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Baytril Taste Tabs 22.7 mg (sold per tablet) product detail number 1.0

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Treats bacterial infections
Chewable tablets are flavored so your pet will enjoy eating them
Sold individually (per tablet)

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Treats bacterial infections
Chewable tablets are flavored so your pet will enjoy eating them
Sold individually (per tablet)

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1. Can You Give Baytril to Cats?

Answer

The administration of Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs is generally to treat canine bacterial infections. They help to aid the pets with the treatment of a broad spectrum of infections. The targeted bacterial infections include infections of the lungs, skin, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs also has been found to be specifically useful for issues relating to the prostate of your pets. The great taste of the Baytril Taste Tabs ensures that the pets comply with the ingestion of these flavored tablets. It ensures that the pets take the medication without a fuss. It often happens that pets create issues at the time of administration of any medicines and the pet parents are particularly baffled by such situations. Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs being fluoroquinolone antibiotics have a broad-spectrum application. Quinolone antibiotics are members of a large group of bacteriocidal. These compounds share a bicyclic core structure that relates to the 4-quinolone substance. The purchase of the Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs requires the citation of prescription by a certified veterinarian. The wide array of usage among the pets makes them particularly suitable for both cats and dogs. So for the management of bacteria-associated diseases, the enrofloxacin tabs are essential. The Baytril (enrofloxacin) tabs being sold under the brand name Baytril can act against the bacteria susceptible to enrofloxacin. This makes it exceedingly efficacious against the range that starts from gastrointestinal infections to skin infections.

2. What Flavor Is Baytril?

Answer

Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs are oral antiseptics for pets. The broad-spectrum application of the Baytril Taste Tabs for the treatment of bacterial infections is prevalent among the veterinary community. Baytril is the brand name of the drug enrofloxacin and is sold under the same name. Enrofloxacin by nature is bitter in taste, Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs camouflage the flavors to make the taste of the tablets appealing to the pets.

3. What Is Baytril Used for in Cats?

Answer

Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs help to aid the pets with the treatment of a broad spectrum of infections. The efficacy of the tabs against the gram-positive and the gram-negative bacterias is crucial for the treatment of bacterial infections. The bacterial infections which the tablets help treat includes infections of the lungs, skin, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs also has been found to be specifically useful for issues relating to the prostate of your pets. Before the identification and starting of administration of the enrofloxacin, the treatment of Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas was very tough. Enrofloxacin proved to be very effective against such bacterias and helped treat ear and skin infections. The action of the drug works by preventing the bacteria from being able to transcribe the DNA. The drug hinders the task of the enzymes that are linked with reading and uncoiling of the DNA, resulting in the death of the bacteria.

4. Does Baytril Need to Be Given With Food?

Answer

The Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs works the best if the administration is done when the pets have an empty stomach. But if you see any cases of vomiting or nausea, administer the next dose with food. You can avoid dairy products to accompany the tablets. Crushing the tablets is not advisable. The visible side effects may take some time but the action starts within one to two hours of administration.

5. How Long Can a Dog Stay On Baytril?

Answer

The best guide for such a query can be handled by a practicing veterinarian. The time and duration of administration may depend on the condition of your pet. In general, the administration of the Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs can continue for at least two to three days post the cessing of the cynical symptoms. Prolonged treatment for a period of thirty days may be recommended for pets with complicated infections. The clinical experience of the veterinarian and the severity of the disease are crucial factors to note for this aspect.

6. What Are the Side Effects of Baytril?

Answer

The side effects of Enrofloxacin or Baytril Taste Tabs for Cats and Dogs may include various symptoms like loss of appetite, convulsions, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, seizures among pets with central nervous system/CNS disorders. If you observe any such symptoms contact your veterinarian immediately. They may also develop cataracts if the administration is continued for a prolonged period. It may call for special care under such circumstances.

What are Baytril Taste Tabs?

Baytril Taste Tabs are used to treat many types of bacterial infections. It's a fluroquinolone antibiotic used for infections of the urinary tract, skin, prostate, GI tract, liver, and lungs. Baytril Taste Tabs are sold per tablet and require a prescription from your veterinarian.

NOTE: Baytril is also available as Baytril Otic (ear) drops.

For:

Cats and Dogs

Benefits:

Treats bacterial infections
Chewable tablets are flavored so your pet will enjoy eating them
Sold individually (per tablet)

How do Baytril Taste Tabs work?

Baytril is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Fluoroquinolones interfere with bacterial DNA metabolism to kill the bacteria.

Cautions:

Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals. Do not give Baytril with vitamin/mineral products or within 2 hours of giving an antacid or sucralfate. Tell your veterinarian about any other medications your pet is being given. Do not give Baytril to any pet other than the pet for whom it was prescribed. Baytril is not for use in animals allergic to it or other fluroquinolone antibiotic drugs. Store Baytril at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.

Brand Name:

Baytril (Bayer)

Generic Name:

Enrofloxacin

What is the most important thing I should know about Baytril Taste Tabs?

Baytril is a prescription medication FDA-approved for veterinary use in dogs and cats. Baytril is available as 22.7 mg, 68 mg and 136 mg scored chewable tablets for dogs and cats. It is advised that Baytril should not be used in younger dogs during their rapid growth phase, approximately 2 to 8 months in small to medium breeds, 2 to 12 months in large dogs, and 2 to 18 months in giant breeds.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Baytril Taste Tabs to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has had seizures, or is pregnant or lactating.

How should Baytril Taste Tabs be given?

Give Baytril Taste Tabs exactly as directed by your veterinarian. The usual dose of Baytril for dogs is 2.27-9.07 mg/lb every 24 hours. The usual dose of Baytril for cats is 2.27 mg/lb every 24 hours. The dog and cat doses may be divided into two doses 12 hours apart. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. Give all of the medication your veterinarian has prescribed. Symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. Allow plenty of water for your pet to drink. Do not exceed the maximum dose of 2.27 mg/lb per day in cats because of an increased risk of altered vision or blindness. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you.

What are the potential side effects of Baytril Taste Tabs?

Stop giving the medication and seek emergency veterinary medical attention if your pet experiences an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue or face; or hives). Other less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to give the medication and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, or drowsiness. Side effects other than those listed may occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Baytril Taste Tabs?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Baytril Taste Tabs?

Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I avoid while giving Baytril Taste Tabs to my pet?

Do not use Baytril in animals allergic to it or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Do not give Baytril within 2 hours of giving an antacid or sucralfate, vitamin/mineral products, or dairy products.

What other drugs will affect Baytril Taste Tabs?

Before giving Baytril, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given warfarin, theophylline, probenecid, or phenytoin. When given with cyclosporine, Baytril can increase the risk of kidney damage from the cyclosporine. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Baytril. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over-the-counter medications.