dog killed 15 hens and one is left with dog 2 dog bites. I have baytril. but not sure what to use.

[mg15]

two bites on the australorpe. on her back. what should i use. going to go and get the tylan now. I have liquid baytril.
how much do i give her?
thank you.

 

[Shortstuff112]

I have had that experiance before. I do not know how open your chicken's wounds are but my hen's were gaping. I put hydrogen pyroxide and A+D on the bites right away to stop infection and she recovered. And make sure you iscolate her

 

[Shortstuff112]

And if you don't have A+D try neosporin

 

[mg15]

And if you don't have A+D try neosporin

okay, thank you....

 

[casportpony]

My avian vet said that the dose for birds is 15mg-20mg per kilogram (1kg = 2.2 pounds). If you have the 10% liquid, that's 0.15ml to 0.20ml for every 1 kilogram of body weight.

 

[casportpony]

They also said not to use it for more than 5 days.

 

[casportpony]

Forgot to say that I've had a few cat/dog/hawk caught birds and I usually just clean/flush the wounds then put neosporin on them. Not sure Baytril is the right type of antibiotic in this case, so I would research that before using it.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

I have had that experiance before. I do not know how open your chicken's wounds are but my hen's were gaping. I put hydrogen pyroxide and A+D on the bites right away to stop infection and she recovered. And make sure you iscolate her

Very good advice!

-Kathy

 

[mg15]

She is still alive. The attack took place Friday nite. Today is Monday.
She ate a scrambled egg.
Cleaned out the wounds.
Put neosporin on them, she is on warmth. And I hope she lives
Thank you for all your help.

 

[mg15]

we took her to the vet.
She is on liquid Baytril.
cleansing the wounds.
the vet said she should be put down.
I can't do it.