tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post3651496339691944947..comments2024-03-23T10:59:54.394-06:00Comments on The 7MSN Ranch: A syringe full of applesauce helps the medicine go downthe7msnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082802012105875164noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-20533943577172865052013-01-25T22:00:24.871-07:002013-01-25T22:00:24.871-07:00Lily had that. It was pigeon fever, just settled ...Lily had that. It was pigeon fever, just settled in her belly instead of chest. They drained it and she was fine.<br /><br />You're a good mom. I just mixed mine in with beet pulp.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-48514950772730359962013-01-24T10:38:45.228-07:002013-01-24T10:38:45.228-07:00Hooray! Glad he gobbled that up for you so nicely...Hooray! Glad he gobbled that up for you so nicely!Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-57252288476557893682013-01-23T22:44:39.682-07:002013-01-23T22:44:39.682-07:00I am a elder who lives in a small town, I will nev...I am a elder who lives in a small town, I will never own a horse or donk, but I have just read all 45 of these suggestions and they are all wonderful. How do you know you could ask a question of your readers and get 45 great answers!<br /><br />Cheers to all,<br /><br />JoJo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-14961813610545502562013-01-23T22:21:30.514-07:002013-01-23T22:21:30.514-07:00Gahhh Dryland distemper, pigeon fever, same thing!...Gahhh Dryland distemper, pigeon fever, same thing! How in the world did he pick that up! I hope it isnt!<br />Messy disgusting business it is.<br />We had it going around up here in SW Washington a couple years ago, not something that we had ever had to deal with in this area before. Found out someone had brought a race horse up from California that had it and it spread from that!<br />I know a couple of people that went through it, luckly mine didnt get it! <br />They say its usually spread by flies?? To cold for flies isnt it?<br /><br />I hope whatever it is passes fast!!Reddunappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-86695687380190848232013-01-23T18:32:00.774-07:002013-01-23T18:32:00.774-07:00As a few other posters have mentioned, those SMZ p...As a few other posters have mentioned, those SMZ pills disolve in hot water. I put them directly in the syringe add a little hot water and shake till they are all melted. Then add a little Karo syrup and you have a nice tasty mix that all of our horses seem to like. Don't even need a halter to give it like this. Oh, for the end of your syringe, next time you are near a hardware store pick up some red caps! They are normally used for such things as caulking tube caps, glue bottle caps et. They are bright red so you won't forget to take the cap off before putting into the horses mouth and pushing the plunger! I did that one time with a clear cap. Terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-17068761132196520022013-01-23T15:36:12.440-07:002013-01-23T15:36:12.440-07:00Mix them in with a pint of sweet feed in a bucket....Mix them in with a pint of sweet feed in a bucket. It's amazing how fast they can disappear!IanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-11255658626319858592013-01-23T14:31:03.359-07:002013-01-23T14:31:03.359-07:00Luckily, my guys will pretty much just eat everyth...Luckily, my guys will pretty much just eat everything I give them.<br /><br />Your method seems like a good one when using a syringe!<br /><br />I hope Hank is feeling better soon xxBoss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-12122913277632855932013-01-23T11:58:14.385-07:002013-01-23T11:58:14.385-07:00I use Dancing Donkey's method. No need to grin...I use Dancing Donkey's method. No need to grind.thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-27069282083754453852013-01-23T11:55:08.137-07:002013-01-23T11:55:08.137-07:00I usually crush the pills, mix it with a little gr...I usually crush the pills, mix it with a little grain and add some Mt. Dew.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-26471619149528441632013-01-23T11:47:04.994-07:002013-01-23T11:47:04.994-07:00Never heard of dry land distemper...sounds a lot l...Never heard of dry land distemper...sounds a lot like pigeon fever. THAT is a PITA! We grind up our pills and add them to a wet mix of beet pulp and rice bran. Our guys lick the bowl clean. :) Good luck with Hank.lilyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067723613133972938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-92183307148374666512013-01-23T11:32:06.181-07:002013-01-23T11:32:06.181-07:00I am in complete awe of you. I thought worming go...I am in complete awe of you. I thought worming goats was a pain...I hope he gets better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066336775376663156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-6274565189592257212013-01-23T10:26:19.809-07:002013-01-23T10:26:19.809-07:00I cut the tip off the syringe so the opening is la...I cut the tip off the syringe so the opening is larger and you can fill it it without removing the plunger. It is also easier to administer. I put the pills into the syringe through that opening, add just enough warm water to cover and they dissolve into a paste almost instantly. I spoon some molasses directly into the syringe on top. The syringe is MUCH easier to fill this way and it eliminates the risk of shooting it everywhere. I find that molasses usually works better then applesauce as well. It seems to cover the taste better and it is much harder for the horse to spit out.<br /><br />I think I have tried every method listed here so far. Some horses will just eat the pills if mixed with something, but usually only for a few days. The syringe always works in the end. Ramsey was on SMZ's for a full month. <br /><br />I hope Hank is better soon.