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Hi Sukie and Meg,
 
Yes, a psuedomonas infection is a serious and possible fatal bacterial
infection.  By the sounds of it, the ferret has both an upper respiratory
infection and a lower respiratory infection (ie pnuemonia).
 
The Baytril dose seems too low!  With Psuedomanas infections you want to
go with a high dose (10mg/kg twice a day or 20mg/kg once a day), which
would mean 1/2 tab twice a day or 1 tab once a day instead of just a
1/4 tab.  The injectable Baytril can also be used orally instead of the
tablets, and it can also be dropped into the nose 2-3 times a day to help
with the nasal congestion.  SQ or IV fluids may also be needed.  Plus a/d
or baby food can be used along with the regular food.
 
Psuedomonas infections have to be treated aggressively.
 
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 4142]