1. 3.15 DRUGS FORMULARY FOR PRIMATES & PRIMATE SANCTUARIES
W.Boardman, E.Dubois, J.Fielder Review by Nonee Magre.
ANTI-BACTERIALS important drugs in bold.
GENERIC NAME TRADE DOSE FREQ COMMENTS
Amikacin Amikin 5mg/kg IM TID
Aminosidine Gabbroral 20-30mg/kg SID Useful for salmonella and shigella and for enteric protozoa
Amoxicillin Amoxil 7-13mg/kg SC, IM, PO BID Gr + spectrum. Minor wounds, oral cavity problems
Amoxicillin+Clavulanic
acid
Augmentin,
Synulox
10-15mg/kg SC, IM, PO BID Gr+ with some Gr - spectrum. Respiratory, skin, urinary
tract infections. May cause diarrhoea /GI upset. Can use up
to 50mg/kg TID in severe infections
Ampicillin 50mg/kg SC,IV TID
Azithromycin Zithromax 40mg/kg day 1 and then
20mg/kg for 5d
SID
Cefazolin Ancef 20mg/kg SC,IM TID
Cefixime 10mg/kg PO SID Otitis interna, Strep pneumonia, UTI. Resistant
pseudomonas, Listeria, Staph and anaerobes
Cefotaxime Claforan 20mg/kg IM TID
Cetftadizime Fortan 50mg/kg IM. IV q6-8h
Ceftriaxone Rocephin 50mg/kg IM SID Excellent penetration into the CSF for meningitis
Cephalexin Keflex, Ceporex 25-40mg/kg PO BID Gr + broad spectrum. Respiratory, skin, urinary tract
infections
Cloxacillin Orbenil 20mg/kg PO BID
Chloramphenicol succinate Chlormycetin 25-50mg/kg IM,PO BID-QID Excellent broadspectrum antibiotic - possibly drug of choice
for gorillas
Ciproflaxacin Cipro. Ciproxin 10-20 mg/kg PO BID Can cause arthropathy in juveniles
Clarithromycin 250mg PO SID-BID Human dose. Better availability with fewer GI signs than
erythromycin. Very broad spectrum
Clindamycin Dalacin, Antirobe 5.5-11mg/kg IM, PO BID Use with care when PO: can cause clostridial overgrowth and
colitis. Give protexin
Doxycycline Vibramycin 5mg/kg PO for 1st 24 hrs & then
2.5mg/kg
BID
Enrofloxacin Baytril 5mg/kg SC, IM or PO SID-BID Broad spectrum, esp Gr –. Respiratory or gastrointestinal
infections, any severe infection. Bad taste so difficult to give
PO. Can cause arthropathy in juveniles
Erythromycin Erythro-terra 100 70 mg/kg. PO or 5mg/kg IM BID Respiratory infections or campylobacter diarrhoea
Ethambutol 22mg/kg PO SID For mycobacteriosis with isozianid and rifampicin
2. Furazolidone 5mg/kg PO QID
Gentamicin Genta 2-4mg/kg BID
Isoniazid 15mg/kg PO SID For mycobacteriosis with ethambutol and rifampicin
Kanamycin Kantrex 7.5mg/kg IM BID
Lincomycin Lincocin 5-10mg/kg IM BID
Methicillin sodium 50mg/kg IM BID
Metronidazole Flagyl 50mg/kg PO SID-BID Respiratory if anaerobic infection suspected Hepatitis,
Gastrointestinal upset/enteritis (also for protozoa. )Tastes
very bad so very difficult to give
Neomycin 10mg/kg PO BID
Penicillin G benzathine 20-60 000iu/kg SC, IM SID
Penicillin G potassi
um
7 000-14 000 IM or IV slowly TID
Penicillin G procaine 50 000iu/kg SC SID Broad spectrum gr+, anaerobes. Adequate blood levels if
given every 24-48 hr
Rifampin 22.5mg/kg PO SID For mycobateriosis with ethambutol and isoniazid
Streptomycin 2.5-5mg/kg SC, IM BID
Sulphasalazine 30mg/kg PO BID
Tetracycline Terramycin 25mg/kg PO, IM, IV BID
Trimethoprim/Sulphadiazine Septrin, Unitrim 30-50mg/kg IM,SC,PO (total
dose)
SID Broad spectrum Gr- with some Gr +. Gastrointestinal,
