MEDICATIONS & DOSING GUIDE
*This is meant to be a guide for basic illness. Do not use this in lieu of veterinary care. Maineiac Mischief Rattery cannot be held liable for issues resulting from self-treatment.
PAIN MEDICATION
IBUPROFEN
Common Names: Advil, Motrin
Where To Buy: Wal-mart, Rite Aid, CVS, Target, Etc. Strength: 50mg/1.25ml (INFANT) Dosage: 20mg/kg Repeat: Every 6, 8 or 12 hours Notes: Give with food to avoid gastric distress. |
200g
250g 300g 350g 400g 450g 500g |
0.1ml
0.12ml 0.15ml 0.17ml 0.2ml 0.22ml 0.25ml |
ANTIBIOTICS
Amoxicillin
Where To Buy: Fishmox DOT com
Strength: 250mg
Times Given Daily: Twice Durration: 14 Days Given By: Mouth Amount: 0.03ml (mixed solution) per 50g To Mix: Open 250mg capsule and dump powder into 5ml flavored syrup. Mix well. Shelf Life: Mixed - 14 days | Capsules - Refer to Expiration date on bottle. |
50g
100g 150g 200g 250g 300g 350g etc... |
0.03ml
0.06ml 0.09ml 0.12ml 0.15ml 0.18ml 0.21ml etc... (Tip: Continue by increasing 0.03ml ever 50kg) |
NOTES: Give probiotic during dosing with Amoxicillin. Bene-Bac for small animals or human grade sprinkled onto soft food. Canned pumpkin (plain, not pie filling) for loose stools. 1tsp 2-3 times per day.
Doxycycline
Where To Buy: Ladygouldianvet DOT com
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UNDILUTED
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DILUTED
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Common Names: DoxyVet 50mg
Times Given Daily: Twice Duration: 3 Weeks Given By: Mouth Amount: 0.02ml UNDILUTED per 100g To dilute: Mix 1:1 and double ml given. Example: Mix 1ml with 1ml strawberry syrup and dose 0.04ml for 100g rat. Mix is good for 10 days. |
100g
150g 200g 250g 300g 350g 400g |
0.02ml
0.03ml 0.04ml 0.05ml 0.06ml 0.07ml 0.08ml (Tip: Continue by increasing 0.01ml ever 50kg) |
100g
150g 200g 250g 300g 350g 400g |
0.04ml
0.06ml 0.08ml 0.1ml 0.12ml 0.14ml 0.16ml (Tip: Continue by increasing 0.02ml ever 50kg) |
NOTES: Always dose from a separate container to keep the main supply free of contamination. Can be given in conjunction with Enrofloxacin for more aggressive treatment. Not recommended for use in pregnant does or rats under 4 months of age.
Enrofloxacin
Where To Buy: Ladygouldianfinch DOT com
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UNDILUTED RATIO
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DILUTED RATIO
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Common Names: Baytril 10%
Times Given Daily: Twice Duration: 3 Weeks Given By: Mouth Amount: Add to food or treat (no acid). 15mg/kg To Dilute: 1ml Baytril 10% to 4ml flavored syrup. |
100g
200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 700g |
0.01ml
0.03ml 0.04ml 0.06ml 0.07ml 0.09ml 0.1ml |
100g
200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 700g |
0.07ml
0.11ml 0.15ml 0.23ml 0.3ml 0.37ml 0.45ml |
Storage: Room Temperature. Out of Sunlight.
Shelf Life: 28 Days after opening. Unopened refer to expiration date on bottle.
NOTES: Can be given in conjunction with Doxycycline for more aggressive treatment. Not recommended for use in pregnant does or rats under 4 months of age.
Shelf Life: 28 Days after opening. Unopened refer to expiration date on bottle.
NOTES: Can be given in conjunction with Doxycycline for more aggressive treatment. Not recommended for use in pregnant does or rats under 4 months of age.
Enrofloxacin 25mg Capsules
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DOSING
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Mix: Open 25mg capsule and mix into 1ml flavored syrup.
Dose: 0.03ml per 50g Shelf Life: Mixed - Up to 30 days | Capsules - Up to 3 years (Refer to expiration date on bottle) Storage: Mixed - Refrigerate | Capsules - In bottle, room temp |
50g
100g 150g 200g etc... |
0.03ml
0.06ml 0.09ml 0.12ml etc... (Tip: Continue by increasing 0.03ml ever 50kg) |
LICE / MITES
SELEMECTIN
Common Brand: Revolution Cat or Kitten/Puppy
Where To Buy: Canadavet DOT com OR petsmegastore DOT com/au Strength: 60mg Given: Topically Dosage: 10mg/kg Treatment: Part fur on back of neck and apply topically to exposed skin. Allow to dry before returning to colony. Repeat: Unnecessary in most cases. If infestation remains or returns, retreat in 1 month. Notes: Cat and Kitten/Puppy is same strength but different amounts per vile. For small colonies, Kitten/Puppy is sufficient. Larger colonies may benefit from Cat. Treat ALL rats in the room as mites/lice may be on other rats without clinical signs. |
100g
150g 200g 250g 300g 350g 400g 450g 500g 550g 600g |
0.02ml
0.03ml 0.03ml 0.04ml 0.05ml 0.06ml 0.07ml 0.08ml 0.08ml 0.09ml 0.1ml |
PERMETHRIN
Common Brand: Nix
Where To Buy: Wal-mart, Rite Aid, Amazon
Strength: 1% (280mg)
Given: Topically
Mix: Mix 1 - 2floz bottle of Nix into 1 gallon distilled water. Shake well.
Treatment: Pour into spray bottle. Remove rats and spray liberally over cage and cage decor. Remove any fabric and wash (including any nearby fabric, such as curtains and rugs). Spray rats, avoiding the face. Leave for 10 minutes. Rinse and towel dry.
Dosage: Once
Repeat: If infestation persists or recurs, retreat after one week.
Notes: Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse. Do not use updated formula.
Where To Buy: Wal-mart, Rite Aid, Amazon
Strength: 1% (280mg)
Given: Topically
Mix: Mix 1 - 2floz bottle of Nix into 1 gallon distilled water. Shake well.
Treatment: Pour into spray bottle. Remove rats and spray liberally over cage and cage decor. Remove any fabric and wash (including any nearby fabric, such as curtains and rugs). Spray rats, avoiding the face. Leave for 10 minutes. Rinse and towel dry.
Dosage: Once
Repeat: If infestation persists or recurs, retreat after one week.
Notes: Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse. Do not use updated formula.
References:
www.ratguide.com
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