> So...now Huginn is getting Naxcel in the AM and gentamicin > (misspelled) in the PM. Gastroguard in the AM and Fastrack in the PM. > Temp is taken AM & PM. He is getting ..IMHO...huge amounts of the > antibiotics, it's a bit hard for me with my bad hand to push the meds > in. A few days ago, I was giving him an injection in his butt, he got > mad and kicked out. Missed me. I left his butt alone for day, and > today, I tried the butt again and he was a good boy. I think the > Nexcel must hurt or burn going in, he does not like that.
Raven: Courage, chica, this too will pass! If Huginn's appetite is coming back he is on the mend. About giving injections in the butt - this is NOT one of the best sites! The hide is tough there and it hurts. Have you tried the rear upper thigh muscle? That is a site that will not hurt if you do it right. Stand to the side and clean the place with and alcohol swab. (I know many vets don't do this but I think the rubbing distracts the horse and the alcohol prevents injection abscess.) Then take the needle off the syringe and flick it in - the quicker the better. If no blood comes out you're fine, attach the syringe and and squeeze it off. If blood comes out you are in a vessel and need to reposition the needle. And if your hand hurts when you are doing these procedures - I know how that is, I have a very bad thumb joint - take an aspirin or two a half hour before needing to use your hand. It helps a little. All the best, Anneliese
