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Giardia and Autoimmune disease help please
I took my 2 3 year old german shepherd females to a training boot camp
when I got them back they both had a severe case of giardia. After 2 rounds of Albon & Panacur, then 2 rounds of Metrondiazole, the diarrhea finally stopped after over a month of treatment. They still had soft stools but a snap test came back negative so the vet put them on 40 mg Prednisone thinking the digestive system was irratated by the long period of time they had it. After 20 days of this we started to tapper them off the Prednisone, the stools had become about 50% normal & 50% soft. On the day I was suppose to start giving the dogs Prednisone every other day one of the dogs started limping on her front right leg. I took her to the vet and he stopped the Prednisone and put her on Rimadyl. She immediately began throwing up and acting lethargic. I assumed it was the new medicine causing this so I cut the dosage in half. Still she got worse after 3 days she was so bad I took her to a new vet where she was tested positive for Giardia (as was the other dog),she was admitted for a fever of unknown origin and hydration. Both dogs were given Panacur & Metrondiazole at the same time and this finally cured the soft stools. While admitted to the hospital the dog was given many tests and all came back negative. She was released and after 2 days was back in for a fever and lethargy again. Finally I took her to a specialist and he ran all kinds of tests, and all came back negative. He put her back on the prednisone and she finally stablilized. Finally the regular vet did an ANA autoimmune test and she came back positive with a count of 3500. After 1 month of high dosages of several steroids she had to be put down because of pain from swelling joints and open sores on her feet. The trainning kennel I took them to paid a portion of the first vet bill, but now have denied any responsibility for the Giardia. They say that since it takes 2 weeks before symptoms show up, that my dogs had to have been infected prior to being boarded there.I spent over $6000 on the Giardia and trying to save the dog from the autoimmune problem, plus $1500 on the trainning. Both dogs are house dogs and only went out in our fenced in back yard for play time or to relieve themselves. Neither dog had ever had any health problems or diarrhea prior to going to this kennel. I live in central Florida, and the kennel is located in this area also. My question is does anyone have experience or knowledge in a case of Giardia contributing to the onset of Autoimmune disease? Any help or guidance I can get would be greatly appreciated. None of the vets that attended to the dogs seem to want to give me an opinion, they all simply say they don't know what the cause was. Thanks Steve -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.7 Final Web @ http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet ------------------- ----- ---- -- - |
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Giardia and Autoimmune disease help please
HOWEDY Steve,
WELCOME to The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's 100% CONSISTENTLY NEARLY INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WWW Wits' End Dog, Child, Kat And Horse Training Method Manual Forums {); ~ ) I'm Jerry Howe, The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard {) ; ~ ) Here's your own FREE COPY of The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's The *666* Edition Of Your Own FREE COPY Of The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing GRAND Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's 100% CONSISTENTLY NEARLY INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WWW Wits' End Dog, Child, Kat And Horsey Training Method Manual {) ; ~ ) {#}: ~ } 8 { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } http://makeashorterlink.com/?K3AD21A3D { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } 8 { ~ :{@} "Steve" wrote in message ... I took my 2 3 year old german shepherd females to a training boot camp HOWE did they do? Do you think they're pupperly trained? when I got them back they both had a severe case of giardia. Giardia is WON funny critter and it's ubiquitHOWES to boot. It's opportunistic as well, thriving on critters with a compromised auto immune system. HOWEver in the majority of cases in heelthy critters it goes unnoticed with no symptoms and is self limiting. A HEELTHY immune system WON'T succumb to Giardia UNLESS they're WALLOWING IN FILTH. {) : ~ ) After 2 rounds of Albon & Panacur, then 2 rounds of Metrondiazole, the diarrhea finally stopped after over a month of treatment. That's shitty {} : ~ ( It can be hard to treat. Giardia is a bug critters get from eating poop, wild critters and stuff like water that's got dead critters in it. Probiotics are worth a try. Psyllium seems to help. There's more drug info below... They still had soft stools All that stuff can upset the digestive system pretty good. That's HOWE COME the probiotics and psyllium may heelp {) : ~ ) but a snap test came back negative That's a pretty neat test. so the vet put them on 40 mg Prednisone thinking the digestive system was irratated by the long period of time they had it. That's dangerHOWES medecine. After 20 days of this we started to tapper them off the Prednisone, the