CooperDragon":3jn25bpl said:Can you post some current photos of him? I'm not sure why a pale mouth would prevent a blood draw (which happens from the base of the tail). A mouth swab and culture of the mucous may have been enough to determine if there is an RI. I'd be cautious about offering antibiotics without knowing what you are targeting, especially for an extended period of time. It's good that he isn't showing a black beard. Is he acting lethargic or losing weight?
claudiusx":3pkznmxp said:Darn, I'm sorry pancake has been having to fight this.
I'm not sure about if it's normal to have to go under to get a culture swab. Tracie would know better. I do know that if the Anti's don't seem to be working, you might want to ask the vet about nebulizer treatments.
There is a thread here: viewtopic.php?f=45&t=249975
that should help you understand the nebulizing process a bit more and how it can be effective. It's another member here who has been fighting through a RI also.
If you don't feel comfortable putting him under, I wouldn't. But do bring up the nebulizer treatments and see what your vet says.
Pan doesn't look bad in the pictures. And it's great that he isn't black bearding.
Have you been keeping the tank warmer at night?
-Brandon
CooperDragon":3pkznmxp said:Putting him under anesthetics for a mouth/throat swab doesn't sound right to me. That's usually a quick procedure followed by several days of waiting. A lung lavage would require anesthetics but that can be tricky and dangerous with such small animals so I would reserve that for pretty critical situations.
Check out the thread I linked you. It's all being done at home.Blackenedsabbath":e20j7vi1 said:Are there at home remedies for an RI if he doesnt open his mouth???
CooperDragon":2l9t0ooc said:I'm sorry I don't recall what was used. I just handed him over and let the vet do their thing. It was a trusted vet at a teaching hospital and I didn't know enough details to make a question matter much. He was kept in an incubator for a while after the procedure and then returned once he woke back up.
claudiusx":2l9t0ooc said:Check out the thread I linked you. It's all being done at home.
-Brandon
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