URGENT! Questions about RI, stress.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

No a culture was not taken at the time, injections of Fortaz for over a month I believe. This was back in January, I don't remember for how long.


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Well there is one or two possibilities.

A/ Since there was no culture the wrong anti-biotic may have been prescribed, sadly just like with human, dogs or cats anti-biotics are often wrongly prescribed or just because. A culture should ALWAYS be done, RI are not always RI and RI are not all equal there are different types of RI

B/ There was no RI in the first place some animals have been known to make similar sounds without it being a RI (nasal cavities issue, stuck shed)


Bottom line it's impossible for us to tell, but one thing is certain either change vet or DEMAND a culture next time around.

[Medduussa]

Well there is one or two possibilities.

A/ Since there was no culture the wrong anti-biotic may have been prescribed, sadly just like with human, dogs or cats anti-biotics are often wrongly prescribed or just because. A culture should ALWAYS be done, RI are not always RI and RI are not all equal there are different types of RI

B/ There was no RI in the first place some animals have been known to make similar sounds without it being a RI (nasal cavities issue, stuck shed)


Bottom line it's impossible for us to tell, but one thing is certain either change vet or DEMAND a culture next time around.

I made an appointment for Friday for a swab culture and blood test to rule out any possibly issues. If they come back clear I should have nothing to worry about hopefully!


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