Glossitis and tongue trauma subsequent to administration of an oral medication, using an udder infusion cannula, in a horse

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-inflam...

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Published inCanadian veterinary journal Vol. 48; no. 8; pp. 845 - 847
Main Authors Fuller, M.C, Abutarbush, S.M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01.08.2007
Subjects
Administration, Oral
Animals
Anthelmintics - administration & dosage
Anthelmintics - adverse effects
Anthelmintics - therapeutic use
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Benzimidazoles - administration & dosage
Benzimidazoles - adverse effects
Benzimidazoles - therapeutic use
cannulas
case studies
Drug Administration Routes - veterinary
geldings
glossitis
Glossitis - drug therapy
Glossitis - etiology
Glossitis - veterinary
Horse Diseases - drug therapy
Horse Diseases - etiology
Horses
lacerations
Male
medical treatment
oral administration
oxfendazole
Quarter Horse
Scientific
swelling (physiological)
tongue
Tongue - injuries
udder infusion cannula
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:Dr. Abutarbush’s current address is Feedlot Health Management Services, Box 140, #7–87 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 2A2.
ISSN:0008-5286