Veterinary Drugs & Dosages Table

Bat

DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
(Amoxicillin trihydrate/ Clavulanate potassium) (Clavamox® Drops Rx) 0.005ml/g 0.05ml PO Reconstitute with 14ml water. BID for 14 to 30 days. (Continue for 48 hours after bat is asymptomatic.) Keep refrigerated. Discard after ten days. Do not use if mixture becomes discoloured.
Amoxycillin (Oral Suspension, 50mg ) 0.005ml/g 0.05ml PO BID for 14 to 30 days Respiratory infections, skin infections, enteritis
Cephalexin 250mg/5ml
Oral Suspension		 0.005ml/g 0.05ml PO Mix 5ml water with 8g (one tsp)
Cephalexin.
BID for 14 to 30 days		 Keep refrigerated
Clindamycin (Antirobe)
(300mg/2ml)		 0.0005ml/g 0.005ml SC BID for 14 to 30 days May cause diarrhoea in nursing pups if given to lactating females.
0.25ml SC Mix 0.01ml Clindamycin with 0.49ml LRS. BID for 14 to 30 days
Enrofloxacin (Baytril 2.27%) SC: 0.001-
0.002ml/g		 0.01 to .02ml SC Mix 0.02 to 0.04ml with 0.25ml LRS to lessen sting and aid in hydration.
SID, for 7 to 10 days		 Only give PO to adult bats.
Do NOT give to pups / lactating females UNLESS life threatening situation – joint lesions
PO: 0.0001ml/g 0.05ml PO Mix 0.25ml Baytril with 1ml of fruit juice
BID for 10 to 14 days
Tetracycline 100mg/ml 0.005ml/g 0.05ml PO BID for 14 to 30 days

 

 Do not give with other medications or calcium-containing foods such as milk formula or yogurt. Do not administer to pregnant or lactating females unless Chlamydophila is suspected.
DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
Buprenorphine 0.3mg/ml (Temgesic/Vetergesic) 0.0001mg/g 0.02ml PO May be applied to the gums to be absorbed through mucous membrane. BID for up to 5 days
Carprofen (Rimadyl/Zenecarp) *1 2-4mg/kg SC Dilute with water
Dexamethasone (Injectable Solution 2mg/ml) 0.003ml/g Warm fluids before injecting.
See directions for dose		 SC Mix 0.03ml dex with 0.25ml LRS and administer entire dose.
BID for 2 – 7 days. If given for more than 3 days dose should be tapered as follows. If given for 4 days, give SID on day 4; if given for 5 days, give SID on days 4 and 5; if given for 6 days, give SID on days 4 and 5, and give 0.1ml on day 6; if given for 7 days, give SID on days 4 and 5, and give 0.1ml on days 6		 May cause excessive thirst
and urination. Do not use
in conjunction with metacam
or aspirin – intestinal bleeding. Administer to older bats only if the severity of the condition warrants it. Injections can cause immediate fatal heart attacks in bats over 8 years of age.
Meloxicam 1.5mg/ml (Metacam) 0.002ml/g 0.02ml PO BID for 1 to 3 days. Do not administer for
more than three days		 Do not use in conjunction with
dexamethasone, ketoprophen,
aspirin or any other NSAID drug as
intestinal bleeding may result.
DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
(Acepromazine 10mg/ml:
butorphanol 2mg/ml)		 0.008ml/g 0.08ml SC Mix 0.05ml acepromazine
with 0.05ml torbugesic and
9.8ml LRS. Re-dose in 20 minutes if
needed. Give every 4 to 6 hours.
Do not use for more than 24 hours		 Do not administer with dexamethasone, aspirin, or any
other NSAID drug. USE WITH
CAUTION in older bats
Diazepam (Valium) DO NOT USE! CAN CAUSE SEVERE ADVERSE
REACTIONS LEADING TO DEATH
Isoflurane ANESTHESIA: Isoflurane is not significantly metabolized, therefore, toxic metabolites are not produced.
Use with caution to avoid over anaesthesia resulting in death.
Do not feed bats for 3 hours before or after anaesthesia.
Ketamine DO NOT USE! CAN CAUSE SEVERE ADVERSE REACTIONS LEADING TO DEATH
DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
Fenbendazole (Panacur)
(222mg/gm)		 0.005ml/g 0.05ml PO Dissolve 1g granules
in 30ml water.
SID for 5 days		 Do not administer with dibromsalan, tribromsalan, or other
flukicides.
Griseofulvin
(125mg/5ml) 		 0.005ml/g 0.05 ml PO BID for 6 weeks.
NOTE: Important to continue treatment for entire 6 week period.		 Ringworm.
Do not administer to pregnant
bats, bats suspected of liver
disease, or bats sensitive to
penicillin
Selamectin
(Kitten dose)		 0.005ml Apply directly onto the skin of the tail membrane Single dose

 

 Do not use on sick, weak, or
underweight bats
DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
Lactated Ringers
Solution (LRS)		 Pups up to 5g: 0.5 – 1ml
Adults: 1 – 3ml		 SC Until bat is fully hydrated. Avoid over hydration. Excess fluids can accumulate in the head, neck, and wrists, causing discomfort.
DRUG DOSE ml/g Practical administrative DOSE ROUTE DIRECTIONS WARNINGS
Calcium supplement
EfaCoat Oil
Frusimide (lasix 5%) 0.001ml/g 0.01ml PO Single dose DO NOT ADMINISTER TO DEHYDRATED BATS
Iron supplement
Pentobarbital sodium (Pentobarbital), isoflurane, xylazine See ‘Euthanasia’ in vet section Euthanasia

References
‘Diagnostic and Treatment Update for the Rehabilitation of Insectivorous Bats’, Bat World Sanctuary, Texas
*1 Practical Wildlife Care, Second Edition, Les Stocker