stools had become about 50% normal & 50% soft. That's not normal. Perhaps it's anXXXIHOWESNESS? Mike Richards, DVM: Prednisone is known to produce a "steroid psychosis" in some people. To the best of my knowledge, no one really knows for sure if this occurs in dogs, but I believe that it does. I have seen two or three dogs with really strange behavior when they were on prednisone that cleared up consistently when they were not on prednisone. Corticosteroids like prednisone probably do not shorten the lifespan when used judiciously. They do have several side effects, including lowering the immune response, increasing drinking, urinating and appetite and predisposing dogs to diabetes and possibly pancreatitis. Again, using prednisone every other day makes all of the side effects less likely to occur. Prednisone and other corticosteroids may cause other side effects, as well. Hairloss, dullness or thinning of the haircoat is occasionally seen in cats. Thinning of the skin and increased susceptibility to skin infections may occur. Panting is commonly seen in dogs as a side effect of corticosteroid use and is seen less frequently in cats, as well. We have had a couple of feline patients who developed diarrhea as a side effect of prednisone usage. Ulcers are reported to occur sometimes after corticosteroid usage but I don't recall seeing this problem in any of our patients. Generalized immune suppression can occur, particularly at higher corticosteroid doses or with frequent administration of corticosteroids. This is the side effect that we worry the most about in cats, as there is some evidence that corticosteroids can make it possible for dormant feline leukemia virus or herpes virus infections to reappear. It is a good idea to watch carefully for signs of illness when it is necessary to use corticosteroids in a cat and to report any signs of illness to your vet as soon as possible. Corticosteroid may lead to an increased incidence of pancreatitis in dogs but I am not sure if this problem occurs in cats. Use of cortisones makes it harder to control insulin dosages in diabetic pets and they may even help to induce diabetes in susceptible pets. In people, corticosteroid induced pyschoses are reported. I honestly think that this occasionally occurs in pets but have no real scientific data to support that belief. Still, if your cat starts hiding out all day, is more aggressive, or exhibits any recognizable behavioral changes it would be worthwhile to report them to your vet. There are probably other side effects that I haven't thought of. Sometimes when I look at the lists of things that corticosteroids do that aren't good for the patient it is hard to understand why we use them." On the day I was suppose to start giving the dogs Prednisone every other day one of the dogs started limping on her front right leg. That's curiHOWES. I took her to the vet and he stopped the Prednisone and put her on Rimadyl. That can be DEADLY: Rimadyl is not recommended for animals with known bleeding disorders and should not be used if a dog has preexisting liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or a known tendency towards gastrointestinal ulceration. In fact, these are some of the side effects reported in a small number of cases involving the use of Rimadyl. Rimadyl should never be given along with any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, or along with any corticosteroid hormones such as prednisone, prednisolone, or dexamethasone. Rimadyl Given Simultaneously with Prednisone; No Baseline Tests Done; Side Effects Warnings Not Given... Fatal Outcome From an E-mail received November 28, 2001 snip She immediately began throwing up and acting lethargic. Naaah? I assumed it was the new medicine causing this so I cut the dosage in half. Still she got worse after 3 days she was so bad I took her to a new vet where she was tested positive for Giardia Could be they got a new EXXXPOSURE. (as was the other dog),she was admitted for a fever of unknown origin and hydration. Both dogs were given Panacur & Metrondiazole at the same time and this finally cured the soft stools. Looks like you're done with it. While admitted to the hospital the dog was given many tests and all came back negative. She was released and after 2 days was back in for a fever and lethargy again. Finally I took her to a specialist and he ran all kinds of tests, and all came back negative. He put her back on the prednisone and she finally stablilized. Till the next time. Finally the regular vet did an ANA autoimmune test and she came back positive with a count of 3500. That's Greek. After 1 month of high dosages of several steroids she had to be put down because of pain from swelling joints and open sores on her feet. That's INSANE. The trainning kennel I took them to paid a portion of the first vet bill, As they probably shoulda. but now have denied any responsibility for the Giardia. Well your dogs DID get it again after leavin. Perhaps they didn't get it at all from the kennel? They say that since it takes 2 weeks before symptoms show up, that my dogs had to have been infected prior to being boarded there. Could be. I spent over $6000 on the Giardia and trying to save the dog from the autoimmune problem, That's incredible. plus $1500 on the trainning. It'd be hard to prove they done anything wrong. Both dogs are house dogs