Breeding Guide: Medications and Breeding

Medications and Breeding

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Safe in pregnancy:

Zithromax

Tylosin

Amoxicillin

amoxicillin with clavulanate

cefadroxil

Prednisolone

Avoid:

Most Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin/Enrofloxacin (Baytril) *

Flagyl

Reglan

Albuterol

Trimethoprim-sulfa

Asprin (Can cause birth defects in rats)

Tetracycline (May impede development of fetal bones and teeth)

Medications That Decrease Fertility in Males:

Diazepam

Chlorpromazine

Estrogens

* The Fluorquinolone studies for toxicity were done using toxic levels of the drug (LD50 or above) rather than the therapeutic level, which may indicate that these medications may be used if the benefit is greater than the risk.
If you choose to use these fluoroquinolones check with a vet and do not dose babies if mom is being dosed (as the babies will receive it in the maternal milk.)

Resource:

For more information on the drugs listed above see individual monographs located in the Rat Medication Guide.

Posted on November 26, 2005, 10:57, Last updated on April 18, 2006, 08:05 | Basics