[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Alana

[Ann Evans]

Dear Jean and Andy and the Misfits,

Alma is in good hands since Dr. Cathy gave her lasix (furosemide). 
Whenever a piggy has a respiratory infection there is fluid in the 
lungs. For the antibiotic to work a piggy always should receive at least 
one dose of lasix. Lasix is also used to help diagnose congestive heart 
failure. Vedra Stanley-Spatcher of the Cambridge Cavy Trust and Guinea 
Pig Hospital recommends 10 mg of lasix sometimes it needs to be repeated 
in 12 hours at a lower dose of 5 mg. I hope Alma will be breathing 
easier soon and back home with you and the misfits. I always keep 10 mg 
lasix tablets in my piggy first aid kit.

Cheers,

Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville, Tampa Florida USA.