Need help on correct dosage for meloxicam

[kari1981]

My vet prescribed it for her when she had respiratory infection. I had some left and read other used it for their leg issues so i did

And i soak her meds in a tiny piece of bread and give it to her with her peas and she eats it. If i dont use peas she won't lol

 

[kari1981]

Did you know that it is still labeled for use still used in cattle and swine? Yes, banned for use in poultry, but lots of vets still prescribe it.

Yeah my vet was the one that prescribed it specifically for her due to respiratory infection. She just advised me about the egg withdrawl thing when using it but we dont eat our duck eggs.

 

[kari1981]

Last one my vet wrote was in 2014.
Well alls i can say is baytril saved my ducks life!! And that's all that mattered

 

[casportpony]

Well alls i can say is baytril saved my ducks life!! And that's all that mattered

It's saved a few of mine too.

 

[casportpony]

The Baytril topic is a hot one for sure and there are many people that feel like you do, and that's okay, I respect that, but there are lots of people that do use it, some with a vet's blessing, some without.

If you go back and re-read post #1 you'll see that it says Baytril had already been given and that I did not suggest starting it, I just inquired about the dose being used because I was curious.

 

[casportpony]

@kari1981, I'm glad you started this thread because I have a duck with a swollen hock too. This thread has motivated me to take a closer look.

 

[kari1981]

If she were mine I would give:
4 pounds - 0.3 ml max twice a day
5 pounds - 0.4 ml max twice a day

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it!

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it!

Maybe we can compare notes on how our ducks do?

 

[kari1981]

The Baytril topic is a hot one for sure and there are many people that feel like you do, and that's okay, I respect that, but there are lots of people that do use it, some with a vet's blessing, some without.

If you go back and re-read post #1 you'll see that it says Baytril had already been given and that I did not suggest starting it, I just inquired about the dose being used because I was curious.

Maybe we can compare notes on how our ducks do?

Yeah def can do that.

 

[Susan L]

what would be the dose for 5 lb chicken i only have 15 mg tab meloxicam
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