Hi Janet,
The does that I used that did clear up the respiratory infection was
the dosage for a canary, that is 250 mg of Tetracycline Hydrochloride
per an 8 oz bottle of water.
Note however that my instructions said to change the water every 24
hours, so I used 1/2 a tablet with 4 oz of water (so as to not waste the
medicine). I was planning to go for 10 days as a couple of people on
the list recommended, but one of the pups was still not well so I ended
up going for 14 days. Watch for your pups to be clicking quite a bit,
puffed up fur, eyes 3/4 open/glazy. Labored breathing (sides heaving in
and out) is a very bad sign.
Good luck to you as they complete weaning. Donna
Janet Morrow wrote:
> Hanna and Jo-Jo's three oldest pups are on their own now. I have read
> that there are sometimes problems with pups when they are first taken
> from the parents. So far they are doing fine. The only thing that I
> did notice last night was that their fur looked a little greeser than
> normal. I thought that they might not be grooming themselves well
> enough. They are active and eating. 1. What should I watch for?2.
> If the pups do start having problems how much Tetracycline would I add
> to their water? (The bottle holds 8oz.) PLEASE NOTE: I did buy some
> antibiotics from the nearest pet store last time I was there. All
> they had was "Tetracycline Antibiotic Capsules" "Freshwater Formula A
> 1-H, Specific for Livebearers and Goldfish." (they had none for
> birds) The capsules are 250 mg, and it says to add 1 to each 10 NET
> gallons of aquarium water. Thank you,Janet
