[fiestyredhead331]

one the kids has an abcess which has started to weep, vet checked her on Friday and gave her a shot of pen and strep (abcess hadn't burst at that point) and told me to keep an eye on it. I've got hoof spray on it but should I give her another dose of pen and strep? He gave 0.3ml on Friday 

[fsmnutter]

Pen strep should really be daily for 3-7 days.
If it has burst, I would also consider poulticing to help draw out the pus and ease the pressure and discomfort.
Hope the wee dude feels better soon!

[fiestyredhead331]

yes pus is coming out now 
will get on with pen & strep and poultice, thanks fsmnutter

[muddypuddle]

Although horses are different a lot of people use baby nappies as poultices if you can't get hold of anythingfor a while but poulticing works well with abcesses they can be secured with vet wrap and a line of insulation  tape or something.

[claire]

babys nappies excellent on horses but far too big for a kid... unmentionable perhaps but a sanitary towel wrapped round with duck tape is fine on a smaller foot.
lay two strips of tape together sticky side up... slap the towel in the middle... grab the goat and slap it on hopefully in the right place , easier said than done!!

[fiestyredhead331]

brilliant thanks everyone - duct tape and mini sanitary towel it is 

[fiestyredhead331]

and this why I love this forum 

pen and strep administered and poultice on, she looks like she has a little silver shoe on (duct tape) and has started to weight bear a little on it.
Thans to everyone 

[claire]

glad she is on the mend.