Blood on droppings

[demekidis]

Hello @azygous,
I have found Bactrim (a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)
The drug comes in two forms. A pill and a 100ml liquid.
Could you help me with the dosage?

I am asking cause I can not catch my ladies, nor I can hand feed them. Also two of them eat a lot, while the other two eat much less.

 

[demekidis]

thank you @azygous

I've found Bactrim (a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). It is available in liquid and tablet form.

Could you help me with the dosage and usage?
Please note that it is impossible to hold or hand feed my ladies.
2 ladies are overeating while the other 2 are eating and drinking (water) much less.

 

[azygous]

It would be 8ml per kilo of body weight. Five days. If a hen is laying eggs, you must either discard or feed back to her the eggs.

You cannot hope to treat any chicken properly with a hands off approach. It may work hit or miss in a commercial poultry house, but not if you wish to treat individuals. To get a proper dose into the chicken, wrap the chicken in a towel to secure wings and feet. Then hold the head with one hand while slipping a fingernail into the beak and pry it open. Hold the beak open with one finger inside while syringing the dose with the free hand.

This is how to insert the oral syringe to give the medicine safely.

 

[demekidis]

Awesome, Thanks @azygous

The drug I bought (liquid Bactrim 200/40), contains 200mg of sulfamethoxazole in a single dose (5ml)
There are many products on the market based on Sulf.
Since you suggested 8 ml per kg, I do understand that your calculations are based on a different product.

According to:

a) drugs.com, the sulfamethoxazole dosage for adults is 15-20 mg per kg per day (in equaly divided doses) link here

b) poultrydvm.com, the sulfamethoxazole dosage for pultry is 30 mg per kg per day. Link here

c) defra.gov.uk, the sulfamethoxazole dosage for pultry is 37.5 mg per kg per day. Link here

Any feedback regarding the dosages i've mention?
I do understand that the numbers may be confusing due to the differences in metric and imperial system, forgive me for the hussle.

 

[azygous]

Of course sulfa medicines are formulated differently, especially they vary in different parts of the world. It can make dosing challenging. In the US, it is further complicated by not being approved for use on food animals, therefore dosing is not provided for many forms.

I would suggest you find a veterinarian and ask for advice.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

thank you @azygous

I've found Bactrim (a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). It is available in liquid and tablet form.

Could you help me with the dosage and usage?
Please note that it is impossible to hold or hand feed my ladies.
2 ladies are overeating while the other 2 are eating and drinking (water) much less.

What did you order and what does the label say for dosing?

Photo of product and label.

 

[demekidis]

Hi @Wyorp Rock

It says:

200 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 40 mg of trimethoprim in a single dose (5ml).
As for the dosing, it is 15-20mg of sulfamethoxazole per kg per day.