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Originally Posted by Karen McKeand  We already grew the culture and determined that his staff is the MRSA (methicillin resistant staff infection). They tested antibiotic after antibiotic to determine which ones would kill this. We have been treating with those specific antibiotics. We do believe that his allergies may be exacerbated by the SO Urinary food and have switched him back to the UD Urinary food he took years ago and had no problem. So hopefully this will change things around, along with the allergy shots.
I certainly feel your pain if you have had recurring skin infections with staff. My son's yellow lab had the very same thing. She scratched and scratched her skin to the point of many bleeding hot spots. They had to keep doggie tee shirts on her to try to keep her from getting to her spots. She ended up on allergy shots, which proved to be a godsend for her, and she has had clear skin now for over a year. Hopefully you will be able to keep your doggie's skin manageable! |
That's great that you already grew it out - you must have a vet who is very "on it", which is awesome. I hope your kiddo gets better w/ the food switch, bc otherwise, how awful for you both!