Flagyl (metronidazole)

[chameleon97]

Does it work in chameleons? Anyone tried it? Any side affects from it?
Anyone know what it is? lol
I read about it in a June 1995 REPTILES magazine. it treats anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites.

:Metronidazole [Flagyl] is used to treat parasitic infections including Giardia infections of the small intestine, amebic liver abscess and amebic dysentery (infection of the colon causing bloody diarrhea)

-Steve

 

[Jonas]

Flagyl is commonly used to get rid of protozoa.

"Back in the days" Flagyl was a good way to kill of you reptiles, meaning it was used badly causing more damage than it did good. So, sure there are side-effects.

It should only be used with a vets directions, you might find better answers from one of those. I see no reason for the drug not to work for chameleons, but what do I know.

 

[Chris Anderson]

This might be useful for you: http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=26

Chris

 

[chameleon97]

This might be useful for you: http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=26

Chris

Thanks! That was a good read!!