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Just this week, I noticed clear discharge coming from his nose. I live in Columbia, California. Looking for a veterinarian, hopefully not too far away. Any recommendations? Modesto is the nearest big town. Thank you
My DT had this issue earlier this summer, and our vet diagnosed mycoplasma. Apparently, 95% of DT's carry micoplasma in their noses; but most of the time it is not symptomatic. Since she was symptomatic I took her to the nearest exotic animal vet her in Phoenix where she was treated. The treatment consisted of a nasal flush followed up by a two week treatment of antibiotics administered by injection. The first injection was done at the vet's clinic office and the remaining shots (every other day) I was able to administer myself at home. The needle is hair thin and I injected her pectoral muscle (alternating right/left) per treatment. She didn't enjoy being injected but it clearly did not hurt her - especially with a nice Hibiscus blossom afterwards. I am happy to say that her follow up exam showed her to be healthy with no discharge whatsoever. She is eating like crazy - perhaps expecting a cold winter?Just this week, I noticed clear discharge coming from his nose. I live in Columbia, California. Looking for a veterinarian, hopefully not too far away. Any recommendations? Modesto is the nearest big town. Thank you
Unless your vet did a specific test for micoplasma, he's just guessing. Last I heard the only place testing for micoplasma is someplace in Florida.My DT had this issue earlier this summer, and our vet diagnosed mycoplasma. Apparently, 95% of DT's carry micoplasma in their noses; but most of the time it is not symptomatic. Since she was symptomatic I took her to the nearest exotic animal vet her in Phoenix where she was treated. The treatment consisted of a nasal flush followed up by a two week treatment of antibiotics administered by injection. The first injection was done at the vet's clinic office and the remaining shots (every other day) I was able to administer myself at home. The needle is hair thin and I injected her pectoral muscle (alternating right/left) per treatment. She didn't enjoy being injected but it clearly did not hurt her - especially with a nice Hibiscus blossom afterwards. I am happy to say that her follow up exam showed her to be healthy with no discharge whatsoever. She is eating like crazy - perhaps expecting a cold winter?