2020 Feb 6;15(2):e0228145. After a single dose of seconidazole, all the symptomatic cats’ diarrhea had resolved, and the side effects were minor. Disease Response in Animal Shelters Clinical signs of drug toxicity were not detected during the study. Programs & Services Million Cat Challenge Species: Cats, dogs, humans, ferrets, horses, rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles; Administered: Tablet, oral liquid, injection; About. Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl®) is an oral antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent used in the treatment of certain anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, such as those caused by Giardia, Trichomonas, or anaerobic bacteria. Compassion Fatigue Strategies Always follow the instructions given by your doctor. Twenty-six, adult, laboratory-reared cats were used in this study. Unable to load your collection due to an error A Brazilian study published in 2011 took a look at the drug seconidazole, used to treat human cases of giardiasis, as a potential treatment for naturally-infected cats. It may disrupt the ability of some microorganisms to make new genetic material. Shelter Medicine Externships Faculty & Staff Always follow the specific dosing instructions provided on the label of your pet’s medication and contact your veterinarian with any questions or concerns.Give the dose as soon as possible. Fujishiro MA, Lidbury JA, Pilla R, Steiner JM, Lappin MR, Suchodolski JS.PLoS One. For anaerobic infections 11 – 22 mg/lb given twice daily is common. Florida Animal Sheltering It was a small study — really, Dr. Crawford said, a pilot — but its results were encouraging. Shelter Consultation & Assessment Request Form Feces from infected animals should be removed from the environment promptly. Twenty-six, adult, laboratory-reared cats were used in this study. The dosage for metronidazole in dogs and cats varies depending on its intended use and the specifics of a patient’s case. Drugs used for the treatment of Giardia spp. I'm just really worried and it's my first time dealing with this. We need those clinical and field trials in the shelter environment… to determine the safety and efficacy of this drug.”She pointed out the potential advantages for shelters:It would also facilitate treatment of cats seized from large-scale hoarding cases, around half of whom will probably be infected. To give an example, in order to eliminate giardiasis cysts, vets will recommend 25 mg per kg of your cat's weight, administered orally twice a day for a week. Metronidazole benzoate is perhaps better tolerated by cats. vaccines licensed for dogs and cats to have lessened Giardia spp. Dog was better (but did have soft stool during treatment time). Metronidazole is an antibiotic prescribed by veterinarians for dogs to treat diarrhea, inflammation of the large intestine, and other bacterial and parasitic infections such as Giardia. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Dogs who receive too much of this medicine, or those treated with metronidazole for extended periods of time, will need emergency veterinary attention if … 2018 Apr;8(2):124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jpha.2017.11.001. Atypon Thankfully we can tell the doctor and receive the pain relief we need. Faculty and Instructors 2019 Jun 6;9(6):325. doi: 10.3390/ani9060325.J Pharm Anal.