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May 7, 2009 at 9:29 pm #63511parsonsmumMember
Doug (PRT) has had a fascination with his rear end for 2-3 days, and yesterday went absolutely crazy eating grass…..not usually a grass eater. This morning he had a large hard red swelling on one side, so I thought I’d better not tackle his anal glands myself this time.
Vet diagnosed an abcess and prescribed a 5 day course of Antirobe (clindamycin) 75 mg. Both his glands were full. I refused the Metacam, as so far he does’nt seem too distressed.
His diet includes veg and fruit every day and he has bones 3-4 times a week, so I am a bit bemused as to why he’s got this problem ??? Any advice please……
1;..Can I give him his usual bones…..or should I wait till this clears up?2;…Will his system take a knock with the ABs, and what can I give him to boost him?
3;..Is there anything I should give him for the discomfort in place of the Metacam?
Thanks in advance!May 8, 2009 at 6:49 pm #86820*Lassie*MemberSorry poor Doug is poorly 🙁
I would leave off the bones until he is healed, straining to toilet will be uncomfortable – too painful and he may try to avoid going.
vit E and selenium for immune boost, check with Val/Kiz for dose
St John’s Wort for pain relief – check with Val/Kiz for dose
hope he’s better soon :-*May 8, 2009 at 7:01 pm #86821parsonsmumMemberThanks Lassie 🙂
I’ve got selenium and vit E, will get some St Johns Wort tomorrow.
Val? Kiz?……can you give me the dosage please for St Johns Wort. Doug weighs 10 kg. Many thanks!
Should I give bio yoghurt too?……if so should I give it along side the ABs or after he’s finished the course?May 8, 2009 at 8:28 pm #86822ValMemberI don’t do St Johns Wort I would give Arnica or Rhus Tox for pain
ValMay 8, 2009 at 8:36 pm #86823parsonsmumMemberThanks Val…..I’ve got Rhus Tox 30c……can you tell me the dosage please? 🙂
May 12, 2009 at 8:50 am #86824LucyrMemberFor pain relief I would use Belladonna 6x – 2 tablets every hour for 6 – 8 doses then 2 tablets 3 times per day until pain has gone away – could be a week.
Rhus tox is generally used for arthritic pain – arnica for bruising, trauma or shock – i.e. after an operation, or frightening experience.
May 12, 2009 at 2:01 pm #86825parsonsmumMemberThanks Lucyr! As it happens Doug has shown no signs of pain or distress, so I have’nt given him anything apart from the ABs……oh, and selenium and vit E.
He’s eating and pooing as normal and still enjoying his daily walks….in fact everything seems to be clearing up nicely. The vet wanted to see him again this week just to check the infection HAS cleared up…….not sure what to do really ??? As I said he’s fighting fit and am wondering if he really needs a vet check again ??? -
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