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You should not give horses Penicillin for a cold, as a cold is caused by a virus and Penicillin is an Antibiotic and is not designed to treat a cold. You must let the cold run it's course, just like in a human.
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How much oral penicillin for a horse with abscess tooth?
You should not give a horse oral Penicillin. Oral Penicillin can seriously disrupt normal microorganisms in the digestive tract which can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain (colic). For an abscessed tooth you may need to give Injectable Penicillin, but never oral. It would be best to contact a equine veterinarian and possibly an equine dentist, as the tooth may need to be removed.
How much penicillin give a mini horse wt 100 lb?
CONSULT WITH YOUR VET FIRST! I don't know what your mini has but I'm sure that there are probably many other medications too that are probably not as harmful or dangerous.You have to be careful with Penicillin and you have to make sure your horse (or mini horse!) has no known allergies towards it or other related antibiotics such as Oxacillin. Also make sure you are not giving it to treat a 'cold' because it will not do the trick as Penicillin is an antibiotic.Usually 1ml per 100lb, twice a day. ALSO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCED. IF YOU HIT YOUR HORSE'S (OR MINI HORSE'S) VEIN IT CAN KILL THE HORSE. IT CAN ONLY BE GIVEN INTRAMUSCULARLY, IF YOU SEE ANY RED GET YOUR NEEDLE OUT!
How much penicillin for 700 kilo horse and how long?
The amount of penicillin and the length of time to give it will vary somewhat with the brand used. It would be best to consult with a equine veterinarian regarding dosage and length of use.
Horse has a abcesses broke in sole bleeding how much penicillin should you give?
First you should have a farrier and veterinarian come out and inspect the hoof for deeper infection. Once this has been done the equine vet will be able to give you exact dosage and time limits on the penicillin.
How much penicillin do you give your 3 month old puppy?
You give the exact amount prescribed by your veterinarian. If your veterinarian has not prescribed penicillin for your puppy, you should not give any to your puppy. Penicillin is a drug with known side effects, including severe gastrointestinal bacterial infections from killing off the beneficial bacteria in the gut.
How much pinicillen do you give a 350 lb colt for a cold?
This is NOT the place to be asking such a question ! You have NO guarantee that any person answering is qualified to give you an accurate response ! If you value your horse's welfare at all, telephone your vet and ask THEM ! Better still - ask the vet to visit and administer the drug ! You didn't even spell the word penicillin correctly - which to my mind means youshouldn't be administering any drugs to an animal !
Where is forage for a horse?
I use hay. It depends on how old your horse is on how much much you give them. My horse is 3 and I give 3 flakes, my sister's is 8 and she gives him four, but it depends on your preference
Why are deserts located at the horse latitudes?
The cold, dry air at the horse latitudes does not bring much water to the continents.
How much penicillen do you give a horse?
Depends on what you are treating them for
What is the difference between cold horse shoeing and hot horse shoeing?
Nothing really, hot shoeing is the old method. Its easier to cold shoe and doesn't make much differnce.
How much penicillin do you give your 1000 pound horse?
This will depend on the penicillin product you are using and the type of condition you are treating. Different products contain different concentrations of the drug and even different forumlations which require different dosages. There is often a dosing range and the veterinarian makes a recommendation on the dose to use in a given situation based upon the type of condition/infectious organism being treated. Consult your veterinarian to determine an appropriate dosage in a given situation or if penicillin is even the appropriate drug for use in that situation.
How much do you give a full grow horse?
Five dollars an hour.
