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Discussion on Why Doxycyline?
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New Member:
Jalise
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 29, 2004 - 8:31 pm:
I have a horse who cut her tongue, was trailered 2 hrs in sub-zero temperature (insulated trailer, blanketed), put under general anesthetic for stitches in tongue,and then trailered 2 hrs home again. She developed a very mildly snotty nose, horrible cough, foul smell coming from nostrils and mouth, fever, loss of appetite and depression. Initially her meds were Pen and Metronidozol. My vet consulted with another vet, more of a horse expert, they decided she has pleuropneumonia possibly, and switched to Doxycyline. What are the marketing points for Doxy? Why this antibiotic? What advantage would it give over the penicillin and Metronidizol? I would love to be able to discuss this with the consulting veterinarian, but since I am not his patient really, I hesitate to take his time. Another question- In pneumonia, or pleuropnemonia, is it a symptom to have the foul odour in nostrils? I don't think it is infection from the tongue cut, that looks clean and healing nicely, although stitches didn't hold very well. Thank you for your time.
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Jan 30, 2004 - 12:26 pm:
Hello Jauna, I am uncertain why the vet would choose doxy. It does have more activity in the gram negative spectrum, but you would have to ask him to know for sure and you should not be hesitant. To learn more about each of these antibiotics see, Equine Medications and Nutriceuticals » Antibiotics and Antimicrobials.
DrO
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