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Trimethoprim
تريميثوبريم
Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
Antibiotic often combined with a sulfa drug, used against Strep/Staph infections.
Indications
Streptococcal and staphylococcal infections
Dosage
As per product and the veterinarian's directions
Administration
In the drinking water as directed by the manufacturer
References
Pigeon Diseases.pdf (EHC) — جدول العلاج البكتيري/الطفيلي الرسمي
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