[Gpdd] CARE: pneumonia (for Frankie)

[Cindy]

Dawn, we're so sorry that Frankie has pneumonia, and we hope he will make a 
full recovery.  It's good that you are giving him probiotics, but we just 
wanted to caution that they shouldn't be given within two hours of giving 
him his Baytril and his other antibiotic.  You probably already know this, 
but if probiotics are given too soon before or after antibiotics, they can 
lessen the effectiveness of the antibiotics.

How sweet that Frankie is so good about being fed.  If you haven't, you 
might also give him Pedialyte when you feed him.  It will add nutrition and 
help keep him hydrated.

Have you tried putting a humidifier/vaporizer in his room?  It might help 
his breathing.  Just make sure it's not too close to him so he doesn't 
become damp with the mist.

HTH,
Cindy, Joey G., Sunshine, and Tumbleweed