Re: RC: Re: Another Lyme Question

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated Wed, 27 Jun 2001  1:40:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KathyZ1@aol.com writes:

<< >>>>One caution with tetracycline in horses--some horses DO NOT >>>>tolerate   
it well at all, which is why one NEVER wants to use the long->>>>acting   
tetracycline products  
  
This is the first time I've heard this. What are the long term tetra   
products? >>

They are products that are marketed for cattle and other ruminants, primarily--brand names such as LA-200, etc.  Can be REALLY deadly if given to a horse with a low tolerance for tetracycline.   
  
<<Something else that has been emailed to me privately is that horses back east   
may be exposed to low grade irritation from tick bites all the time and   
therefore slowly develop some resistance.   
This horse is a 25 year old So. Cal. baby. Never been exposed to such   
things. Might her reaction be violent because she has no previous exposure?    >>

While I can't give you an answer to that, the premise certainly makes sense.

Heidi