Originally Posted by mmound
You don't just give a high-potency antibiotic like Baytril without knowing WTH you're dealing with. No Quarter Kennel apparently still doesn't get it, as he lost one of his own bitches to this last year, precisely because he thinks he can just sit there and "give antibiotics" for everything that happens to a dog. THIS IS WRONG!!! Sometimes, you need a vet!! ... And you actually need to get an exam, and you need to have THE SENSE to know when to do so
Any bitch who "acts sick" when pregnant or in heat is a red flag case and needs a vet
If she is anemic, I would suspect she has babesia (although there is usually a fever associated with it). There are A TON of good articles on here, from babesia to how to use antibiotics. Read them!
It is absolutely wrong just to "give Baytril" to a pregnant/in-heat sick bitch without knowing what's wrong with her. Again, generally, when bitches won't eat while they're bleeding, it is something SERIOUS. Baytril (and some other drugs) MAY be advised, if she has pyometra, but if she has babesia it won't do a thing for her. You need to clarify what is wrong with her ASAP.
A vet visit is mandatory to confirm the babesia, or the pyometra, if she is not eating her food and has a low RBC.
Good luck,
Jack
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