UPDATE!!!!Lilly is not well at all!!! Graphic Photo

[jorats]

I did a quick google and it looks like Advantage is ok. I've never used it but Debbie D has a reference to it. http://www.ratfanclub.org/skin.html

That is good news that there's no obstruction or mass in the abdomen.
I wonder if the lice was making her so weak and screwing with her intestinal tract?

 

[Melissa's ZOO]

I did a quick google and it looks like Advantage is ok. I've never used it but Debbie D has a reference to it. http://www.ratfanclub.org/skin.html

That is good news that there's no obstruction or mass in the abdomen.
I wonder if the lice was making her so weak and screwing with her intestinal tract?

Thanks, Jo I did see that in Debbie's article so I will go ahead and use it, since I paid for it and it is pre measured for me so no guessing on who get how much.

I am hoping that the lice was the problem and that she gets better after her treatment. The vet also gave me some antibiotics to help her get better quicker. Tri/Sulp something I can't really remember it is strawberry flavored so she ate it right up.

Will I need to treat my HAIRLESS? If so do I just put it on her skin?

 

[jorats]

I would treat the hairless. The bug can't live on him but can certainly bite him.

You got NovoTrimmel/Bactrim/Septra. A good drug for infections.

 

[Melissa's ZOO]

Okay, thanks.

That's good to know. I am so used to just getting baytril.

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and very helpful advice.

I will get some new pics of the girls up as soon as Lilly looks a little happier. It is depressing to see her so unhappy.

 

[lilspaz68]

I think Advantage works fine for lice but not necessarily for mites. So you should be okay.

 

[jennifervb]

Poor little Lily!!!! What a nightmare for you both!

Thank God the vet was able to see her sooner!!!!

I'm sorry that I didn't reach this thread sooner but I am very happy to read that she is going to be ok!!! :love6:

Please give her kisses, cuddles and scritches from me... and :hugs: to you Melissa. What a trooper you are! :heart: :rose: