Metronidazole without tests?

ClantyreSheltie said:
We "prescribe for an ailment that may or may not be present" on a monthly basis and don't even blink. And if she had no parasites or worms, then why the drontal?
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Not sure who you're referring to when you say "we" but no, my animals aren't prescribed any monthly medicine period. My animals are worm- and flea-free without the use of anything prescribed.
 
Calliesmom said:
no heartworm pills?:confused2:
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Nope. We do test twice a year, though. It kicks my two w neuro issues into espisodes so we don't bring it into our house. My dogs literally get nothing that I wouldn't give myself. This is what I feel is best, and of course, it is my own decision and I don't expect others to do the same. I'm more afraid of the toxins tole it takes on their body, than I am of them catching heart worms.
 
famous seamus said:
Let me see if I understand you correctly, Quahog, prescribing for an ailment that may or may not be present is a recommended course of action? She didn't have an ongoing issue with diarhhea just a flare. She has taken the Drontal.

Harper has no parasites, no worms and most importantly no infection. I am so relieved for her and about her.

Kate
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Vet told me that Drontal would help with inflammation of her bowel.


Kate
 
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Justicemom said:
Its a dewormer.
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Yes it is Justice Mom, after talking with the vet I realized that it was indeed a de wormer. So there you have it, Harper got meds for worms she didn't have.

Both the vet and I agreed it was a miscommunication. It is unfortunate that any pills were prescribed or given without proper test results.

Live and learn,

Kate
 
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