Raccoon attack

[BlindLemonChicken]

Can I give her this? Its looking better but really swollen.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can I give her this? Its looking better but really swollen.
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Looks like the meds expired in 2003, so no, it's way too past its expiration date. Tetracycline that old is degraded could be toxic, toss it.

Her eye looks to be infected. I'd flush it with saline, remove the debris, see if you can press any pus out. Apply your eye ointment in the eye.

Do you have any Baytril?

 

[SmiYa0126]

Looks like the meds expired in 2003, so no, it's way too past its expiration date. Tetracycline that old is degraded could be toxic, toss it.

Her eye looks to be infected. I'd flush it with saline, remove the debris, see if you can press any pus out. Apply your eye ointment in the eye.

Do you have any Baytril?

You can also get aqua mox, it's a fish antibiotic, do you have a pet co or PetSmart nearby? I had to order mine from tractor supply. Also check a local small feed store, they may have other antibiotics for stock that you can use.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You can also get aqua mox, it's a fish antibiotic, do you have a pet co or PetSmart nearby? I had to order mine from tractor supply. Also check a local small feed store, they may have other antibiotics for stock that you can use.

Do you have any Baytril?

Often there is a reason for one suggested product over another.
While yes, there's alternative products that may be available, the situation as a whole needs to be considered.
Since there's been an ongoing, unresolved issue with the eye prior to the attack and it's now severely swollen and looks infected, Baytril would be the antibiotic of choice, imho.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Often there is a reason for one suggested product over another.
While yes, there's alternative products that may be available, the situation as a whole needs to be considered.
Since there's been an ongoing, unresolved issue with the eye prior to the attack and it's now severely swollen and looks infected, Baytril would be the antibiotic of choice, imho.

I don't disagree, I was only thinking that aqua mox could be available quicker while baytril was ordered.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I don't disagree, I was only thinking that aqua mox could be available quicker while baytril was ordered.

Usually you have to order Aqua Mox too.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Ok I will try to order some Baytril and see what I can do about the swelling in the meantime

 

[SmiYa0126]

Link for baytril

https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Thanks! She is looking better, swelling is going down. I'm thinking its blood not pus. I have been applying a hot compress daily and the bump feels kind of hard. The skin isn't red there but there is a little bruising. She is eating and drinking normally and having a run around the yard right now.

 

[SmiYa0126]

An underrated remedy! A hot compress does wonders