and only went out in our fenced in back yard for play time or to relieve themselves. They can get giardia from bunny poops. Neither dog had ever had any health problems or diarrhea prior to going to this kennel. It'd be nearly impossible to be certain they got it from the kennel. Incubation period for Giardia: Symptoms generally begin 1-2 weeks after being infected. (Source: excerpt from Giardiasis: DPD) Duration of Giardia: Up to a month without treatments; I live in central Florida, LikeWIZE. and the kennel is located in this area also. My question is does anyone have experience or knowledge in a case of Giardia contributing to the onset of Autoimmune disease? No, it's the other way arHOWEND. Any help or guidance I can get would be greatly appreciated. HOWE long were your dogs in the kennel? THAT MIGHT be able to prove if they were infected there or not. None of the vets that attended to the dogs seem to want to give me an opinion, There's no case against the kennel. If anything the veterinary treatment PROBABLY contributed to her auto immune DIS-EASE. they all simply say they don't know what the cause was. She'd been on repeated treatments of P-HOWERFUL drugs KNOWN and DESIGNED TO DEBILITATE the autoimmune system {) : ~ ( . Thanks You're welcome Steve I'm Jerry Howe, The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply A-M-A-Z-I-N-G G-R-A-N-D Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard {) ; ~ ) Flagyl & Metronidazole are the same drug. They're for giardia... but you CANNOT GET OVER IT if your dog EATS INFECTED POO!!! Special warnings about this medication If you experience seizures or numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, hands, or feet, remember that you should stop taking Flagyl and call your doctor immediately. If you have liver disease, make sure the doctor is aware of it. Flagyl should be used with caution. Active or undiagnosed yeast infections may appear or worsen when you take Flagyl. Two serious side effects that have occurred with Flagyl are seizures and numbness or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, and feet. If you experience either of these symptoms, stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately. More common side effects may include: Abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting Less common side effects may include: Blood disorders, confusion, dark urine, decreased sex drive, depression, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, dry mouth (or vagina or vulva), fever, flushing, furry tongue, hives, inability to hold urine, increased production of pale urine, inflamed mouth or tongue, inflammation of the rectum, irritability, lack of muscle coordination, metallic taste, occasional joint pain, pain during sexual intercourse, painful or difficult urination, pelvic pressure, rash, stuffy nose, vertigo, weakness, yeast infection (candida) in vagina Recommended dosage ADULT Trichomoniasis One-day treatment: 2 grams of Flagyl, taken as a single dose or divided into 2 doses (1 gram each) taken in the same day. Seven-day course of treatment: 250 milligrams 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days. Acute Intestinal Amebiasis (Acute Amebic Dysentery) The usual dose is 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Amebic Liver Abscess The usual dose is 500 milligrams or 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Common Side Effects: Check with your doctor if any of the following sideeffects continue or are bothersome: Diarrhea dizziness or lightheadedness headache loss of appetite nausea or vomiting stomach pain or cramps USES OF THIS MEDICATION Metronidazole is an antibiotic especially effective against anaerobic infections (infections that grow without the presence of oxygen.) In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties in the large intestine and is a very effective anti-diarrhea medication. It is an effective antibiotic against certain protozoal infections, especially GIARDIA. A common use of this medication would be the treatment of colitis, which may or may not be caused by inflammatory bowel disease. HOW THIS MEDICATION WORKS http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_metronidazole.html The normal tissues of our bodies depend on the presence of oxygen for survival and, indeed, we have an elaborate circulatory system to see that oxygen is transported throughout our bodies. In other words, our cells live aerobically. Abscessed tissues and tumors with poor central circulation do not receive blood supply and oxygen. Only bacteria that can live without oxygen can survive in these areas. These bacteria are called "anaerobic" bacteria. In anaerobic conditions, the metronidazole molecule changes so as to inhibit the DNA repair enzymes that normally would repair cells. This means death for anaerobic bacteria but no effect on aerobic tissues. Metronidazole is also used in radiotherapy for cancer as this DNA effect can sensitize anaerobic tumor tissues to radiation making a smaller dose of radiation more effective. Metronidazole is able to modify cell mediated immunity so as to normalize excessive immune reactions, especially in the large intestine. We do not know how metronidazole is able to do this. ---------------------------------- http://www.marvistavet.com/html/panacur.html BRAND NAME: PANACUR AVAILABLE IN ORAL SUSPENSION AND