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Originally Posted by peggynitro  Living Dust Mops (I like the name btw), this Vet is one that is a small town Vet (pop. 300-400). He see's horses and cows lots since we're out in "No Man's Land" here. But that is exactly why I brought my dog problems to this forum and so far I'm getting so much appreciated tips on what this could be.
This Vet is treating her with 2 medications. One is Baytril (1/2 tablet (22mg) once daily) and the other is Prednisolone (1/4 tablet (5mg) twice daily). I'm not sure which works in which manner but I believe (but I'm not really sure) is that one is to fight infections (if it is her ear) and the other one is to fight inflammation if it is brain, ear, or whatever. "SO FAR" she seems to have some slight improvement since Wed. (20-25% better).
Where the Vet and I left things when I saw him late Tuesday evening was that he felt it was brain but he was agreeable to try anything and this is why we were going with the possability it could be her inner ear. I think too that it could be a combination of things but at the moment, I'm thinking those crowding teeth "must" come out first! The antibiotics she's currently on will help "maybe" with a more speedy recovery after teeth extraction but those things need to be out no matter what (IMO). If it ends up being a problem in her brain.......it will be well worth the effert (IMO again). But this is where I'm at with things at the moment. It's 5:30 AM and I can't wait for these Vets offices to open today (Sat.). Might not be able to get her in until Mon. but I'm after the "quickest" appointment I can get and NOT with this Vet here (different one) that charged my 4X's what the Farm Vet charges and she was "supposedly" specialized in cats and dogs but removed adult teeth (6) from my male!
Don't trust your Vet or your own doctor EVER at 100%. Always get different opinions! PR |
Good luck again !! The Baytril prescribed is for the ears. IF it is an inner ear infection - I'm surprised he didn't give you the Ear Drop form of Baytril along with the pills.
The Prednisolone is an active steriod and can be a wonder drug ...I'm not sure if I'm correct here or not but I THINK it's a form of prednisone which has alot of adverse side effects - so you have to be really careful with dosage etc...
for your sake - I Really hope it's an inner ear infection....and you're smart to get other opinions !