Myco?

[Melissa]

Pax has a harsh noise to his breathing. Sort of a grating sounds. What's the best thing to treat this? `

 

[lilspaz68]

Sounds like the beginning of a URI and he will need a vet. Any sneezing, porphrin, etc?

 

[Melissa]

I see porphin once and awhile. I guess I need to make an appointment.

 

[Melissa]

Is there something I can do in the meantime to keep us immune system up? They don't like chocolate... seriously.

 

[lilspaz68]

you only use dark chocolate as an emergency bronchodialator if he is having a gasping attack.

Run a humidifier near the cage if it seems dry (at this time of year it usually is), or steam him and see if it helps.

 

[Melissa]

Ok, I'll take him to the shower, lol.

 

[Melissa]

Well, the shower worked pretty. I wish I could just buy some doxy as I know what is wrong with him

 

[Melissa]

I took Pax in today and he saw a great vet at Links. He is going on zithro for 28 days. I have put off the neuters until he is better. Of course, at the vet he made no noise and you couldn't tell he was having problems.

BUT I'm very proud of him because he was sooooo good. He let the vet look him over and didn't struggle. He enjoyed snuggling under my shirt and everyone in the waiting room loved him.

 

[jorats]

That's great news! Not too many vets will go the full 28 days.

 

[Melissa]

That's great news! Not too many vets will go the full 28 days.

Why is that?

 

[jorats]

Most believe that antibiotics shouldn't be longer than 7 to 10 days.

 

[Melissa]

He was really nice and seems he knew a bit. He have me a bit of heck for not bringing him in earlier because he said some damage could already be done.