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Discussion on How can I tell how to treat this?
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Cpacer
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Posted on Sunday, Feb 12, 2006 - 2:17 pm:
Hi DrO, my horse has thick cream-color snot coming out of his nose with no cough. I first noticed yesterday--it gets splattered on his stall walls and legs. I read the article in this section, but I'm not sure I can tell if I should call the vet, give him something, or just let it go?
I didn't take his temp while I was out there today but can ask the barn manager to do so. They were going to give him some antibiotics tonight--is that a good move? They also said horses don't feel bad like people do when they get a cold, but I believe your article over that.
(sorry if all the answers are in the article and I just missed it)
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DrO
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Posted on Sunday, Feb 12, 2006 - 6:32 pm:
I am of the belief that veterinarians ought to prescribe antibiotics and you will find a complete discussion on this view at, Equine Medications and Nutriceuticals » Antibiotics and Antimicrobials » Antibiotic Use in Horses: An Overview. The problem here is that there is not enough information to answer the important questions concerning your horse so I would have the veterinarian out to decide the best course.
DrO
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Cpacer
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Posted on Monday, Feb 13, 2006 - 9:55 am:
Thanks DrO, I put a stop on the antibiotics and called my vet. Despite being labeled as paranoid by the barn people, I’d rather be safe than sorry. I don't know where I would turn if it weren't for your advice!
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Feb 13, 2006 - 8:49 pm:
You being paranoid? They were the ones in a panic reaching for the antibiotics, without knowing what kind of infection they were treating and whether this antibiotic would useful in treating it. Neither do I suspect they know the adverse effects possible with the antibiotics administration. It strikes me you were the cool one.
DrO
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Erika
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 - 3:25 pm:
Bravo, Dr. O, I second that. In reference to the "Strangles" thread I recently had going--the first vet said he couldn't culture the first sick horse for bacteria because the owner had already started the horse on antibiotics. He said the results of tests would not have been accurate. All this started the domino effect of ten or more horses falling victim to an easily treatable/preventable epidemic.
Find out what you're dealing with before you treat with antibiotics!
Best of luck, hope your horse feels better,CP.
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