respiratory, skin, urinary tract infections
Tylosin Tylan 2mg/kg SC, IM SID
Vancomycin 20mg/kg IV, IM BID
3. ANTIFUNGALS
Generic
Name
Trade Name Dose Rate Rout
e
Frequenc
y
Comments
Amphoteric
in B
Fungizone
Fungilin
0.25mg-1mg kg IV
slow
SID
Fluconazole Diflucan
50mg/cap
1mg/kg for tinea for
2-4 weeks(up to 6
weeks)
PO BID
Flucytosine Ancotil 10mg/ml 50mg/kg for 7 days IV QID
Griseofulvi
n
Grisovin
125mg/tab
5mg/kg PO BID
Itraconazol
e
Sporanox
100mg/cap
3-4mg/kg PO SID or
BID
Ketoconazo
le
Nizoral
200mg/tab
3-5mg/kg PO BID
Lufenuron Program 60mg/kg with fat PO ONCE
Repeat
after 3
wks
Systemic and
generalised
cutaneous
mycoses
Nystatin Nystatin 7000 iu/kg PO QID
Terbinifine Lamisil 250mg/tab 3-4mg/kg for up to
2-6 weeks
PO SID
ANTIVIRALS
Generic
Name
Trade Name Dose Rate Rout
e
Frequenc
y
Comments
Valaciclovir Valtrex 15mg/kg PO TID For herpes
Acyclovir Aciclovir Zovirax 10-20mg/kg
5-10mg/kg
PO
IV
QID
TID
For herpes
Famciclovir Famvir 3-4mg/kg for 7 days
5-6mg/gk for 7 days
10-12mg/kg for
7days
PO TID
BID
SID
For herpes
4. ANTI PROTOZOALS
GENERIC NAME TRADE DOSE FREQ COMMENTS
Albendazole 10mg/kg PO Once Repeat in 2 weeks
Aminosidine Gabbrora
l
15mg/kg SID for 5-6
days
for Entamoeba,
giardiasis,
trichomoniasis
Artenam Artemeth
er
3.2mg/kg PO, IM on day 1 and
1.6mg/kg for the next 4 days
SID For malaria – not
trialled
Bunamidine 25-100mg/kg, PO once For cestodes
Chloroquine 10mg/kg PO,IM once then
5mg/kg 6 hours later, then
5mg/kg q24 for 2 days
For malaria. Use
with primaquine
Clindamycin 12.5-25mg/kg BID For toxoplasmosis
Doxycycline 20mg/kg PO TID for 5-10
days
For Balantidium
coli
Fenbendazole Panacur 50mg/kg once or for 3
days
for nematodes
Furazolidone 10mg/kg PO BID for 3-5
days
For protozoa
Ivermectin Ivomec 0.2-0.4mg/kg once For nematodes and
mites Repeat in 3
weeks
Mebendazole Vermox 25mg/kg PO SID for 3 days For nematodes
Metronidazole Flagyl 30-50mg/kg PO BID for
10days
For protozoa
Niclosamide 100mg/kg, PO once For cestodes
Oxytetracycline Terramyc
in
1500mg/kg/day IV by
continuous infusion
For gorillas with
Balantidium coli
Paromomycin Humatin 12.5-15mg/kg PO BID for 3-10
days
For Balantidium
coli and entamoeba
histolytica
Praziquantel Droncit 40mg/kg PO, IM, SC
15-20mg/kg PO,IM,SC
Once
once
For trematodes
For cestodes
Primaquine 0.3mg/kg PO SID for 14
days
For malaria
Pyrantel pamoate Combant
rin,Antim
inth,
Danmint
11mg/kg PO once or SID
for 3 days
For nematodes
5. h
Pyrimethamine Darapri
m
2mg/kg PO SID for 3d
and
then1mg/kg
for 4 weeks
For toxoplasmosis
Tetracycline 15mg/kg PO QID for 14
days
For Balantidium
coli
Tinidazole Fasigyn
Tiniba
30-50mg/kg PO Once
SID for 3-5
days
For Giardia
For Balantidium
coli and Entamoeba
Trimethoprim/Sulp
ha
Septrin 30mg/kg PO QID for 14
days
for Pneumocystis
carinii
6. ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS
Generic Name Trade Name Dose Rate
Artemether Artenam 3.2mg/kg PO, IM on day 1 and 1.6mg/kg for the next 4 days
Mefloquine Lariam
250mg
• table single dose PO
Halofantrine Halfan
100mg/5ml
susp
24mg/kg in 3 doses at 6 hourly intervals
Chlorquine Nivaquine
200mg or
5mg/ml susp
10mg/kg on day1 followed by 5mg/kg 6 hours later.
