Flagyl Toxicity revisited

Posted by David on January 28, 2002 at 11:48:31:

Carl suggested I post the answer to an inquiry I sent to Dr Jacobsen one of the references sited in "Ackerman...Reptile Husbandry" on the toxicity of Flagyl (metronidazole) in Indigos, Dr Jocobsen says its all anecdotal. This is significant, it means no actual testing was ever done, this is akin to the difference between a report or a flying saucer from someone from the mid-west ( no offence guys, we just don't see them in New York) & one on the ground in lets say Roswell. Kidding aside, with out a scientific study ( not on my Indigos, though if my Yellowtail doesn't stop biting she may be available, more kidding) the toxicity question & dosages are up in the air. I have used the lower dosage recommended in "Reptile Husbandry" and found it safe.

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• Re: Flagyl Toxicity revisited David 01/29/02 (0)
• Why not use something else? jeremy 01/28/02 (6)
  • Jeremy makes an excellent point.................... Fred Albury(Aztec Reptiles) 01/28/02 (5)
    • Here's why Fred and Jeremy.. Carl 01/28/02 (4)
      • Gotcha Jeremy 01/28/02 (1)
        • Re: Gotcha.... Reply Carl 01/29/02 (0)
      • No shelling Doc, I have total respect for your knowledge Fred Albury(Aztec Reptiles) 01/28/02 (1)
        • Re: No shelling Doc, I have total respect for your knowledge Carl 01/29/02 (0)

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: Carl suggested I post the answer to an inquiry I sent to Dr Jacobsen one of the references sited in "Ackerman...Reptile Husbandry" on the toxicity of Flagyl (metronidazole) in Indigos, Dr Jocobsen says its all anecdotal. This is significant, it means no actual testing was ever done, this is akin to the difference between a report or a flying saucer from someone from the mid-west ( no offence guys, we just don't see them in New York) & one on the ground in lets say Roswell. Kidding aside, with out a scientific study ( not on my Indigos, though if my Yellowtail doesn't stop biting she may be available, more kidding) the toxicity question & dosages are up in the air. I have used the lower dosage recommended in "Reptile Husbandry" and found it safe.

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