Veterian Key

Chapter 4 Reptiles Paul M. Gibbons, Eric Klaphake, James W. Carpenter For ease of use for the reptile chapter, drug dosages are first listed by “most species,” followed by dosages…

Chapter 12 Primates Celia R. Valverde, Marie-Josee Lemoy TABLE 12-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Primates. Agent Dosage Species/Comments Amikacin 2.3 mg/kg IM q24h3,65,145 Lemurs, chimpanzees   5 mg/kg…

Chapter 8 Rodents Jörg Mayer TABLE 8-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a Agent Dosage Comments Amikacin 5 mg/kg SC, IM q8h40 Chinchillas   8-16 mg/kg SC, IM, IV…

CHAPTER 10 Ferrets James K. Morrisey TABLE 10-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Ferrets. Agent Dosage Comments Amikacin 8-16 mg/kg SC, IM, IV divided q8-24h65,100 Potentially ototoxic and nephrotoxic…

Chapter 3 Amphibians Kevin Wright, Ryan S. DeVoe TABLE 3-1 Antimicrobial Agents Used in Amphibians.a,b Agent Dosage Species/Comments Amikacin 5 mg/kg SC, IM, ICe q24-48h54 Most species; may be used…

Chapter 6 Sugar gliders David M. Brust, Geoffrey W. Pye TABLE 6-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Sugar Gliders. Agent Dosage Comments Amikacin sulfate 10 mg/kg IM q12h ×…

Chapter 13 Wildlife David L. McRuer, Natalie H. Hall TABLE 13-1 Checklist for the Care of Sick, Injured, or Orphaned Wildlife.a The information contained within this section is designed to…

Chapter 1 Invertebrates Gregory A. Lewbart TABLE 1-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Invertebrates.a–e Agent Dosage Comments Benzalkonium chloride 0.5 mg/L long-term66 Quaternary amine with broad disinfection properties  …

Chapter 2 Fish Gregory A. Lewbart TABLE 2-1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Fish.a–f Agent Dosage Comments Acriflavine 4 mg/L × 4h78 Rainbow trout/organic dye and antifungal agent  …