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Trans Pecos Medical Concern

ham1 May 25, 2008 06:30 AM

5' M Trans Pecos has developed swelling about 2' below his head.
He eats weekly and at first I thought it was jut a meal, but it is not going away.......impacted? What to do.
I am going to take him to a vet but just wanted to hear suggestions before doing so.
Thanks

Replies (2)

jl1981 May 27, 2008 04:02 PM

Not sure, but cryptosporidium could be a possibility. I would get him to the vet asap.

RandyWhittington May 28, 2008 07:16 AM

I agree a vet visit is probably in order but that generally causes a mid body swelling from what I understand.
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