Hello,
I am new to your lovely group and thought you may be interested in reading my story.
Though somewhat distressing, it highlights the 'dire consequences' of what may happen when following/heeding the advice of which we believe to be given by a 'trusted' source, that of a 'poultry friendly' vet!
I live in a small village in Nottinghamshire and regrettably, when my beloved hen Gladys began showing symptoms of respiratory illness, l sought the help of who l had been led to believe was a 'qualified' Avian vet.
Upon viewing a video of Gladys, in the absence of seeing her at the practice, the lady prescribed Noroclav 250mg strength antibiotics for her, together with Loxicom pain relieving medicine and also Licorol medicine!
Before consulting the vet, Gladys' condition hadn't been too concerning as she had been eating and pretty much going about her normal routine, though had been making a 'pipping' type sound.
Upon giving her the prescribed medication, sadly, she deteriorated!
The lady l had been led to believe by the vetinary practice to be a qualified vet, it seems isn't qualified at all and when l googled 'Licorol' medicine, l discovered in the Contraindications for the drug, that this medicine should NOT be given whilst administering antibiotic tablets!
Regrettably, upon the lady's advice, this is exactly what l had done and after Gladys had began intermitently gasping, l telephoned the surgery to make an appointment for her to be examined.
Regrettably, being unable to accompany Gladys into the practice, l anxiously waited outside for news only to receive a telephone call to say that Gladys was very poorly and that they wished to euthanase her, whereupon, l immediately began begging and pleading with them not to do this, but to allow me to bring her home as she had been eating a selection of her foods prior to the appointment.
I am a great believer in 'while there is life, there is hope' and also think that whilst an animal is eating, the situation with them isn't too dire.
They reluctantly agreed that l may bring her home though l feel sure that Gladys was given 'something' to help her on her way, as she deteriorated and sadly passed away, in my arms, early the following morning.
I deeply regret having sought the advice of the practice and strongly feel that had l not done so, that my lovely girl would have survived longer and indeed may still have been here today - it's a terribly distressing situation, one for which l have received an invoice from the practice for the amount of eighty plus pounds, for providing treatment for Gladys which l feel has ultimately cost her precious life.
Gladys was a dearly loved pet!
This was when one of your lovely group members suggested l join the forum, in the hope that someone may know of the danger involved in giving Licorol medicine at the same time as administering antibiotic tablets.
It is also a concern that other poultry may be taken to this lady believing by their owners, as l did, her to be a qualified vet!
My lovely Gladys was such a gentle, trusting girl who would happily accompany me wherever l went in the house and farmyard, such a character, so loving and l truly miss my little shadow!
Sadly, l feel too that in heeding the advice of someone l had thought to be a professional, l have let her down terribly, whilst of course believing l was doing my utmost, to help.
I pray that someone may indeed have a knowledge of this product though sadly, it seems unlikely, due to it being a product not generally used here in the UK.
I now have just one hen remaining, my sweet Doris, also a dearly loved character who though at first missed her little friend and flock mate has adapted well to life as an only one - she had always been a little picked on by the others, and has really flourished and gained in confidence and of course, henjoys all treats to herself.
I look forward to being a part of your friendly team.
I am new to your lovely group and thought you may be interested in reading my story.
Though somewhat distressing, it highlights the 'dire consequences' of what may happen when following/heeding the advice of which we believe to be given by a 'trusted' source, that of a 'poultry friendly' vet!
I live in a small village in Nottinghamshire and regrettably, when my beloved hen Gladys began showing symptoms of respiratory illness, l sought the help of who l had been led to believe was a 'qualified' Avian vet.
Upon viewing a video of Gladys, in the absence of seeing her at the practice, the lady prescribed Noroclav 250mg strength antibiotics for her, together with Loxicom pain relieving medicine and also Licorol medicine!
Before consulting the vet, Gladys' condition hadn't been too concerning as she had been eating and pretty much going about her normal routine, though had been making a 'pipping' type sound.
Upon giving her the prescribed medication, sadly, she deteriorated!
The lady l had been led to believe by the vetinary practice to be a qualified vet, it seems isn't qualified at all and when l googled 'Licorol' medicine, l discovered in the Contraindications for the drug, that this medicine should NOT be given whilst administering antibiotic tablets!
Regrettably, upon the lady's advice, this is exactly what l had done and after Gladys had began intermitently gasping, l telephoned the surgery to make an appointment for her to be examined.
Regrettably, being unable to accompany Gladys into the practice, l anxiously waited outside for news only to receive a telephone call to say that Gladys was very poorly and that they wished to euthanase her, whereupon, l immediately began begging and pleading with them not to do this, but to allow me to bring her home as she had been eating a selection of her foods prior to the appointment.
I am a great believer in 'while there is life, there is hope' and also think that whilst an animal is eating, the situation with them isn't too dire.
They reluctantly agreed that l may bring her home though l feel sure that Gladys was given 'something' to help her on her way, as she deteriorated and sadly passed away, in my arms, early the following morning.
I deeply regret having sought the advice of the practice and strongly feel that had l not done so, that my lovely girl would have survived longer and indeed may still have been here today - it's a terribly distressing situation, one for which l have received an invoice from the practice for the amount of eighty plus pounds, for providing treatment for Gladys which l feel has ultimately cost her precious life.
Gladys was a dearly loved pet!
This was when one of your lovely group members suggested l join the forum, in the hope that someone may know of the danger involved in giving Licorol medicine at the same time as administering antibiotic tablets.
It is also a concern that other poultry may be taken to this lady believing by their owners, as l did, her to be a qualified vet!
My lovely Gladys was such a gentle, trusting girl who would happily accompany me wherever l went in the house and farmyard, such a character, so loving and l truly miss my little shadow!
Sadly, l feel too that in heeding the advice of someone l had thought to be a professional, l have let her down terribly, whilst of course believing l was doing my utmost, to help.
I pray that someone may indeed have a knowledge of this product though sadly, it seems unlikely, due to it being a product not generally used here in the UK.
I now have just one hen remaining, my sweet Doris, also a dearly loved character who though at first missed her little friend and flock mate has adapted well to life as an only one - she had always been a little picked on by the others, and has really flourished and gained in confidence and of course, henjoys all treats to herself.
I look forward to being a part of your friendly team.