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Breathing problems.

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karen354

Warren Veteran
Hi, took Furby to the vets this morning she was breathing odd and just didn't seem herself. We've been away on holiday for a week and was quite shocked how old she looked on our arrival:cry: The vet gave her a good check over and seemed to think it could be a lung infection she's given us Baytril and painkiller, She seems better since being back from the vets, she's eating and drinking fine.
Could it be age realated ? She's around 8 now.
 
A lower respiratory tract infection can occur at any age. Is Furby spayed ?

I hope she responds well to treatment :)
 
Hi Jane:wave: Yes Furby was done years ago.. I must admit today taking her to the vets I didn't think she'd be coming home with us :cry:.. She's been in the garden all day and seems okay. x
 
Out of curiosity, how did they diagnose her? Do they have to do lab tests/x-rays for a diagnosis or can it be done purely from symptoms?

Afraid I don't have anything useful to add, but would like to send my best wishes for Furby.
 
Just by symptoms, she said there was no need for xrays. She seems quite a bit better today her breathing isn't as panty and she's eating really well..
 
:wave: Just a quick update Furby has improved loads :D.. Just phoned the vets and told her how she was doing, we've asked for another 5 of baytril as I'm sure I read 5 days may not be enough am I right?
 
karen354 said:
:wave: Just a quick update Furby has improved loads :D.. Just phoned the vets and told her how she was doing, we've asked for another 5 of baytril as I'm sure I read 5 days may not be enough am I right?
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I would definitely want to continue abx for longer than 5 days

I am glad to hear that Furby is improving xx
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I would definitely want to continue abx for longer than 5 days

I am glad to hear that Furby is improving xx
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Hi Jane,

How many days on Baytril would you reccomend for snuffles? V is on about 10days so far. I'm wondering if I should call vets for more. ?? She just said see him in a month to review.
 
Lea-Anne said:
Hi Jane,

How many days on Baytril would you reccomend for snuffles? V is on about 10days so far. I'm wondering if I should call vets for more. ?? She just said see him in a month to review.
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Every case is different, but it is usually best to continue the abx for a few days AFTER clinical symptoms resolve. My Vet never prescribes a course of less than 7 days and in some cases the course can be as long as 3-4 weeks. Problems arise if lots of short courses (5 days) of abx are given as over time it can lead to abx resistance.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Every case is different, but it is usually best to continue the abx for a few days AFTER clinical symptoms resolve. My Vet never prescribes a course of less than 7 days and in some cases the course can be as long as 3-4 weeks. Problems arise if lots of short courses (5 days) of abx are given as over time it can lead to abx resistance.
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Thanks. Value your input :thumb:
 
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