Baytril duration and antibiotic resistance

[Petitebird]

My rooster has been having this gurgling sound since early February, but he eats, drinks and crows normally. I used Tylan 50 for five days and over the counter / bird Baytril for five days. Every time, he got well initially, but the gurgling sound came back two or three days after the full course of each antibiotic (Tylan and Baytril) was completed. I took him to the vet, who thought I might have not given enough Baytril to him and prescribed Baytril again for him for 7 days. I have never heard that Baytril can be given for more than 5 days. Correct me if I am wrong. Two questions: 1. Is it safe to give Baytril for 7 days, and 2. Will giving Baytril the second time for a longer period of time cause antibiotic resistance?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I've given it for 7 days without any problem. You'll want to keep a close eye on his crop and vent. The antibiotic will kill the good bacteria along with the bad and possibly cause an overgrowth of yeast. It'd be a good idea to start him on some probiotics.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

As far as resistance goes, I didn't see that. In fact, the increase in dosage is exactly what was needed to help knock out the infection. I've used Baytril since then and it still worked well.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I've always seen the antibiotic resistance argument as more of a concern for humans eating eggs from a bird treated with the antibiotic or from eating a bird that's receiving the antibiotic prior to its death. The length of time between the last dosage the bird receives is what I concentrated on more. Of course since obviously your rooster doesn't lay eggs, the concern is only there if you plan to eat him after his death.

 

[Petitebird]

I've given it for 7 days without any problem. You'll want to keep a close eye on his crop and vent. The antibiotic will kill the good bacteria along with the bad and possibly cause an overgrowth of yeast. It'd be a good idea to start him on some probiotics.

Thank you! I am very nervous about it. I can only give him probiotics after it, right?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Thank you! I am very nervous about it. I can only give him probiotics after it, right?

I know some people start probiotics at the same time as the antibiotic. I started them the next day after we finished the course.

 

[Petitebird]

I will do that too.

 

[Petitebird]

I've always seen the antibiotic resistance argument as more of a concern for humans eating eggs from a bird treated with the antibiotic or from eating a bird that's receiving the antibiotic prior to its death. The length of time between the last dosage the bird receives is what I concentrated on more. Of course since obviously your rooster doesn't lay eggs, the concern is only there if you plan to eat him after his death.

This will be the second time that I give him Baytril within a month. Will it create a problem?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

This will be the second time that I give him Baytril within a month. Will it create a problem?

It didn't cause any issues for my bird

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Plus your vet prescribed it knowing the history, right? I would check with the vet, just to ease your mind. I bet he or she could prescribe some prebiotics. That would make for a perfect reason to double check and soothe your concerns