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Is 150mg fluconazole dosage normal for my dog's yeast infection?
Assuming Bruno weighs more than 30lbs the dosage is actually borderline low, I personally do not like Fluconazole, I usually prefer to use Itraconazole which I find more effective and safer, but at this dosage you do not have to worry about any severe side effects.
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Dog stumbling, heavy breathing, hind legs: Fluconazole side effect?
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I have never seen these symptoms occur with use of Fluconazole. I would say that this would be an uncommon side effect of Fluconazole but I cannot rule it out for sure. I would stop the Fluconazole and see if this helps resolve the problem. The heavy breathing could be due to Coke being in pain. This sounds more of a back problem and if his legs are not working well and he seems to be paralyzed or wobbly in the hind end, this could be due to a spinal issue if there is a prolapsed spinal disc. If the symptoms do not resolve after stopping fluconazole, I would recommend discussing a protruding intervertebral disc with the vet as a possible cause of the symptoms. This can be treated using steroids and pain medications. In some cases, surgical intervention is required to restore function back to the legs. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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How long does fluconazole stay in my dog's body and show side effects?
According to Plumb's Veterinary Drug handbook, in humans, fluconazole's half life is 30 hours. That means that it should be completely eliminated from the body within 72 hours from the last treatment.
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Is it safe to give my dog human fluconazole for a yeast infection?
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My cat is coughing. Can I use Velosef capsules instead of the syrup?
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry that Jolly is not feeling well. There is no difference in the active ingredient, an antibiotic, between Velosef syrup vs capsules/tablets. Slight differences in the way the compound is dissolved may be present, but the activity is the same. Most veterinarians prescribe medications based on the animal's weight, so the total dose (total milligrams) needs to be the same no matter the form of the medication. I recommend asking your vet what the total amount of medication is per dose, and ensuring that the same amount is present in either the capsules, tablets, or syrup. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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