[Gpdd] Gpdd [Health] (flakey skin on piggie nose)

[Penny Charlesworth]

Carole has written a perfect reply to Sammie and Li'l Red's problem. Speed 
is of the essence with any repiratory problem and the value of 
Lasix/furosemide cannot be overstated.

I am always wary of naming drugs on the GPDD as names and dilutions can vary 
so much between our different countries but my Rodentologists use Septrin 
antibiotic and on the box it says "each 5ml. contains trimethoprim 
sulfamethoxazole" so it could well be the same thing. The box states "40/200 
mg. per 5 ml.". I hope that Ann is reading this thread and can add her 
invaluable input.

With my Septrin, the dose is 1ml. twice a day and IF, repeat IF, it is the 
same thing, your dose is too low.

A children's decongestant can help considerably in addition to the 
antibiotic but, again, the names of remedies are going to be different. In 
England I use one called Sudafed.

Our vet Xrays piggies ( conscious of course ) by using small sandbags either 
side of the piggy.

Penny and the Piggyfriends.