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streamwalker
at Tue Jan 16 17:25:28 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by streamwalker ]
Somehow I posted incorrectly and have this post out of sync even though it was posted earlier than the continuing thread.
The med in question has always been available over the counter in Feed & Farm Stores, Horse Tac Co-Ops or Cenex Co Ops...just as you can buy worming pills and save the vet bill. I worm my Siberian husky with the same meds that my vet uses and save the Vet bill. However I understand if one is not comfortable without using a Vet.
Regarding buying online for your meds ... F & G is a great dependable company.
However the time delay for processing, shipping/ delivery when you need it NOW is a consideration; which is why I think checking out local places to buy it is prudent.
I still believe it's better to hold off feeding especially when your considering giving antibiotics. Consider letting the boxie use his absorbed heat to fight off the infection; and not to digest food at this point. If well hydraded, he will not be compromised missing a few meals. Also the antibiotic has a tendency to get ingested while treating the eye and upsets the digestive system (wipes out the intestinal flora), not allowing for absorption of foodstuffs and can cause vomiting.
You've got plenty of really good advice from many posters.
Hope your boxie turns around for you quickly.
Ric K.
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RE: Bad Eye Problem - streamwalker, Tue Jan 16 17:25:28 2007