swollen foot following bumblefoot and vet visit - need advice

[Isaac 0]

In your opinion, do you think an x-ray is necessary? I really don't think there is a fracture, so couldn't you just treat with the assumption it's infection?

IMO, the so-called "broken toe" just looks to be swelling on the side of the toe. I think he is trying to get $ from you. I would start the antibiotics the vet prescribed.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Okay, thanks. The vet's response said something about 7-day injection (would need to be repeated). Do you think that means I would need to have one every day for 7 days? I'm sure I'll find out this afternoon, but just trying to gear myself up for his response.

it's probably a long lasting antibiotic. So two shots 7 days apart. But ask and let us know.

 

[CoriM]

Okay, thanks for the advice everyone!

 

[casportpony]

Ask the vet If you should start some Meloxicam too.

 

[CoriM]

Why do you think that's a good idea? I don't know much about these various drugs....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Meloxican is for pain and inflammation. I would think it’s one injection then another in 7 days sure hope that’s what it means.

 

[CoriM]

Well I haven't heard back from the doc yet, but I made an appointment for Friday evening for the injection.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Good hopefully that won’t cost a lot and will finally get this over with.

 

[CoriM]

So my duck's toe seems more swollen than before the injection, which she had Friday. Is this typical? The vet's front desk said that sometimes you don't see results until after the 2nd injection. I can just hear it now though - they're going to suggest an x-ray and even more treatment. I have spent sooo much money at the vet for no results over the past 6 months - ugh. When I first brought Polly in I paid $170 for the visit and antiobiotics for two ducks - which didn't help either of them. Now it's $60 per injection and judging by the way it's not getting better I'm sure they're going to say I'll need to go for the third. Just ranting here, and feeling sad that the swelling around the toe isn't getting better. Anyone ever use doxycylcine injections before? The duck still gets around pretty well and eats and drinks fine.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I haven’t had to use that yet let’s see if @casportpony can give an idea. I’m sorry your not seeing improvement.