5mg/kg SID for 3 days
Quinine Quinimax
100mg tab
25mg/kg SID for 7 days
Doxycycline
Malerone
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Generic Name Dosage Route
Iron Dextran 10mg/kg IM
Vit A, D3 and E 100 000iu A 0.5-1.0ml
10 000iu D3
20IU E
IM
Vit B complex 100mg B1 0.5-
1.0ml
5mg B2
100mcg B12
IM
Vit C 5-10mg/kg PO SID
Zinc 2.5mcg/day for 3 days
DIURETICS
Drug Tradename Dose/Reason Route Frequency
Acetazolamide Acetazolam,
Dazamide,
Diamox
2-5mg/kg for
glaucoma
PO TID
Furosemide Furoside,
Dimazon,
Lasix
1-4mg/kg PO,SC,
IV, IM
SID-QID
Mannitol Osmitrol
Mannitol 20%
2g/kg for
cerebral
oedema, spinal
cord trauma or
acute glaucoma
IV
slowly
7. OPIOIDS, CORTICOSTEROIDS AND NON STEROIDAL ANTI INFLAMMATORIES:
Generic Name Tradename Dosage/Use Route Freq
Acetominaphen Tylenol
Paracetamol
10-20mg/kg PO QID
Adequan 2mg/kg q 3-5 days for 2-3 months PO See
before
Aspirin 20mg/kg
10mg/kg
PO
PO
BID
Q4-6h
Buprenorphine Temgesic –
0.3mg/ml
Buprenex
0.02-0.05mg/kg IM BID
Butorphanol Torbugesic -
10mg/ml
Stadol
0.05-0.1mg/kg IM BID
Carprofen Rimadyl 2-4mg/kg PO BID
Dexamethasone Axium, Dexate 2-8mg/kg for shock IV once
Dexamethasone 0.25-1mg/kg as anti-inflamm IM,PO SID
Dexamethasone 2mg/kg for cerebral oedema and then 1mg/kg IV
SC TID
Fentanyl Sublimaze 0.05-0.15mg/kg IM
Flunixin Finadyne
Banamine
0.5-2mg/kg SC, IV,
IM
BID to
SID
Ibuprofen Brufen 6-10 mg/kg
24mg/kg
PO
PO
BID-
TID
SID
Ketoprofen Ketofen 5mg/kg IM TID
Morphine 1-2mg/kg PO, IV,
SC, IM
Q4h
Naloxone Narcan 0.01-0.05mg/kg IM, IV,
SQ
Naproxen Naprosyn 10mg/kg PO SID
Oxymorphone Numorphan 0.025mg-0.15mg/kg IM, IV,
SC
BID
Pethidine Demerol 1-2mg/kg IM,IV,SC QID
Prednisolone sodium
succinate
Soludeltacortef 11-25mg/kg for shock IV
Prednisolone sodium
succinate
Soludeltacortef 2-4mg/kg for allergic bronchitis, asthma IV, IM
Prednisolone 0.1-0.5mg/kg for allergic reactions SC, IV TID-
8. QID
Prednisolone 1-2mg/kg for immunosuppression taper off over 2-3 months for immune skin
diseases, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, eosinophilic garstritis/enteritis
PO BID
Triamcinolone Kenalog 0.02-2.0mg/kg IM Once
9. MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS
Generic Name Tradename Dosage/Use Freq
Apomorphine 0.08mg/kg IM,SC to induce vomiting once
Bismuth Pepto bismol 1ml/kg intestinal protectant
Cimetidine Tagamet 10mg/kg IM,PO for gastric ulceration TID
Diphenhydramine Benadryl 5mg/kg IM Anti tussive
DMSA Chemet 10mg/kg for lead chelation PO Q8h for 5 days then q12h for 2wks
Heparin1000iu/ml Saline 5 iu/ml saline
Transfusion 400-600iu/100ml blood Anticoagulant
Furosemide 2mg/kgPO Diurectic As needed
Glipitide Glucotrol 1.1mg/kg PO for early stage or gestational diabetes mellitus Q24h
Loperamide Imodium 0.04mg/kg PO to reduce intestinal motility TID
Medroxy progesterone
acetate
Depoprovera MPA
10mg/tab
2.5-3mg/kg IM 10mg/kg PO to suppress oestrous Q3m
Metaclopromide Reglan
Primperan
1-2mg/kg IV drip over 24 hours as antiemetic
0.2-0.5mg/kg PO, SC
Nandrolone 2.5mg/kg IM Anabolic
Neostigmine 0.07-0.08mg/kg IM
Oxytocin 20iu/ml 5-10iu IM for uterine inertia. May repeat in 30mins
