I hope these questions are not too weird, but I am very new to tropheus.
I have read a lot about keeping meds like metronidazole and/or clout on hand to help with bloat. I am just wondering if all metronidazole is the same (other than strength/dose, obviously.) I work for a vet and we use metronidazole quite a bit to treat dogs and cats. I know the doctor would not have a problem with sending me home with some. I have not really looked into the met. that we use at the clinic, but (assuming its not flavored or anything) would it be safe to use? If so, what would be the proper dosage? Since it is in pill form, would I have to grind it? Also, this should only be used to treat if there is an actual problem, and not kept at theraputic levels or used as a preventative/precaution, right?
I have seen clout for sale at the LFS, but no metronidazole. At the chain fish store I am only really seeing things like coppersafe and tetracyclin based meds. If what we stock at the clinic isnt the same thing, should I just get clout?
Thanks in advance!
Jenn
I have read a lot about keeping meds like metronidazole and/or clout on hand to help with bloat. I am just wondering if all metronidazole is the same (other than strength/dose, obviously.) I work for a vet and we use metronidazole quite a bit to treat dogs and cats. I know the doctor would not have a problem with sending me home with some. I have not really looked into the met. that we use at the clinic, but (assuming its not flavored or anything) would it be safe to use? If so, what would be the proper dosage? Since it is in pill form, would I have to grind it? Also, this should only be used to treat if there is an actual problem, and not kept at theraputic levels or used as a preventative/precaution, right?
I have seen clout for sale at the LFS, but no metronidazole. At the chain fish store I am only really seeing things like coppersafe and tetracyclin based meds. If what we stock at the clinic isnt the same thing, should I just get clout?
Thanks in advance!
Jenn