Stephanie Parrish
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:23:56 -0700
Oneta, Don't know what to think about the bloody nose, especially if the ram seems to be feeling OK otherwise (except for his hock). 1cc of banamine (assume you gave it subcutaneously?) for three days should really be fine. We have done this with no problems in yearling animals. I would think the bloody nose is probably unrelated to the banamine given only 1/2 hour before. Overdosing or dosing for long periods may cause bleeding problems, but would not expect to see this within half an hour of the first injection. Oral dosing has been discouraged because some think it may cause ulcerations in the esophagus. However, am wondering whether he also needs to be on antibiotics for a possible infection from the dog attack - bite wounds, if that's what they were, often get infected. And you may wish to boost his tetanus protection as well. Let us know how he's doing. Stephanie Parrish Westminster, SC On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 8:59 PM, o johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My yearling ram was in a fight with a dog about 2 > weeks ago. I called the vet to see what I can do for > him as he has a hock that has been swollen a little > and he has been stiff on the back end for the last few > days. He told me to give him 1 cc banamine for 3 days > to help. I gave him one tonight and about 30 min later > when I went to feed I found him bleeding from one side > of his nose. He is in with a ewe w/a lamb, a yearling > ewe and 2 wethers. I have never had anything like > this happen. It has been in the high 90's today and he > has been eating, drinking, etc just a bit sore from > the attack. > Has anyone had an experience like this before. I am > at a loss and so is the vet. He offered to do blood > work to check his platlets but I am not putting out an > emergency fee, blood work, etc that would run about > 300.00. With economy I can not do it but this is a > really nice young ram and would like to see if I can > help him out. > Thanks. > OJ in OK > > Oneta and The Gang > www.johnsonquarterhorses.com > > Don't tell GOD what to do, just report for duty! > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info