5-10iu IM for uterine prolapse
2-5iu IM for milk letdown once
Pancuronium 0.04-0.1mg/kg
Potassium IV intake max 0.5mEq/kg/hour
ORAL intake- 2-4meq/kg/day PO
SQ intake 40meq/L dilute in fluids for SQ injection Potassium loss
through D and V
Ranitidine Zantac 0.5mg/kg PO Anti ulcer BID
Xylasine Rompun 0.5-1.0mg/kg IM,SC to induce vomiting once
HORMONES
Generic Name Tradename Dosage Rout
e
F
r
e
q
ANDROGENS/ANABOLIC STEROIDS
Ethylestrenol Nandoral Supportive treatment for renal failure PO S
I
D
10. Nandrolone Deca-Durabolin 5mg/kg for anabolic effects and bone marrow stimulant IM Q
7
d
Oxymethalone Anadrol 1mg/kg for anabolic effects PO B
I
D
Methyl testosterone Metandren 1-2mg/kg for anabolic effects PO S
I
D
OESTROGENS/PROGESTAGENS
Medroxyprogesterone acetate Depo provera For the prevention of oestrous
11. RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS
Types of Drugs Trade Names Uses
Benzonatate suppresses cough reflex
Codeine suppresses cough reflex
and analgesic
Dextromorphan suppresses cough reflex
Guiafenasin Toplexil reduces viscosity of
secretions
Theophylline Theophylline bronchodilator
Acetaminophen` Toplexil analgesia and
antiinflammatory
Pseudoephedrine HCL Nussidex produces vasoconstriction
Dexchlorpheniramine Nussidex anti –histamine
Carbocysteine Medibronc reduces viscosity of
secretions
Diphenhydramine Diphedryl anti histamine
Bromohexine Bisolvon reduces secretions
EMERGENCY DRUGS
Generic Name Tradename Dosage Route
Adrenaline 0.01mg/kg every 3-4 minutes IV
Atropine 0.05-0.1mg/kg IV/IM
Dexamethasone 2-4mg/kg Shock IV
Diazepam Valium 1mg/kg IV
Dopamine 1-5mcg/kg/min IV
Doxapram Dopram 1-2mg/kg
Infant 0.1ml SQ under tongue
IV
Frusemide Lasix 1-4mg/kg IV
Lignocaine 1-2mg/kg for ventricular fibrillation IV
Mannitol 0.5g/kg Cerebral oedema
0.25-0.5g/kg Diuresis
IV
Potassium 20-40meq/L fluids – dose NOT to exceed 1meq/kg/min IV
Prednisolone Soludeltacort
ef
10mg/kg Shock IV, IM
Sodium
bicarbonate
1meq/kg IV bolus over 10-15 minutes Acidosis IV
PSYCHOTIC ACTIVE DRUGS IN CHIMPANZEES.
Uses
Reduction in anxiety
Reduction in aggression
To improve opportunities for integration
These are drug doses taken from British National Formulary 38,
September 1999 and are human dose rates, based on 70kg body
weight.
NB. Many of these drugs have not been used clinically – caution should
be exercised.
12. PSYCHOTIC ACTIVE DRUGS - ORAL
Generic name Tradename Dose Dose Rate
Zuclopenthixol
dihydrochoride
Clopixol 10-15mg BID leading to 75mg BID.
Usual maintenance is 20-50 mg
Haloperidol Haloperidol
Dozic
Haldol
Serenace
1.5mg BID initially to 5mg BID 12.5-25mg/kg
BID
Pimozide Orap 2mg SID increase by 2-4mg each week until
required affect. Usual dose range 2-20mg SID
Trifluoperazine Trifluoperazine
Stelazine
2-3mg BID
PSYCHOTIC ACTIVE DRUGS - INJECTABLE
Generic
name
Tradename Dose Basic
Guide
Duration of
Action
Zuclopent
hixol
acetate
Clopixol-
Acuphase
50-150mg IM; max 4 injections or 2 wks 2-3 days
Zuclopent
hixol
decanoate
Clopixol or
Clopixol conc
100mg IM initially
Followed after 7-28 days with 100-200mg.
