The solution is made by adding 17.5 ml of 10% povidone-iodine in 500 cc of normal saline, resulting in a 0.35% dilution.1 jul 2011
How do I give my guinea pig liquid medicine?
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Should I clean a guinea pig wound?
Should I take my guinea pig to the vets? If you witness a fight and notice a wound on your guinea pig it is advisable to seek advice from your vet, some bite wounds can be very deep and in some cases require a stitch or tissue glue applied to close it. Small abrasions can be cleaned with saltwater daily if necessary.
Can I put antibiotic ointment on my guinea pig?
Two of the most common antibiotics that adversely affect guinea pigs are streptomycin and dihydrostreptomycin. Topical antibiotic ointments (i.e., those used on the skin) can also be toxic if the guinea pig licks and ingests the ointment.21 jul 2010
What is the difference between iodine and povidone iodine?
Iodine is a pure chemical element, and povidone-iodine is a product containing iodine as the main substance. The key difference between them is, Iodine is naturally available in sea water and in the earth crust whereas povidone iodine is a man- made product that contains iodine.12 oct 2015
Who should not use povidone iodine?
Thus care should be taken when using it in patients with burns covering more than 20% of the body surface or when renal failure is present. In general, povidone-iodine irrigation should not be used in patients with iodine sensitivity, burns, thryroid disease or renal disease until more research has been conducted.
What antibiotic ointment is safe for guinea pigs?
Antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial pneumonia in guinea pigs are chloramphenicol palmitate (30-50 mg/kg PO q12h × 7-21 days) and trimethoprim-sulfa (30-50 mg/kg PO q12h × 7 days), and enrofloxacin (5-10 mg/kg q12h × 7-21 days).