Sick Turkey - runny nose, wet eye!!!

[TarHeelBlue]

Any ideas for antibiotics?? I have him confined - he seems to "open mouth" breath sometimes, not all the time. Has wet nostrils and left eye looks watery. Still strong, but doesn't act "right" HELP - need ideas on what to get him started on.

 

[kuntrygirl]

How is his breathing? Is chest rattling? Does his breath smell? He may have a respiratory problem. If so, he will need some Tylan.

 

[TarHeelBlue]

Thanks. He wont let me get really close. I'll have to pin him down and check. But he does seem to have trouble breathing at times.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Ok, please find out. If you wait too long, it may be too late. If left untreated, he may possibly die.

 

[TarHeelBlue]

I had some tylan so I went ahead and put it in his water. I hope that is it. Do you know of anyplace yo get smaller doses of that stuff ? Allison could find was a bottle that made 50 gallons. Just a bit much for one turkey and very expensive. I weighed it and measured out enough for 2 days dosing and will mix some more then. I'm not sure how long the remaining powder will keep. But it's worth it if it saves him. Thanks for the help. I had forgotten I even had that in my animal mess

 

[TarHeelBlue]

I meant meds. Not mess. Oops

 

[kuntrygirl]

Do you have a syringe (with no needle) to gently squirt the meds down his throat. I am not a fan of putting meds in the animal's water. If an animals is not drinking, then the animal won't drink the medicated water. Squirting the meds in the mouth ensures that the animal gets the med. Just my preference but it's up to you.

 

[Frosty]

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Another option is to leave the needle on and inject the meds into a grape or something.

 

[TarHeelBlue]

Great idea. He is drinking, thank goodness, but that's a great idea. I usually have some syringes around (I'm a nurse) or can get one. You have been a great help. thank you so much.
Have a Blessed Christmas!!!!!