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-26037506973089810152013-01-23T10:07:17.173-07:002013-01-23T10:07:17.173-07:00I had to run a course of SMZ tabs for my cousins h...I had to run a course of SMZ tabs for my cousins horse who gashed his face open (she was out of town) and he wouldn't take them with anything. We decided to switch him to Tucoprim (it's a powder--LOVE it!!!) and he inhaled that with a little oats and some DAC oil. I always keep a jar of it on hand for the 'just in case' moments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401936037627928775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-81118237740487221342013-01-23T10:06:34.323-07:002013-01-23T10:06:34.323-07:00Poor boo-boo, Hank! Hope all resolves with plan A!...Poor boo-boo, Hank! Hope all resolves with plan A!!!<br /><br />As for camera work during the syringing, Linda, I think it's time to invest in a Go-Pro for your hat! Purely in the interest of our entertainment, I mean your ranch records.<br /><br />Best to you all,<br />KerinLagomorphmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714955703748247610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-12464203437422011022013-01-23T09:42:21.777-07:002013-01-23T09:42:21.777-07:00Need to make pill pockets for EQUINES! They have t...Need to make pill pockets for EQUINES! They have them for cats and dogs, and they work amazing! I have been in your boat with Sissy! NOT FUN! The only good thing was she enjoyed the applesauce treat from the syringe, so it was all good. mrscravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-5880976874988726632013-01-23T09:23:02.852-07:002013-01-23T09:23:02.852-07:00What I have found is to soak them for 1-2 minutes ...What I have found is to soak them for 1-2 minutes in just enough warm water they fall apart. Then add a large amount of whatever breakfast syrup is in the kitchen. Stir together and use the syringe to dispense. <br /><br />I started out giving medicine with applesauce the same as you, but each day it got harder and harder to catch the horse. With the syrup the horse started meeting me at the gate and a halter wasn't even needed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-63095471962970490262013-01-23T09:13:49.756-07:002013-01-23T09:13:49.756-07:00I've learned something new today. Never heard ...I've learned something new today. Never heard of this. I'm sorry you and Hank have to deal with it. Hopefully the antibiotics will do the trick. <br />Your tutorial is priceless.<br />janejanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-77731658258120422692013-01-23T09:07:23.778-07:002013-01-23T09:07:23.778-07:00I have done the same method as whisper the wind di...I have done the same method as whisper the wind did. The tablets dissolve rather quickly with a little bit of warm water. Then mix in a bowl with molasses (nuked in microwave to pour easier). Just<br />scrape over their feed and they lap<br />up all with the molasses. I have not tried the bread/jelly that someone suggested--but who knows?? weird that horses would eat bread and jelly....tainted with smz tablets....Good Job Linda. We love our animals as much as you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-57758516753523525052013-01-23T09:04:11.259-07:002013-01-23T09:04:11.259-07:00One of my daughter's horse developed a swellin...One of my daughter's horse developed a swelling in his chest area. We thought it might be Pigeon Fever, but it wasn't and don't remember what the vet said. But Chase was on antibiotics for 14 days and we used cooked acorn squash-his favorite. <br /><br />Best wishes to Hank and hope the others don't develop it. Carol in N. Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-85787239940150459992013-01-23T09:00:30.418-07:002013-01-23T09:00:30.418-07:00I think that is genius! Around here peanut butter ...I think that is genius! Around here peanut butter works-but that was for dogs and they didn't need that many pills in one dose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-88847300504492041942013-01-23T08:48:21.087-07:002013-01-23T08:48:21.087-07:00friend of mine has horses and I shared this post w...friend of mine has horses and I shared this post with her. She said she has a special bit she uses with a cavity for the medicine. You fill up the bit, put the bit in Hank's mouth and then wait 10-15 minutes until the medicine is gone. She said it's the best thing she's ever bought. Here's a link: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16163Window On The Prairiehttp://windowontheprairie.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-67867165525589755802013-01-23T08:23:37.857-07:002013-01-23T08:23:37.857-07:00And I thought those were Hank's massive muscle...And I thought those were Hank's massive muscles! Hope he gets better.<br />I noticed you are wearing Lucy's ring... I am so glad!Ethelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389117351829680827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-952116065728711022013-01-23T08:18:22.722-07:002013-01-23T08:18:22.722-07:00We use a coffee grinder too, then mix into some so...We use a coffee grinder too, then mix into some soaked beet pulp with molasses, and even the picky ones lap it up. Sarah Henderson, BCCDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506349125752830559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-25387710728094167822013-01-23T08:18:13.123-07:002013-01-23T08:18:13.123-07:00I had a little mare that did the same thing. I fi...I had a little mare that did the same thing. I figured it had to do with the lack of exercise. In her case when it was really hot. If I lunge her and it went away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771557388430184941.post-79510718532413283482013-01-23T08:15:34.634-07:002013-01-23T08:15:34.634-07:00My old mare used to get that same kind of swelling...My old mare used to get that same kind of swelling. Never seemed to bother her and we never figured out what it was. I wonder if it is some kind of allergy or just fluid retention in the low parts of the body for some reason. My mare was also prone to stocking up in her legs if she didn't move around enough. Babygoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210163455052683958noreply@blogger.com