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Joint ill.

SuperTortoise · 2018-09-23 09:47:55

I was advised using methylated spirits for the joints would be a help for a calf with bad joints, how much should be rubbed in and how often? Just worried about it leaching in through the skin and damaging internals. Read an old thread here about some posters using the stuff that comes in a whiskey bottle and is clear!…

23-09-2018 9:47am

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I was advised using methylated spirits for the joints would be a help for a calf with bad joints, how much should be rubbed in and how often? Just worried about it leaching in through the skin and damaging internals.

Read an old thread here about some posters using the stuff that comes in a whiskey bottle and is clear! Anyone used it to any great success?

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#2 23-09-2018 10:43am

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Have you the infection cleaned up and washed out at source first?

And by that I mean the navel. Wash that out with warm saltwater or savlon and then proceed with the <snip> injection and whatever hockery pockery for the joints.

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#3 25-09-2018 7:58am

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There is a specific liquid known as 'Rubbing alcohol'. It's really just a topical antiseptic. I can't see it being much use, especially in comparison to injectible antibiotics. Your best source of advice, and the appropriate drugs, would be your own vet.
As advised above, do check the navel too.

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