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From: "ABCgerbils" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 7:22 PM
Subject: B: Preventing respiratory infection
> Does anyone have any tips for preventing respiratory
> infection in pups?
>
> I have had some litters where this is not a problem,
> but in many litters one or more pups get this at 3
> weeks. I have complete success rate at treating it now
> (with Kitten Replacement Milk supplement feeding for a
> week and Ornacycline in the water). But it would be
> so much easier on all of us if I could prevent it.
>
> Would changing the bedding I use for breeding pairs
> help? Now I use Carefresh with unscented toilet
> tissue and paper towels and cardboard.
>
> Donna
> ABC Gerbils
> http://www.geocities.com/abcgerbils/home.html
>
I had the fewest respiratory infections while using Carefresh.
