillin has 250 mg per 5 ml, wich means each ml has 50 mg.

The dose I would use is 125 mg/kg and the math for that is:
Weigh in pounds, divide by 2.2, times 125, divide by 50

One pound:
1 / 2.2 x 125 /50 = 1.14 ml twice a day for 7-10 days

Does that help?

 

[FunnyFarm02]

Your amoxicillin has 250 mg per 5 ml, wich means each ml has 50 mg.

The dose I would use is 125 mg/kg and the math for that is:
Weigh in pounds, divide by 2.2, times 125, divide by 50

One pound:
1 / 2.2 x 125 /50 = 1.14 ml twice a day for 7-10 days

Does that help?

Yes it does. Thank you SO much. I will keep you updated on their response to medication. We’ve already lost one so it’s a gamble at this point. Thank you again for being so helpful.

 

[casportpony]

If you can, see if you can get some Baytril (enrofloxacin) overnighted. Google "bayrtil for birds" or "enrofloxacin for birds".