Someone could easily OD a pup with the vague instructions you posted. Also, it is FDA approved for livestock. I've used it out of desperation, but if something else is wrong with the puppy trying to use tylan would just make it that much longer before the dog got to a vet! I know what bacterial problems smell like (Auster had severe problems for a long time), and you probably do too, but most owners don't know and shouldn't be messing around.

EDIT: I should state that when I used Tylan, Auster had already been to the vet and was diagnosed with bacterial problems. I never like to use meds just to see what happens. She'd had almost every test known, and flagyl wasn't working anymore. I do not advocate casual use of any drug, should my post make it sound that way.

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Originally posted by Mike Williams:
Cindy Wrote"This is typically given for small intestine bacterial overgrowth"
Which is probably exactly what the puppy had.
At that age, 4 mos I believe, the most likely cause is pathogen. Coccidia? Tylan is safe, relatively inexpensive and EFFECTIVE. It is even FDA approved. Yes, as with any antibiotic you need to give yogurt or another probiotic after use. This is not rocket science . There is no one more against antibiotics than me, but when it comes to a YOUNG puppy like that one described, time is of the essence in getting dehydration stopped before the puppy dies! If this is irresponsible or ridiculous, please tell me why!

Mike! This is the internet and to tell someone to "get some tylan and mix with water and give to your puppy" for a problem that could be medical in nature is IRRESPONSIBLE. To also suggest that a new puppy owner should not take a puppy to the vet for something that may be very serious is IRRESPONSIBLE and RIDICULOUS. You don't have to put a puppy on the floor at a vets office--bring your own towel, keep the pup in it, place it on the table and carry it back out to your car when the vet is done. Puppies get sick at vets offices when people put them down, let them go up to everyone in the waiting area, etc.... to not go to the vet with a sick puppy for the reasons you stated is also irresponsible. I have worked in the animal health field for almost 2 decades so I think I have some experience on this topic.

Suppose someone followed your advice and the pup got worse, what if it wasn't bacterial after all? what if it was parvo? what if it was a twisted intestine? what if it was hookworms or whipworms?

On the other hand, this pup ate a burrito...sounds like he merely had an upset stomach and if you read the whole thread the pup was better by the next day according to Chastity's post. So the Tylan would have been unnecesary anyway!!