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My dog not feeling well - I went to the vet and she recommended Tylosin Tartrate.

Hello all, not sure if this is the right forum to post this question but I'll ask anyway.  My dog is almost 12 years old, but recently like 2 or 3 days ago he was having diarrhea and as of now he hasn't been eating for a day, if not two.  Although he has been drinking water when he feels like it.  I went to the vet and she told me to give him Tylosin Tartrate.  She said to give him 0.8cc for 12 hrs.  As I type this, I gave him 3 doses using a syringe.  What I notice is that, after giving my dog the Tylosin Tartrate, my dog has become lethargic, having minor difficulty breathing and he still hasn't eaten.  Tried giving him pumpkin pure to harden up his poop, but he doesn't want to eat.  For any people here who have given their dog Tylosin Tartrate, are these normal symptoms?  I will give my vet a call and ask, but I was just wondering if people here have given Tylosin Tatrate to their dog.  Thank you.
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Hi Jerry,

I went back to the vet, and she said my dog has some sort of liver disease.  I think the right thing to do was not give him the Tylosin Tartrate anymore.  I did some google search on side effects of tylosin tartrate for dogs.  This is what I have found through these sites:

http://www.petmd.com/pet-medication/tylosin#.UrN5bPRDvmY

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1329&S=0&EVetID=900000045

http://www.vetinfo.com/tylosin-tartrate-for-dogs.html#b

The most common side effects associated with Tylosin use are upset stomach, diarrhea and lack of appetite.

Lethargy and sleepiness have also been reported.

These side effects are usually temporary and mild and not a cause for concern.

The most common severe reaction in pets taking Tylosin is a possible allergic reaction. While most pets take the drug without any adverse effects whatsoever, some pets may be allergic to the ingredients in Tylosin.

Be mindful of your pet, especially when he first begins a Tylosin regimen. Note any unusual behavior and report it to your veterinarian immediately.

Side effects and drug reactions are very rare with the use of Tylosin.
Tylosin may result in these side effects:
Pain and local reactions at injection site
Anorexia
Diarrhea

Tylosin Tartrate Side Effects
Tylosin tartrate provides a long list of potential side effects when used in feline and other types of veterinary medicine, but dogs prove to generally be very resistant to any adverse effects when taking this drug. Generally speaking, mild side effects may include vomiting or diarrhea, lethargy, reaction to the foul taste of the medicine and similar effects.
In certain cases, tylosin tartrate may affect the levels of certain important liver hormones and enzymes, so it's vital that you and your vet monitor your pet for any signs of potential disturbances to this balance. A set of basic blood tests done periodically is wise for any animal that takes tylosin tartrate, particularly for longer than a short period of time.

Side Effects

While there is definite side effect potential in large animal species, dogs in particular can tolerate very high doses of tylosin with no adverse effects. The biggest problem with small animal use seems to be the especially foul taste of tylosin, which necessitates formulation into capsules; that is usually done by a compounding pharmacy.

Tylosin may falsely elevate certain liver blood tests (ALT and AST).

Ever since I gave my dog Tylosin Tartrate, he has been acting differently.  Should I go to a different vet and see what they do?  The first vet, didn't specifically say he was acting like this because of the Tylosin.  Maybe if I go to a new vet, they might give me a different type of medicine?  I just want a different opinion.

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I haven't seen it mentioned here, but it may have been...have you done a search?

From what I see on:  http://www.tylosin.com/  it seems to be a medication for animals.
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