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ladyjane · 09-12-2011, 04:45 AM

It just creeped me out. I guess I was a bit paranoid; but I started thinking it was close to the jugular and that maybe after a needle stick there it started to get infected since she has been so full of infection. I started thinking she might bleed out.

I was so relieved when they told me what it was.

ladyjane · 09-12-2011, 08:08 AM

Poor little Summer....she had another area this morning on the other side of her neck. This one is larger....the size of a nickel, open and deep...draining. There must be something brewing underneath her skin.

My vet is keeping her for the day. Going to xray her again and give her more treatments. Tomorrow my vet does rounds with the specialists and she is going to take Summer with her. She has been consulting with them by phone but since she is going there she wanted to bring her along.

This is just so depressing to watch. She is the sweetest pup ever and seeing her go through this is so upsetting. Thank goodness they all love her over there and give her lots of attention...it killed me to leave her there again.

107barney · 09-12-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Poor little Summer....she had another area this morning on the other side of her neck. This one is larger....the size of a nickel, open and deep...draining. There must be something brewing underneath her skin.

My vet is keeping her for the day. Going to xray her again and give her more treatments. Tomorrow my vet does rounds with the specialists and she is going to take Summer with her. She has been consulting with them by phone but since she is going there she wanted to bring her along.

Poor Summer, this is just so sad.

Maximo · 09-12-2011, 08:15 AM

I am so sad for Summer. Poor baby.

BlueBelle · 09-12-2011, 08:52 AM

Bless her heart. Ladyjane, the only break she has gotten in life so far is you!!
We will continue to offer up YT prayers for her healing.

ladyjane · 09-12-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBelle

Bless her heart. Ladyjane, the only break she has gotten in life so far is you!!
We will continue to offer up YT prayers for her healing.

Not true....she has all of you...and the people at animal control and my vet. It is very sad that these things keep happening to her....just makes me sick to my stomach. No way does she deserve this.

I hope that whoever did this to her loses a lot of sleep.

Buster Brown · 09-12-2011, 09:25 AM

I am so sad to hear that Summer has more issues to deal with. Sending prayers for sweet Summer that her wounds external and internal heal quickly.

143julz · 09-12-2011, 09:31 AM

Sending prayers....
Can dogs get abscess or decubitis ulcers??
This breaks my heart

BlueBelle · 09-12-2011, 10:13 AM

Well an abcess is for sure what she is dealing with. Decubitis is a "bed sore" or "pressure sore" so I don't think that would be the issue.

chandracz · 09-12-2011, 12:22 PM

That poor baby!!!! I will continue to keep her in my prayers.

TxVicki · 09-12-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Poor little Summer....she had another area this morning on the other side of her neck. This one is larger....the size of a nickel, open and deep...draining. There must be something brewing underneath her skin.

My vet is keeping her for the day. Going to xray her again and give her more treatments. Tomorrow my vet does rounds with the specialists and she is going to take Summer with her. She has been consulting with them by phone but since she is going there she wanted to bring her along.

This is just so depressing to watch. She is the sweetest pup ever and seeing her go through this is so upsetting. Thank goodness they all love her over there and give her lots of attention...it killed me to leave her there again.

Oh no I'm so sorry she has another area. Bless her little heart. Prayers still continue for Summer.

ladyjane · 09-12-2011, 01:06 PM

The good news is that her chem panel looks good and so does her chest xray! Her white count is still extremely elevated and that is a concern as she has been on three antibiotics. It is now 46,000 ... really high.

The vet tech is taking her home with her this evening and then tomorrow she is going back to the clinic and then to the specialists at noon. Hopefully with all the vets together they can come up with something. My vet really does think it is simply because she was left untreated for so long...and dog bites are really bad anyway. I surely hope so....this is really upsetting.

BabyGirl Rosie · 09-12-2011, 02:04 PM

Poor thing. She has already been through so much. It just seems like it keeps adding up on her. I feel so sorry for her. Thank goodness she has you Linda. Is she still happy spirited? Sending prayers and hugs for Summer.

ladyjane · 09-12-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Poor thing. She has already been through so much. It just seems like it keeps adding up on her. I feel so sorry for her. Thank goodness she has you Linda. Is she still happy spirited? Sending prayers and hugs for Summer.

Oh, she is precious and wags her tail at everyone! I just cannot believe it after all she has been through. They really love her at my vet

gidget529 · 09-12-2011, 02:52 PM

We are so sorry to hear she is having infection problems while on these antibiotics. We will keep praying for little Summer.

Just a thought, have they done any cultures of her neck wound? I recently heard dogs can get MRSA. (It probably is not new news to you, LJ, but I found it shocking.)

We're so glad Summer has you and these wonderful vet med personnel who take such incredible care of her.

09-12-2011, 04:45 AM	#196
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	It just creeped me out. I guess I was a bit paranoid; but I started thinking it was close to the jugular and that maybe after a needle stick there it started to get infected since she has been so full of infection. I started thinking she might bleed out. I was so relieved when they told me what it was. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-12-2011, 08:08 AM	#197
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Poor little Summer....she had another area this morning on the other side of her neck. This one is larger....the size of a nickel, open and deep...draining. There must be something brewing underneath her skin. My vet is keeping her for the day. Going to xray her again and give her more treatments. Tomorrow my vet does rounds with the specialists and she is going to take Summer with her. She has been consulting with them by phone but since she is going there she wanted to bring her along. This is just so depressing to watch. She is the sweetest pup ever and seeing her go through this is so upsetting. Thank goodness they all love her over there and give her lots of attention...it killed me to leave her there again. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-12-2011, 08:15 AM	#199
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I am so sad for Summer. Poor baby. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

09-12-2011, 09:25 AM	#202
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am so sad to hear that Summer has more issues to deal with. Sending prayers for sweet Summer that her wounds external and internal heal quickly. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-12-2011, 09:31 AM	#203
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Sending prayers.... Can dogs get abscess or decubitis ulcers?? This breaks my heart __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

09-12-2011, 08:52 AM	#200
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Bless her heart. Ladyjane, the only break she has gotten in life so far is you!! We will continue to offer up YT prayers for her healing.

09-12-2011, 10:13 AM	#204
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Well an abcess is for sure what she is dealing with. Decubitis is a "bed sore" or "pressure sore" so I don't think that would be the issue.

09-12-2011, 12:22 PM	#205
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	That poor baby!!!! I will continue to keep her in my prayers. __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

09-12-2011, 01:06 PM	#207
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	The good news is that her chem panel looks good and so does her chest xray! Her white count is still extremely elevated and that is a concern as she has been on three antibiotics. It is now 46,000 ... really high. The vet tech is taking her home with her this evening and then tomorrow she is going back to the clinic and then to the specialists at noon. Hopefully with all the vets together they can come up with something. My vet really does think it is simply because she was left untreated for so long...and dog bites are really bad anyway. I surely hope so....this is really upsetting. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

09-12-2011, 02:04 PM	#208
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Poor thing. She has already been through so much. It just seems like it keeps adding up on her. I feel so sorry for her. Thank goodness she has you Linda. Is she still happy spirited? Sending prayers and hugs for Summer. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

09-12-2011, 02:52 PM	#210
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	We are so sorry to hear she is having infection problems while on these antibiotics. We will keep praying for little Summer. Just a thought, have they done any cultures of her neck wound? I recently heard dogs can get MRSA. (It probably is not new news to you, LJ, but I found it shocking.) We're so glad Summer has you and these wonderful vet med personnel who take such incredible care of her. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)