I took my tortoise to the vet yesterday for a chronic runny, sometimes bubbly nose and he prescribed gentamicin sulfate. As they did not have the drops on hand, the vet (who I found on the CTTC website) wrote me a prescription to be filled at a normal pharmacy. The instructions say they are to be administered twice a day ( I spaced it 12 hours), one drop to each nostril and one to the mouth if I can. The box says it is 3mg, and she weighs 7.4 pounds. The only reason I'm worried is because I read online that this antibiotic can have nephrotoxic effects.
The vet gave her a physical exam, but didn't culture her nose or run any tests. He said it was good that the nostrils appeared open and the discharge was clear. He said her mouth was slightly inflamed, but the antibiotic in the mouth would help. Other than the runny nose, she seems the same. Her appetite has been great and she's as mobile as ever.
I would definitely appreciate a little feedback, though. Does the diagnosis and the medication seem right?
The vet gave her a physical exam, but didn't culture her nose or run any tests. He said it was good that the nostrils appeared open and the discharge was clear. He said her mouth was slightly inflamed, but the antibiotic in the mouth would help. Other than the runny nose, she seems the same. Her appetite has been great and she's as mobile as ever.
I would definitely appreciate a little feedback, though. Does the diagnosis and the medication seem right?