It really shouldn't take 3-4 weeks, but it will take a while.
First, they have to grow enough of the bacteria to be able to test them with antibiotics. Then they test with different strengths of different antibiotics to see what works the best, or not at all. Things grow at the rate they grow -- there's no hurrying them. But you're usually looking at a few days, not weeks.
ongoing URI, A/B's not working??
bpatters, faster would be better! So will it come back saying use THIS drug at THIS strength, or the different strengths is just a part of their testing to see what meds work best? Thanks!
NOTE: To clarify my above post, i meant the Gentamycin was harsh on the kidneys/liver, not nebulizing in general, badly worded, i'm sorry!
NOTE: To clarify my above post, i meant the Gentamycin was harsh on the kidneys/liver, not nebulizing in general, badly worded, i'm sorry!
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It's just part of the testing. They have (or they used to) little disks, like paper dot about the size of a capital O on here, that are impregnated with different antibiotics in different strengths. They grow the bacteria on plates, and then sprinkle the dots on the bacteria colonies. The bacteria die around the disks that have an antibiotic that's effective on them, and not around the others.
Of course, it's been many years since I did that, and they may have a whole new way of doing it now. But you'd think it would be faster, rather than slower, if that's the case.
Of course, it's been many years since I did that, and they may have a whole new way of doing it now. But you'd think it would be faster, rather than slower, if that's the case.
Lana, i know, right? I knew you'd be happy! One week would be great! The Cipro was just too cheap ($4.50) not to try before i went and spent 200 dollars for the culture. I'm just waiting for his breathing to be better on the Baytril/Doxy in case they have to sedate him. I'll let everyone know when it happens and what the results are, though!
Lana, you said to get a nebulizer that had a particle size less than 5mm. The ones i saw list particle size in microns, like three microns, etc. Looking at a converter online, it says that one micron equals .001 mm, does that sound right? I just wanted to make sure i'm looking for the right thing.
You also stated that for the Gentamycin in the nebulizer it's 1 ml Gentamycin and 3 ml saline, do i run it till empty? I've read threads that talk about running it till the cup is empty plus ten extra minutes, but you were saying turn it on and off after a good steam is built up, could you clarify? Do you mean build a good steam, turn off, let steam dissapate a little, turn it on, build steam, let it dissapate, over and over till gone?
Any other advice on nebulizing besides the info on water logged veggies and fruits to help dilute through the kidneys? Thanks!
You also stated that for the Gentamycin in the nebulizer it's 1 ml Gentamycin and 3 ml saline, do i run it till empty? I've read threads that talk about running it till the cup is empty plus ten extra minutes, but you were saying turn it on and off after a good steam is built up, could you clarify? Do you mean build a good steam, turn off, let steam dissapate a little, turn it on, build steam, let it dissapate, over and over till gone?
Any other advice on nebulizing besides the info on water logged veggies and fruits to help dilute through the kidneys? Thanks!
Lana, are there other meds to be nebulized besides the ones you listed either in your thread or someone else's: Gentamycin, Tobermycin and Amikacin? I believe i've read Baytril as well.
Thank you for the power bar idea, it's a great one! I don't think they meant leave it running after the cup it empty, i think they meant like leaving the pig sitting in the mist for ten minutes after the meds are gone, but i could be misinterpreting that.
I read your thread and was sorry to hear of all the heartache you've gone through with your pigs. It hadn't been updated since March, i think, but it sounds like things have settled out, is that true? I hope so!
Thank you for the power bar idea, it's a great one! I don't think they meant leave it running after the cup it empty, i think they meant like leaving the pig sitting in the mist for ten minutes after the meds are gone, but i could be misinterpreting that.
I read your thread and was sorry to hear of all the heartache you've gone through with your pigs. It hadn't been updated since March, i think, but it sounds like things have settled out, is that true? I hope so!
Can anyone tell me what a good nebulizer brand is? I'm looking at these two models but don't really know the first thing about what's good and what's not.
http://justnebulizers.com/omron-compair ... -c801.html
http://justnebulizers.com/pari-trek-s-c ... -pack.html
They also sell saline vials but is that something that you can just buy at, say, Walgreens or Walmart? Do you need a prescription for it? I've seen regular saline, but they seem to be more for rinsing contacts, is there some specifically for nebulizers or is sterile saline, sterile saline? Thanks!
http://justnebulizers.com/omron-compair ... -c801.html
http://justnebulizers.com/pari-trek-s-c ... -pack.html
They also sell saline vials but is that something that you can just buy at, say, Walgreens or Walmart? Do you need a prescription for it? I've seen regular saline, but they seem to be more for rinsing contacts, is there some specifically for nebulizers or is sterile saline, sterile saline? Thanks!
So i'm a COMPLETE dork and just realized i could Google to find out about nebulizing and saline. Some pages state you can make your own saline solution and gives the amount of salt to water, etc. Does anyone do this? I'm still interested on any advice on the best place to buy the saline solution, though. Thanks!
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