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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Typically these cases are recognised late in the course of disease and euthanasia is often the most economical option.

Typically these cases are recognised late in the course of disease and euthanasia is often the most economical option.

If the condition is diagnosed early in the course of disease then treatment can be medical or surgical.

If the condition is diagnosed early in the course of disease then treatment can be medical or surgical.

Medically antibiotics can be administered in order to treat the peritonitis and also a magnet should be administered to prevent further metal penetration. A broad spectrum antibiotic such as oxytetracycline is a good choice. Restricting the movement of the animal may prevent further penetration of the foreign object.

Medically [[antibiotics|antibiotics]] can be administered in order to treat the peritonitis and a broad spectrum antibiotic such as [[Tetracyclines|oxytetracycline]] is a good choice. A magnet should also be administered to prevent further metal penetration of the reticulum.  Restricting the movement of the animal may also prevent further penetration of the foreign object.

Surgery involves a rumenotomy allowing removal of the object. If an abscess is adhered to the reticulum, it should be drained into the reticulum. Antibiotics should also be given perioperatively.

Surgery involves a rumenotomy allowing removal of the object. If an abscess is adhered to the reticulum, it should be drained into the reticulum. Antibiotics should also be given perioperatively.