randiliana
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We always run into Diptheria problems. One vet told us that Diptheria and Foot Rot are caused by the same bacteria. With Diptheria, you can see lumps, sores/abcesses in the mouth and of course the more classic signs of laboured and raspy breathing. It has been a few years since we have had one with the classic signs. But we do now.
Two days ago, I treated it with 3 Sustain III boluses (which are indicated for Calf Diptheria), which seem to have helped, the calf is not having near the trouble breathing. However, because this calf seemed so bad, I talked to the vet. Here is the regimine he gave us.
Nuflor - 3 cc IM, every other day, for 10 days
Dexamethasone - 2-3 cc (depends on wt) IM every day for 10 days
Oxy LA - 6-10 cc (depends on wt) SQ every 3 days for 10 days.
To me this seems a bit like overkill, but I hesitate to question the vet, as he certainly has more experience with it than I do. I don't like giving that much Dex, or rather giving it that often. For those of you with some experience with the disease, what do you think???
Two days ago, I treated it with 3 Sustain III boluses (which are indicated for Calf Diptheria), which seem to have helped, the calf is not having near the trouble breathing. However, because this calf seemed so bad, I talked to the vet. Here is the regimine he gave us.
Nuflor - 3 cc IM, every other day, for 10 days
Dexamethasone - 2-3 cc (depends on wt) IM every day for 10 days
Oxy LA - 6-10 cc (depends on wt) SQ every 3 days for 10 days.
To me this seems a bit like overkill, but I hesitate to question the vet, as he certainly has more experience with it than I do. I don't like giving that much Dex, or rather giving it that often. For those of you with some experience with the disease, what do you think???