GRANULES BACKGROUND The care of animals has always included the management of internal parasites. As technology has progressed, the medications developed have become more and more broad in the spectrum of parasites they can eradicate. Fenbendazole is a member of the benzimidizole group of anti-parasite medications which makes it a relatively broad spectrum product. HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED Fenbendazole (often abbreviated "FBZ") is used in both large and small animals. In dogs, it is useful against roundworms, hookworms, and the more difficult to treat whipworms. It is effective against the Taenia species of tapeworm but not against the Common tapeworm Dipylidium Dcaninum. It is also effective against giardia, a protozoan and several species of lungworm and even some flukes. Fenbendazole is rarely required for feline use but can certainly be used safely in the cat. Fenbendazole is not approved by the FDA for use in the cat, however. SIDE EFFECTS Some animals experience vomiting/nausea after deworming. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS There are no significant drug interactions in small animal use. CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS Fenbendazole is considered safe for use in pregnancy in all species. Treatment is necessary for three consecutive days. Treatment may require a second course depending on which parasite is being treated. ================ |
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Giardia and Autoimmune disease help please
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HOWEDY Steve, WELCOME to The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's 100% CONSISTENTLY NEARLY INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WWW Wits' End Dog, Child, Kat And Horse Training Method Manual Forums {); ~ ) I'm Jerry Howe, The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard {) ; ~ ) Here's your own FREE COPY of The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's The *666* Edition Of Your Own FREE COPY Of The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing GRAND Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's 100% CONSISTENTLY NEARLY INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WWW Wits' End Dog, Child, Kat And Horsey Training Method Manual {) ; ~ ) {#}: ~ } 8 { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } http://makeashorterlink.com/?K3AD21A3D { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } { ~ :{@} {#}: ~ } 8 { ~ :{@} "Steve" wrote in message ... I took my 2 3 year old german shepherd females to a training boot camp HOWE did they do? Do you think they're pupperly trained? when I got them back they both had a severe case of giardia. Giardia is WON funny critter and it's ubiquitHOWES to boot. It's opportunistic as well, thriving on critters with a compromised auto immune system. HOWEver in the majority of cases in heelthy critters it goes unnoticed with no symptoms and is self limiting. A HEELTHY immune system WON'T succumb to Giardia UNLESS they're WALLOWING IN FILTH. {) : ~ ) After 2 rounds of Albon & Panacur, then 2 rounds of Metrondiazole, the diarrhea finally stopped after over a month of treatment. That's shitty {} : ~ ( It can be hard to treat. Giardia is a bug critters get from eating poop, wild critters and stuff like water that's got dead critters in it. Probiotics are worth a try. Psyllium seems to help. There's more drug info below... They still had soft stools All that stuff can upset the digestive system pretty good. That's HOWE COME the probiotics and psyllium may heelp {) : ~ ) but a snap test came back negative That's a pretty neat test. so the vet put them on 40 mg Prednisone thinking the digestive system was irratated by the long period of time they had it. That's dangerHOWES medecine. After 20 days of this we started to tapper them off the Prednisone, the stools had become about 50% normal & 50% soft. That's not normal. Perhaps it's anXXXIHOWESNESS? Mike Richards, DVM: Prednisone is known to produce a "steroid psychosis" in some people. To the best of my knowledge, no one really knows for sure if this occurs in dogs, but I believe that it does. I have seen two or three dogs with really strange behavior when they were on prednisone that cleared up consistently when they were not on prednisone. Corticosteroids like prednisone probably do not shorten the lifespan when used judiciously. They do have several side effects, including lowering the immune response, increasing drinking, urinating and appetite and predisposing dogs to diabetes and possibly pancreatitis. Again, using prednisone every other day makes all of the side effects less likely to occur. Prednisone and other corticosteroids may cause other side effects, as well. Hairloss, dullness or thinning of the haircoat is occasionally seen in cats. Thinning of the skin and increased susceptibility to skin infections may occur. Panting is commonly seen in dogs as a side effect of corticosteroid use and is seen less frequently in cats, as well. We have had a couple of feline patients who developed diarrhea as a side effect of prednisone usage. Ulcers are reported to occur sometimes after corticosteroid usage but I don't recall seeing this problem in any of our patients. Generalized immune suppression can occur, particularly at higher corticosteroid doses or with frequent