Followed by 200-400mg at intervals of 2-4
wks
200mg
every 2
wks
Approx 2
wks
Fluphenazi
ne
decanoate
Modecate or
Modecate
concentrate
12.5mg IM initially.
Followed after 7 days with 12.5-100mg
Followed after 14 –35days with 12.5-
100mg
25mg
every 2
wks
Approx 2
wks
Haloperid
ol
decanoate
Haldol
decanoate
50mg initially every 4 wks
Increase by 50mg every 2 wks to 300mg
every 4 wks
100mg
every 4
wks
Approx 4
wks
Perphenazi
ne
Trilafon
14. Induction of Vomiting:
Apomorphine 0.08mg/gk IM,SC
Syrup of Ipecacuana 1-2ml /kg PO
Xylasine 0.5-1.0mg/kg IM,SC
Gastric Lavage
Needs to be done within 1-2 hours of intoxication:
Patient needs to be unconscious or lightly anaesthetised
Insert tight fitting endotracheal tube to prevent aspiration of gastric contents
Stomach tube – large bore for egress of fluids
Stomach tube – small bore to ingress of fluids
Repeat until lavage runs clear – usually 5-10ml/kg water or saline solution
Administer activated charcoal 2g/kg
Remove stomach tubes
Leave endotracheal tube in place until animal is semiconscious
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM DRUGS
Ionotropics
Digoxin
Digoxin, Lanoxin
Strengthens myocardial contraction
0.003-0.07mg/kg PO BID 5 days per week
Anti arrthymic Drugs
Propanolol (Inderal) ie ventriclar arrthymias
0.2mg/kg PO BID /TID
2.5-5mg PO BID/TID for angina/hypertension
Anti anginals
Diltiazem HCl (Cardizem, Dilatam)
Dilates coronary arteries, treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris
Nitroprusside (Nipride, Nitropress)
Vasodilator for acute congestive heart failure
1-10mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Antihypertensives
Diltiazem HCl (Cardizem, Dilatam)
Dilates coronary arteries, treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris
0.5-1.3mg/kg PO TID
15. Benazepril HCl (Lotensin)
Enalapril (Vasoctec)
10-40mg daily
Prazosin (Minipress)
1mg/15kg PO BID/TID
Use alone or in combination with diuretics
CNS DRUGS
Anticonvulsants
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
For atypical seizures, akinetic, and myoclonic seizures
0.01-0.03mg/kg PO in 2-3 individual doses
Diazepam (Valium)
Restraint 0.2-0.6mg/kg IV
Seizures 1-4mg/kg PO TID/QID
Status epilepticus 0.5-1.0mg/kg IV in increments of 5-10mg to effect
Pheonbarbital sodium
Seizures 1-2mg/kg PO BID initially up to
10mg/kg/day
Status epilepticus 3-30mg/kg IV to effect
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Seizures 15-40mg/kg PO TID
Primidone (Mysoline)
Seizures 15-20mg/kg/day in divided doses
BID/TID
Antidepressants
Clompiramine HCl (Anafranil)
Obsessive, compulsive disorder
0.5-2(max3) mg/kg divided in two doses
Fluoxetine HCl (Prozac)
Obsessive, compulsive disorder, depression
0.3-0.5mg/kg PO am, maybe given BID, morning and at noon. Max
1mg/kg/day
Imipramine HCl (Tofranil)
Depression, narcolepsy
0.5-1.0mg/kg PO BID/TID
16. Anti Anxiety
Busipirone HCl (Buspar)
Anxiety disorders, short term relief of anxiety
0.1mg/kg PO TID; dosage increase at 3 day interval in
0.1mg increments
Diazepam (Valium)
Anxiety 0.2-0.5mg/kg PO BID/TID
Hydroxyzine HCl (Atarax)
Oxazepam (Apo oxazepam, Serax, Serepax)
Severe anxiety
0.2-0.4mg/kg PO TID
TOPICAL DRUGS
Anti Infectives
Antiviral
Acyclovir (Zovirax) for herpes simplex genitalis and
labialis
Fungistatic
Amphotericin B cream, lotion (Fungizone)
Clotrimazole cream, lotion (Mycelex)
