Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Glossitis and tongue trauma subsequent to administration of an oral medication, using an udder infusion cannula, in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Fuller, Mark C & Abutarbush, Sameeh M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Health Management
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male horse developed a swollen tongue right after receiving a medication called oxfendazole through a special tube meant for udder infusion. It seems that the tube accidentally punctured the tongue during the process. The horse was treated with fluids given through an IV, along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, and he recovered well. This case suggests that using this method to give oral medication is not a good idea.
Abstract
A 10-year-old gelding was presented with a tongue that had swelled immediately after oral administration of oxfendazole, using an udder infusion cannula. The tongue appeared to have been punctured inadvertently. The horse recovered after treatment with intravenous fluid, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Administering oral medication by this method should be discouraged.
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