A little Yorkie needs your help

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

I did some research these site might help especially UC Davis. You do so much research LadyJane you may all ready have read these. Best wishes
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials: From the Golden Age to the Bronze Age of antibiotic use - Veterinary Medicine

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - Research Units

Antimicrobial Use Guidelines for Treatment of Urinary Tract Disease in Dogs and Cats: Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases

Thank you so much for these links!

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Gabby has had an ongoing problem with UTIs which is very common with paralyzed pups. She has taken one antibiotic after another...diet changes have been done....just cannot get a handle on it. Yesterday I got the awful news that she has two resistant bacteria in her bladder. MRSA is one. I am just sick over this because if we cannot get rid of a normal one, I doubt we will get control of this. The problem is that her bladder must be expressed and it is not emptying normally. I have spoken with my vet and others and my concern now is what Gabby's quality of life is. She hates the meds, she has a problem many days with her appetite probably due to the meds. I also don't want to think about what happens if this gets out of control and goes to the kidneys and the rest of her body. My vet had spoken with the specialist about this previously and we were hoping to get rid of the UTI so that Gabby could be started on a med that would hopefully prevent UTIs. We have never been able to clear it so that did not happen. My vet is going to consult with them again today to see what options are left.
This is horrible for me. I feel just sick over it all. I do not want Gabby to be sick...she is my main concern.
She and I could really use your prayers.

Oh No, I am so sorry that the infection isn't clearing and now seems to have worse. Sweet Gabby doesn't need this. Oh my after all she has been thru. Prayers certainly going out for Gabby and you as well Linda.

[107barney]

Linda
I have no words beyond our conversation last night. I know you will do right for Gabby, no matter what. Hugs.

[Doodlebug]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for little Gabby.

[ladyjane]

My vet spoke with the specialist and we are now waiting for the MIC (minimum inhibatory concentration test) to be completed. His suggestion was to use that as a guide for treatment. The eColi is resistant to everything but Tetracycline and Primor...but even those are not really effective against it. Hopefully when the MIC is back whatever antibiotic the staph is not resistant to will also work for the eColi. There really is nothing else suggested at this point. Our plan is to try and pray a lot....if we cannot get rid of this it will eventually go to her kidneys and then systemic. Very depressing. BUT...I am hopeful.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

My vet spoke with the specialist and we are now waiting for the MIC (minimum inhibatory concentration test) to be completed. His suggestion was to use that as a guide for treatment. The eColi is resistant to everything but Tetracycline and Primor...but even those are not really effective against it. Hopefully when the MIC is back whatever antibiotic the staph is not resistant to will also work for the eColi. There really is nothing else suggested at this point. Our plan is to try and pray a lot....if we cannot get rid of this it will eventually go to her kidneys and then systemic. Very depressing. BUT...I am hopeful.

I hope the MIC comes back with a guide and that there is something. I'm sorry it isn't more hopeful but this is actually good news in light of what your vet was saying yesterday. I will pray for little Gabby.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I hope the MIC comes back with a guide and that there is something. I'm sorry it isn't more hopeful but this is actually good news in light of what your vet was saying yesterday. I will pray for little Gabby.

I hope so, too. I am just heartsick over this. Gabby is so precious.

[Furbaby Friend]

I got this notification in my e-mail about Gabby and signed in special to let you know that I am praying for her with all my might! I've been MIA for a loooong time for various reasons, but could not stay away when I saw this. Please keep us posted about Gabby. ::hugs to you::

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

I got this notification in my e-mail about Gabby and signed in special to let you know that I am praying for her with all my might! I've been MIA for a loooong time for various reasons, but could not stay away when I saw this. Please keep us posted about Gabby. ::hugs to you::

Oh, how nice of you! Thank you. Thank you for keeping her in your prayers.
I hope things are ok with you.

[manolos mom]

So sorry to hear about Gabby. Precious little girl has had such a hard time.

[roseslevi]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

My vet spoke with the specialist and we are now waiting for the MIC (minimum inhibatory concentration test) to be completed. His suggestion was to use that as a guide for treatment. The eColi is resistant to everything but Tetracycline and Primor...but even those are not really effective against it. Hopefully when the MIC is back whatever antibiotic the staph is not resistant to will also work for the eColi. There really is nothing else suggested at this point. Our plan is to try and pray a lot....if we cannot get rid of this it will eventually go to her kidneys and then systemic. Very depressing. BUT...I am hopeful.

Praying that the antibiotics will work for Gabby in both instances. Hopeful that she responds well and is back to her sweet self in no time. Sending "hugs" to you Linda, I can only imagine how tough this is on you.

[BlueBelle]

Linda, This is so sad that she continues to have problems no matter how much love and treatment she receives. I know your heart is breaking for Gabby. Hopefully there will be a miracle and she is restored to health. Either way I know you ALWAYS do what is best for the pup.
Prayers & hugs for you both.
Marcy

[lelemommy]

I'm so sorry little Gabby is sick. Sending prayers for u Linda and Gabby. I know from being a foster parent to children, u put your heart and soul into their well being. I don't know you personally, but from what I have read on here that is what u do.

You and Gabby will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[ladyjane]

Thank you so much all of you for your kind words...and for prayers for Gabby.

The results came back on the Staph infection and the one drug that will work is Amikacin. It is an injectable antibiotic and she will need to go to the vet daily for 2-3 weeks. My vet was off today so her partner called me...they will confer tomorrow to iron out the plan; but I think it will end up being given intravenously. It can be given subcutaneously, but he said it burns. I do not want her to have any ill effects...if giving it IV will be easier on her, that is what I will want for her. It is a drug that can cause some issues so she will be monitored closely. At this point we have no choice. She could end up in renal failure from the treatment, but will definitely have renal issues if this infection is not cleared up.

We are also waiting on further testing to see if perhaps the Amikacin will work for the E.coli infection.

I will post more tomorrow when I know exactly what my vet wants to do.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lelemommy

I'm so sorry little Gabby is sick. Sending prayers for u Linda and Gabby. I know from being a foster parent to children, u put your heart and soul into their well being. I don't know you personally, but from what I have read on here that is what u do.

You and Gabby will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Wonderful that you take in foster children!