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From: Russell Prater
Date: 2002-04-03 21:11:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Re: Toe Infection

"C. Vick" wrote:
>
> Rascal went to the Vet yesterday to have his toes looked at. Looks like
> he may lose two of his claws. There were lots of ideas on what it could
> be, but we ruled out a lot since Funk hasn't had any symptoms. We are

If he were mine, I'd ask my vet to give him a shot of ivermectin,
0.2-0.4 mg/kg Sub-Q. That is what Dr. Purcell recommends for sarcoptes
infestation which is what it sounds like. Repeat in 14 days. Soak the
feet in warm water and gently debride.
I am not a vet.
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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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