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Originally Posted by sammiz  Actually, Dena does have an antibiotic that she is putting on the wound. I have been reading this thread intensely and know that she is dripping the antibiotic into the wound. If you care to go back and search this thread you will find it.
There is nothing more that the vets can do for her at this point. She is tending the wound and taking excellent care of the pup. 24/7 She has been very good about allowing all of us to participate in the events as they happen. I am thankful for that.
I am thankful Breny had what it took to do what was needful. I think Dena does too. I also think this is why they ended up with these pups. **SOMEONE**  knew their hearts and their stamina and their willingness to put something (pup) before their own desires and comforts.
A big Heartfelt THANK YOU to both Breny and Dena! |
Putting the antibotic INTO the cleft is sending it into the puppies lungs. That is why cleft puppies aspirate on milk...it goes UP the cleft into their lungs and/or out their noses.
The antibotic needs to administered orally. The puppy received no colostrum from the mother to protect it against infections...this would apply whether puppy had a cleft or not. No mother's milk. The colostrum in the mother's milk provides them with needed anti bodies. Add to this equation...with her open wounds and this risk probably increases.
I would venture since she is on formula...she may also require supplements.
Yes Breny took excellent care of her dog. The difference here is...Breny's dog did not require surgery as a medical intervention for her cleft.
I really do not understand why there is objections to suggestions that Emma receive on going veterinary care. I truly don't.