what are the signs and symptoms of a respitory infection and also what does belly rot look like is it possible to be on just 1 single part of a single scale. any help will be appreciated.
thanks,
~Drew
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Respitory Infections and Belly Rot
pythonregius03
May 13, 2003 04:55 PM
Replies (7)
JM
May 13, 2003 05:06 PM
I don't know anything about respitory infection. Hopefully someone else can help. Belly rot looks like this
I put neosporin on it until the next shed, and he was fine.
Good luck
You probably better go to a vet for the Respitory infection, I think you need antibiotics.
pythonregius03
May 13, 2003 07:04 PM
Thank you ill try that. and how did you get those pics so clear i cant get nething to come out that clear
Thanx again,
~Drew
JM
May 13, 2003 07:25 PM
I turned off the auto focus on my digi cam and manually focused. I can't get a close shot without doing that, and still I can't get a clear pic very often.
Good luck
hubbybear672
May 13, 2003 07:54 PM
Open mouth breathing and blowing bubbles are signs of Respitory Infection.Need to see a vet.The injection work better then the mouth drops. Hope this helps you.
pythonregius03
May 13, 2003 07:57 PM
how much will treatmant cost?????
hubbybear672
May 13, 2003 08:00 PM
I just went to the vet with my ball with a Respitory Infection
cost me $100.00
serpentcity
May 14, 2003 08:16 PM
Blister Disease/Scale "rot": Those pic's in the earlier posting are good shots of early disease. It can spread rapidly if clean/dry conditions are not maintained. Early disease will respond to Neosporin or Polysporin (both OTC) but more widespread disease may require antibiotic injections...
Respiratory Infections: In addition to gaping, the saliva will appear thicker and kind of "stringy". Sometimes whistling sounds are the only symptom in early disease. If caught EARLY raising the temp to the low 90's MAY be sufficient, but once gaping/thicker saliva appears antibiotic injections in addition to increased temps are indicated. As for cost, culture and sensitivity testing will add approx $35 to the bill, but rarely changes antibiotic choice. I prefer amikacin plus piperacillin or ceftazidime to assure success, and this will run $50-60. Coupled with ancillary costs, it's hard to get out my door for less than $80-100 including follow-up...Scott J. Michaels DVM