Econazole cream (Spectarde)
Ketoconazole cream (Nizoral)
Nystatin cream, ointment (Mycostatin)
Sulfaconazole nitrate cream (Exelderm)
Bactericidal, bacteriostatic
Bacitracin ointment
Gentamicin ointment, cream
Neomycin cream, solution
Sulfadiazine (Flamzine) for second and
third degree burns
Tetracycline/Gentian violet sprays
Antispetic/ Local Anaesthetics
Benzalkonium chloride and lidocaine 2.5 (Bactine)
Scabicides and Pediculicides
Lindane (Kwell and Scabene)
Permethrin (Elimite)
18. Tobra dex - tobramycin,chlorobutanol, dexamethasone
Vasocidin Opt - sulphacetamide Na, prednisolone
Miotics
Ocusert pilo, Isopto carpine, Miocarpine – Pilocarpine
Mydriatics
Atropisol, Isopto atropine - Atropine sulphate
Mydriacyl - tropicamide
MISCELLANEOUS OPHTHALMICS
Flourescein Na strips fluor-I-strip, Flourescein Paper
Schirmer test
Lidocaine drops Noversin
Dorsolamide hydrochloride Trusopt (ocular hypertension, open
angle glaucoma)
Maleate Timoptic sol, Timoptic XE (ocular hypertension, open angle glaucoma)
Cyclosporin 1-2
Otic Solutions
Solutions, suspensions, ointments. Combinations contain antibiotics, anti
inflammatories, analgesics, antiparasitics, antmycotics and cleaning solutions
TREATMENT OF POISONING
Poison Generic Drug Tradename Dose
Bleach Aluminium
hydroxide
Alucap,
Alu
hydroxide
gel,
Alu tabs
100-500mg PO
Coumarin
anticoagulants i.e. rat
bait
Vitamin K1 Mephyton
Konakion
3-5mg/kg/day PO for 1-4
weeks
Iron Deferoxamine Desferal 10mg/kg IM q8h for 24
hours (not to exceed
80mg/kg in 24 hours)
Lead Ca EDTA
Dimercaprol
Penicillamine
BAL 10% in
oil
Cuprimine
Dilute to 3% or less for IV
use
25-35mg slow IV over 1
hr, BID for 5-7 days
2-4mg/kg IM TID-QID
15-20mg/kg PO BID
Metaldehyde Diazepam
Pentobarbitone
Valium 2-5mg/kg IV slowly to
contrail tremors
To effect IV
Morphine or other
opioids
Naloxone Narcan 0.1mg/kg IV
Organophosphate Atropine 0.2-0.5mg/kg • IV
remainder IM,SC
Snake bite Antivenines
specific or
polyvalent
Use venom extractor
Use specific antivenines
or polyvalent
Administer antihistamine
Corticosteroids contra
indicated
19. Fluid therapy
Antitetanus therapy
Broadspectrum
antibiotics
Strychnine Pentobarbitone To effect IV
Zinc Ca EDTA
Dimercaprol
Penicillamine
BAL 10% in
oil
Cuprimine
Dilute to 3% or less for IV
use
25-35mg slow IV over 1
hr, BID for 5-7 days
2-4mg/kg IM TID-QID
15-20mg/kg PO BID
VACCINATIONS
Tetanus
Use human species tetanus toxoid
Give IM because SC deposition of aluminium adjuvants may cause sterile
abscesses
Measles
Use Modified live vaccine; do not vaccinate pregnant animals
Vaccinate for Great Apes
1 - > 6months of age
2 – 13-15months of age
3. – 10-12 years of age
Poliovirus
Use modified live oral vaccine, shedding of the vaccine virus may occur
1. – 2months
2. – 4 months
3. – 18months
4. – 4-6years
5. – 14-16years
Adults
Every 2 months for three vaccinations
Hepatitis B
Two injections at one month intervals and then 3rd vaccination 6 months after
1st injection
0.5ml IM
Homemade Oral Rehydration Therapy
‚ teaspoon of Potassium Chloride (KCl)
‚ teaspoon of Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
‚ teaspoon of Sodium chloride (NaCl)
2 tablespoons of Glucose or 4 tablespoons of sucrose
In 1 (one) litre of water
In the dry state it lasts indefinitely and made up, lasts 24 hours
Palatability maybe improved by adding small quantities of powdered orange
juice