administration of corticosteroids. This is the side effect that we worry the most about in cats, as there is some evidence that corticosteroids can make it possible for dormant feline leukemia virus or herpes virus infections to reappear. It is a good idea to watch carefully for signs of illness when it is necessary to use corticosteroids in a cat and to report any signs of illness to your vet as soon as possible. Corticosteroid may lead to an increased incidence of pancreatitis in dogs but I am not sure if this problem occurs in cats. Use of cortisones makes it harder to control insulin dosages in diabetic pets and they may even help to induce diabetes in susceptible pets. In people, corticosteroid induced pyschoses are reported. I honestly think that this occasionally occurs in pets but have no real scientific data to support that belief. Still, if your cat starts hiding out all day, is more aggressive, or exhibits any recognizable behavioral changes it would be worthwhile to report them to your vet. There are probably other side effects that I haven't thought of. Sometimes when I look at the lists of things that corticosteroids do that aren't good for the patient it is hard to understand why we use them." On the day I was suppose to start giving the dogs Prednisone every other day one of the dogs started limping on her front right leg. That's curiHOWES. I took her to the vet and he stopped the Prednisone and put her on Rimadyl. That can be DEADLY: Rimadyl is not recommended for animals with known bleeding disorders and should not be used if a dog has preexisting liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or a known tendency towards gastrointestinal ulceration. In fact, these are some of the side effects reported in a small number of cases involving the use of Rimadyl. Rimadyl should never be given along with any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, or along with any corticosteroid hormones such as prednisone, prednisolone, or dexamethasone. Rimadyl Given Simultaneously with Prednisone; No Baseline Tests Done; Side Effects Warnings Not Given... Fatal Outcome From an E-mail received November 28, 2001 snip She immediately began throwing up and acting lethargic. Naaah? I assumed it was the new medicine causing this so I cut the dosage in half. Still she got worse after 3 days she was so bad I took her to a new vet where she was tested positive for Giardia Could be they got a new EXXXPOSURE. (as was the other dog),she was admitted for a fever of unknown origin and hydration. Both dogs were given Panacur & Metrondiazole at the same time and this finally cured the soft stools. Looks like you're done with it. While admitted to the hospital the dog was given many tests and all came back negative. She was released and after 2 days was back in for a fever and lethargy again. Finally I took her to a specialist and he ran all kinds of tests, and all came back negative. He put her back on the prednisone and she finally stablilized. Till the next time. Finally the regular vet did an ANA autoimmune test and she came back positive with a count of 3500. That's Greek. After 1 month of high dosages of several steroids she had to be put down because of pain from swelling joints and open sores on her feet. That's INSANE. The trainning kennel I took them to paid a portion of the first vet bill, As they probably shoulda. but now have denied any responsibility for the Giardia. Well your dogs DID get it again after leavin. Perhaps they didn't get it at all from the kennel? They say that since it takes 2 weeks before symptoms show up, that my dogs had to have been infected prior to being boarded there. Could be. I spent over $6000 on the Giardia and trying to save the dog from the autoimmune problem, That's incredible. plus $1500 on the trainning. It'd be hard to prove they done anything wrong. Both dogs are house dogs and only went out in our fenced in back yard for play time or to relieve themselves. They can get giardia from bunny poops. Neither dog had ever had any health problems or diarrhea prior to going to this kennel. It'd be nearly impossible to be certain they got it from the kennel. Incubation period for Giardia: Symptoms generally begin 1-2 weeks after being infected. (Source: excerpt from Giardiasis: DPD) Duration of Giardia: Up to a month without treatments; I live in central Florida, LikeWIZE. and the kennel is located in this area also. My question is does anyone have experience or knowledge in a case of Giardia contributing to the onset of Autoimmune disease? No, it's the other way arHOWEND. Any help or guidance I can get would be greatly appreciated. HOWE long were your dogs in the kennel? THAT MIGHT be able to prove if they were infected there or not. None of the vets that attended to the dogs seem to want to give me an opinion, There's no case against the kennel. If anything the veterinary treatment PROBABLY contributed to her auto immune DIS-EASE. they all simply say they don't know what the cause was. She'd been on repeated treatments of P-HOWERFUL drugs KNOWN and DESIGNED TO DEBILITATE the autoimmune system {) : ~ ( . Thanks You're welcome Steve I'm Jerry Howe, The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply A-M-A-Z-I-N-G G-R-A-N-D Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard {) ; ~ ) Flagyl & Metronidazole are the same drug. They're for