Barbie
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Hi all-
We have a filly who was born May 13th. A couple of days after birth, her breathing was somewhat labored. My vet came and saw her and diagnosed pneumonia. She prescribed amikasin once daily for 10 days and penicillin twice daily for 14 days. She also got Banamine for fever (never got over 102.4) and Gastroguard. Dream had her last shot of penicillin yesterday afternoon. I'm really glad these shots are over, however, she has a residual snotty nose (not all the time) and sounds a little congested in the nasal passages, particularly when she gets excited. My vet was here Wednesday and told me to go ahead and stop the antibiotics as prescribed. She said Dream's immune system and antibodies should kick in. Dream has never acted really sick, has continually nursed and helped mom in the food bowl - thank God (and thanks to all your prayers). The snotty nose concerns me.
My questions to you who have had pneumonia in a foal - is this how your baby reacted? Did you have your foal on antibiotics longer? Would you be concerned about the snotty nose or is this part of the recuperation? I just don't want her to relapse. She weighs all of 31-32 pounds, weighed 24 pounds on May 17th, so she is growing.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Edited to add a picture of Dream.
Barbie
We have a filly who was born May 13th. A couple of days after birth, her breathing was somewhat labored. My vet came and saw her and diagnosed pneumonia. She prescribed amikasin once daily for 10 days and penicillin twice daily for 14 days. She also got Banamine for fever (never got over 102.4) and Gastroguard. Dream had her last shot of penicillin yesterday afternoon. I'm really glad these shots are over, however, she has a residual snotty nose (not all the time) and sounds a little congested in the nasal passages, particularly when she gets excited. My vet was here Wednesday and told me to go ahead and stop the antibiotics as prescribed. She said Dream's immune system and antibodies should kick in. Dream has never acted really sick, has continually nursed and helped mom in the food bowl - thank God (and thanks to all your prayers). The snotty nose concerns me.
My questions to you who have had pneumonia in a foal - is this how your baby reacted? Did you have your foal on antibiotics longer? Would you be concerned about the snotty nose or is this part of the recuperation? I just don't want her to relapse. She weighs all of 31-32 pounds, weighed 24 pounds on May 17th, so she is growing.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Edited to add a picture of Dream.
Barbie
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