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Originally Posted by dawn27  Update: The infection on her mouth is back !! 
Woke up this morning and found that the infection is back. Not as bad or far gone as it was the first time. It looks like trying to wean her off of the Steroids did more harm than good. I called the vet the moment I saw any change in her after going from 15 mlg. to 10 mlg but by that time the infection was already taking form. It just wasn't noticeable until I has seen the secretions coming from her nose 10 days into the lower dose. We are headed back to the vet first thing in the morning for a check up and more than liking another round of several antibiotics. Plus, as hard as it will be on her and for me to see her in such pain, I may go ahead and have the biopsy done if it will help with a positive diagnoses so we know exactly what we are dealing with.
I just wish we could see our regular vet Andrea who is out on maternity leave. |
Like you I love my vet and trust my vet, but there is no way in hell I wouldn't be at a specialist at this point. I know its hard when you are involved and your the momma, but this pup needs expert attention now. Steroids are not a cure all and the continuation of antibiotics seems redundant and not beneficial. Getting to the root of the problem is what is needed not a blanket thrown over a puddle. I worry about MRSA and other secondary infections and even necrosis of the skin i.e. gangrene. This type of wound is nothing to
take lightly. Please for your sake and the health and welfare of this pup go to a specialist.