giardia... but you CANNOT GET OVER IT if your dog EATS INFECTED POO!!! Special warnings about this medication If you experience seizures or numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, hands, or feet, remember that you should stop taking Flagyl and call your doctor immediately. If you have liver disease, make sure the doctor is aware of it. Flagyl should be used with caution. Active or undiagnosed yeast infections may appear or worsen when you take Flagyl. Two serious side effects that have occurred with Flagyl are seizures and numbness or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, and feet. If you experience either of these symptoms, stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately. More common side effects may include: Abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting Less common side effects may include: Blood disorders, confusion, dark urine, decreased sex drive, depression, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, dry mouth (or vagina or vulva), fever, flushing, furry tongue, hives, inability to hold urine, increased production of pale urine, inflamed mouth or tongue, inflammation of the rectum, irritability, lack of muscle coordination, metallic taste, occasional joint pain, pain during sexual intercourse, painful or difficult urination, pelvic pressure, rash, stuffy nose, vertigo, weakness, yeast infection (candida) in vagina Recommended dosage ADULT Trichomoniasis One-day treatment: 2 grams of Flagyl, taken as a single dose or divided into 2 doses (1 gram each) taken in the same day. Seven-day course of treatment: 250 milligrams 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days. Acute Intestinal Amebiasis (Acute Amebic Dysentery) The usual dose is 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Amebic Liver Abscess The usual dose is 500 milligrams or 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Common Side Effects: Check with your doctor if any of the following sideeffects continue or are bothersome: Diarrhea dizziness or lightheadedness headache loss of appetite nausea or vomiting stomach pain or cramps USES OF THIS MEDICATION Metronidazole is an antibiotic especially effective against anaerobic infections (infections that grow without the presence of oxygen.) In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties in the large intestine and is a very effective anti-diarrhea medication. It is an effective antibiotic against certain protozoal infections, especially GIARDIA. A common use of this medication would be the treatment of colitis, which may or may not be caused by inflammatory bowel disease. HOW THIS MEDICATION WORKS http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_metronidazole.html The normal tissues of our bodies depend on the presence of oxygen for survival and, indeed, we have an elaborate circulatory system to see that oxygen is transported throughout our bodies. In other words, our cells live aerobically. Abscessed tissues and tumors with poor central circulation do not receive blood supply and oxygen. Only bacteria that can live without oxygen can survive in these areas. These bacteria are called "anaerobic" bacteria. In anaerobic conditions, the metronidazole molecule changes so as to inhibit the DNA repair enzymes that normally would repair cells. This means death for anaerobic bacteria but no effect on aerobic tissues. Metronidazole is also used in radiotherapy for cancer as this DNA effect can sensitize anaerobic tumor tissues to radiation making a smaller dose of radiation more effective. Metronidazole is able to modify cell mediated immunity so as to normalize excessive immune reactions, especially in the large intestine. We do not know how metronidazole is able to do this. ---------------------------------- http://www.marvistavet.com/html/panacur.html BRAND NAME: PANACUR AVAILABLE IN ORAL SUSPENSION AND GRANULES BACKGROUND The care of animals has always included the management of internal parasites. As technology has progressed, the medications developed have become more and more broad in the spectrum of parasites they can eradicate. Fenbendazole is a member of the benzimidizole group of anti-parasite medications which makes it a relatively broad spectrum product. HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED Fenbendazole (often abbreviated "FBZ") is used in both large and small animals. In dogs, it is useful against roundworms, hookworms, and the more difficult to treat whipworms. It is effective against the Taenia species of tapeworm but not against the Common tapeworm Dipylidium Dcaninum. It is also effective against giardia, a protozoan and several species of lungworm and even some flukes. Fenbendazole is rarely required for feline use but can certainly be used safely in the cat. Fenbendazole is not approved by the FDA for use in the cat, however. SIDE EFFECTS Some animals experience vomiting/nausea after deworming. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS There are no significant drug interactions in small animal use. CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS Fenbendazole is considered safe for use in pregnancy in all species. Treatment is necessary for three consecutive days. Treatment may require a second course depending on which parasite is being treated. ================ |
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