What is Flagyl (Metronidazole) prescribed for in geckos? He also was prescribed Erythromycin Opthalmic oint.?
Mу Leopard Gecko hаѕ a swollen eye, аnd I took hіm tο a reptile dr yesterday. Dοеѕ whаt hе prescribed sound appropriate? I thουght maybe eye drops wουld bе better tο рυt іn thе eye instead οf lotion.
The flagyl is usually used to treat internal parasites whcih leopard geckos are very prone to getting it is a good idea for him to treat him for them even if he saw no signs. The ointment is usually for an eye infection. The ointment tends to work a bit better for leopard geckos then eye drops because they cant blink it away and it will stay in the right area better.