Sharon, one thing we have plenty of here in Arizona is compounding pharmacies. Diamondback Drugs or one of the other pharmacies can make a dose of metronidazole small enough for a two pounder. You might just have to wait a day or so for the meds. We continued on with panacur because our pup did fine with it. I hope you've spoken to your vet by now. Unless your Lacy is lethargic, vomiting or has diarrhea, she will be fine waiting on the meds. Our little gal was very sick with giardia when she was diagnosed so there was some urgency at first, but her symptoms resolved within a couple of days. Its important to continue to monitor with fecal samples - we waited about two weeks after the meds were completed - because they can still carry the parasite without having any symptoms. It felt like a never ending battle to me. It took at least a few months before she had a clear stool sample. I was so angry that our poor little gal came home with this nasty parasite. She was a rescue from across the Mexican border so I'm sure that's where she got it.
Let us know how Lacy is doing.
Diana |