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Connie · 11-20-2005, 12:57 PM

Hi Julie,
Metronidazole (I spelled that wrong in the previous post) is a type of antibiotic that is used commonly in dogs with gastric problems. In most cases, once a dog is on this, they can be weaned off of it and don't need to take it long term. It clears up the problem and hopefully for good. With Maddie, first she took it 8 days and then stopped and got sick again. Then she took it for a month straight and I was told to very slowly wean her off the meds, which I did. She was good for about a week, and that is when the vet told me she needs to be on this the rest of her life. I don't really like that idea, so I slowly weaned her off of them again and sure enough, she got her symptoms back. Now I just give it to her every 3 days and may even try going 4, mainly because I don't like her being on too much meds.

Also, another suggestion...TLC (Nicole), a YT member, has a dog with these same problems and the Metronidazole didn't work for her pup, so the vet put him on something called Tylan Powder which she sprinkles on his food every other day, which works very well for her.

I sure hope you can get little Kita straightened out and feeling well. Maybe you can ask your vet about the things I mentioned! Keep us updated!

11-20-2005, 12:57 PM	#5
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hi Julie, Metronidazole (I spelled that wrong in the previous post) is a type of antibiotic that is used commonly in dogs with gastric problems. In most cases, once a dog is on this, they can be weaned off of it and don't need to take it long term. It clears up the problem and hopefully for good. With Maddie, first she took it 8 days and then stopped and got sick again. Then she took it for a month straight and I was told to very slowly wean her off the meds, which I did. She was good for about a week, and that is when the vet told me she needs to be on this the rest of her life. I don't really like that idea, so I slowly weaned her off of them again and sure enough, she got her symptoms back. Now I just give it to her every 3 days and may even try going 4, mainly because I don't like her being on too much meds. Also, another suggestion...TLC (Nicole), a YT member, has a dog with these same problems and the Metronidazole didn't work for her pup, so the vet put him on something called Tylan Powder which she sprinkles on his food every other day, which works very well for her. I sure hope you can get little Kita straightened out and feeling well. Maybe you can ask your vet about the things I mentioned! Keep us updated!