Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution for small mammals, reptiles and exotic birds. The dose rates given are for guidance only.
The use of a 0.5 ml (100 unit) insulin syringe should be considered for the withdrawal of very small volumes of the product and to facilitate dilution prior to administration.
Medicated fluids should be made up immediately prior to provision on a daily basis.
Administer In Drinking Water:
| Suggested concentration of Baytril in drinking water (ppm) | Suggested concentration of Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution per litre of water (ml/litre) | Concentration to be given daily in water |
Rabbit | 100 | 4 | 0.4 ml / 100 ml |
Guinea pig | 100 | 4 | 0.4 ml / 100 ml |
Golden hamster | 50 | 2 | 0.2 ml / 100 ml |
Gerbil | 100 | 4 | 0.4 ml / 100 ml |
Rat | 100 | 4 | 0.4 ml / 100 ml |
Mouse | 75 | 3 | 0.3 ml / 100 ml |
Ferret | 100 | 4 | 0.4 ml / 100 ml |
Exotic bird | 200 | 8 | 0.8 ml / 100 ml |
Reptile | 50 | 2 | 0.2 ml / 100 ml |
Direct administration by gavage:
When dosing with small quantities of liquid, a larger amount of gavage solution can be prepared to ensure accuracy.
Small mammals 5 mg/kg bw (0.2 ml/kg) Twice daily for 7 days
Reptile 5 mg/kg bw (0.2 ml/kg) Dose interval 24 - 48 hours for 6 days
Weight of small mammal or reptile | Volume of Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution | Amount of water to be added for dosing by gavage |
100 g | 0.02 ml | 0.08 ml* |
200 g | 0.04 ml | 0.16 ml |
500 g | 0.10 ml | 0.40 ml |
800 g | 0.16 ml | 0.64 ml |
1000 g | 0.20 ml | 0.80 ml |
* For animals less than 100 g add 0.2 ml Baytril to 0.8 ml water. From this 1 ml solution, dose using the table below:
Weight of small mammal or reptile less than 100 g | Dose of diluted Baytril |
20 g | 0.02 ml |
50 g | 0.05 ml |
100 g | 0.1 ml |
Exotic birds (excludes chickens and turkeys) 10 mg/kg bw (0.4 ml/kg) Twice daily for 7 days
Weight of exotic bird | Volume of Baytril 2.5% Oral Solution | Amount of water to be added for dosing by gavage |
20 g | 0.008 ml | 0.032 ml* |
50 g | 0.02 ml | 0.08 ml* |
100 g | 0.04 ml | 0.16 ml* |
500 g | 0.20 ml | 0.80 ml |
1000 g | 0.40 ml | 1.60 ml |
* For exotic birds less than 100 g add 0.2 ml Baytril to 0.8 ml water. From this 1 ml solution, dose using the table below:
Weight of exotic bird less than 100 g | Dose of diluted Baytril |
20 g | 0.04 ml |
50 g | 0.1 ml |
100 g | 0.2 ml |