Antibiotics for bumblefoot

[Chickery Chick]

I absolutely hate pennicillon shots. Needle always gets stuck, even large ones for doing IV for dogs(as big as they get). Then have to take out after partial injectin shake and the poor creature has to get stabbed again and again unti it finally all comes out of the needle. I simply can't do it. There are many many other drugs that are pennicllion based or infection fighting that are easier to use, have a longer shelf life, and don't need mixed. Talk to your vet about alternatives.
Here is a site for drugs for chickens, their uses, how much, how often etc.
http://www.drugs.com/vet/chickens-a.html

 

[PoultryPedia]

If you are able to obtain an oral Penicillin that is highly effective for Bumblefoot, I agree that would be much preferable!
A note of caution, however--A vet specializing in poultry at a diagnostic lab at Texas A&M recently told me he would recommend giving Penicillin injections versus oral Penicillin in treating Bumblefoot, because more of the medicine would travel in the bird's system to the infection. He said oral Penicillin would be more recommended for infections in the digestive tract. Bumblefoot can have serious enough consequences that I would try to be sure dosing will be sufficient to combat it well. Possibly there is an oral Penicillin effective enough for some Bumblefoot cases?? If anyone has tried one, please share your experience so we can all find out more.

I just spotted an infection in my rooster's toe today that may be a staph (the type of organism that causes Bumblefoot) infection & am preparing with reluctance to give him an injection.
Penicillin injections aren't fun to give. My sympathies reach out to any bird who has to have them administered.. But Penicillin can make a miraculous difference with some infections. In horses, I've personally seen it really help with some infections. Today is the first time I'll get to use it for a (potential) staph infection in a chicken since I found out how much it can help with Bumblefoot.

Baytril is another powerful antibiotic that can be effective with Bumblefoot, but it is very expensive & has its own set of drawbacks.

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[Chickery Chick]

I found this utube video in how to give an intramuscular injection.
If you can bear the laughable way the chicken ran off and him catching it he finally does give the shot. lol

How to give a chicken a shot under the skin at the neck.

Bumble foot surgery.

 

[needhelp]

I'm having bumblefoot issues too. Do you mix the powder as the directions on the container? Should I make 1 gallon at a time? Will the solution remain stable until I make more?

 

[needhelp]

Sorry. First time. There was a reference to Tricide Neo powder for fish as a remedy for bumblefoot. Should I mix the powder according to directions? How long will the mixture stay good?

 

[MicheleBacon]

Any ideas on how to vet wrap a belgian duccle with feathered fret. I have done bumblefoot surgery on a few others and has gone well. I also a feathered footed maran who was hard to wrap but finally figured it out. The little belgans foot is so tiny and tons of feathers. I can't quite figure out the best way to wrap it

 

[Janet Pesaturo]

Sorry. First time. There was a reference to Tricide Neo powder for fish as a remedy for bumblefoot. Should I mix the powder according to directions? How long will the mixture stay good?

You do need to mix the proper concentration, but the solution is good only for 1 week. In one week of daily soaks you will use up only about 1 quart of solution, so do not mix more than 1 quart at a time.

So if you got the 22 gm packet, which is enough for 1 gallon, use a quarter of the powder and dissolve it in 1 quart of distilled water. It's accurate enough to measure a quarter of the powder visually. Pour it onto a clean piece of paper and divide into 4 piles. Mix one pile into 1 qt distilled water. Put remaining powder back in packet, squeeze out air, and close tightly. (If you need to mix another quart in the future, divide into 3 piles and use 1 pile in a quart of water)

Each day, soak foot in container just large enough to contain foot comfortably. Pour in just enough solution to cover foot and soak for about 5-7 min. Discard the used solution. Keep stock solution in cool, dark place.

 

[Michael Apple]

I absolutely hate pennicillon shots. Needle always gets stuck, even large ones for doing IV for dogs(as big as they get). Then have to take out after partial injectin shake and the poor creature has to get stabbed again and again unti it finally all comes out of the needle. I simply can't do it. There are many many other drugs that are pennicllion based or infection fighting that are easier to use, have a longer shelf life, and don't need mixed. Talk to your vet about alternatives.
Here is a site for drugs for chickens, their uses, how much, how often etc.
http://www.drugs.com/vet/chickens-a.html

The first time I used Penicillin G injectable I ran into the problems you mentioned. Different sized needles make it easy. Here's a good link I offer to folks that has saved me much time explaining it to people unfamiliar with Penicillin:
https://sites.google.com/a/poultryp...oultry-podiatry#chickens_penicillin_injection

 

[sheilae123]

http://www.oocities.org/gymnogyps_gray/bumblefoot2.html

Here is another idea for treating bumble foot.

 

[Betsy57]

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Tricide Neo has to be mixed in distilled water to be effective. The infected foot should be soaked twice a day for 7 minutes at a time. Soaking treatment continues til the bumblefoot completely disappears. It has been recommended that it not be used for an open wound, however I know others have used it on an open wound without any problems. If it's a small scab/infection, it usually disappears in about 5 days. Anything larger requires more soaking time...sometimes weeks, sometimes months...but it does work. I prefer the surgery, less time involved. I have quite abit experience with Trineo.

I never find a "plug" when I try to dig it out. Some of my gals have a really swollen gall on their feet and I am trying to help them but I never find a plug. Blood, some stringy stuff, never any puss. Help!