treating ear infections

[Rachael]

Wondering what everyone uses???? :stickpoke:

 

[eagle]

We use what the vet prescribes after a vet visit.

 

[Rachael]

Which is hehe?

 

[smilez_n_hugs]

We use what the vet prescribes after a vet visit.

Same here because each case is different.

 

[Rachael]

Would a steroid infection, then course of prednisalone & baytril be okay?

 

[jorats]

My vet prescribes Baytril but no steroids, she believes a steroid could actually cause more harm which she does have a point but many other vets do prescribe a steroid along with a antibiotic.

 

[Rachael]

I thought it was good for any inflamation?

 

[jorats]

Prednisone is good with inflammation but it also weakens the immune system which can then be detrimental to the rat when fighting a big infection. You could also try metacam.

 

[lilspaz68]

I usually use baytril and doxy for my abs and a steroid for a few days to reduce inflammation.
Doxycycline also has anti-inflammatory properties as well.