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-inflammatory drugs. Administering oral medication by this method should be discouraged.
Fuller
Mark C
MC
Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Abutarbush
Sameeh M
SM
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001562:Benzimidazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004333:Drug Administration Routes / Q000662:veterinary; D005928:Glossitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries*