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roseslevi · 12-08-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Still praying and hoping for the best for Gabby.

Buster Brown · 12-09-2011, 11:22 AM

Sending prayers for Gabby that the medication kills both infections and does no harm to sweet Gabby. Sending hugs and best wishes.

Furbaby Friend · 12-09-2011, 04:51 PM

Waiting for the news is the hardest part. <3 ::hugs:: I'm on edge waiting for the treatment to take its course and see how things go, so I cannot even imagine what it is like for you! Hang in there!

Still praying! Love you sweet Gabby.

ladyjane · 12-09-2011, 09:19 PM

My vet is exploring another medication. She wants to speak with the internal med people at Texas A&M before making a final decision on the treatment plan. She is concerned about the Amikacin and the side effects and wants to make sure that is our only option. So, nothing will be done before Monday.

ladyjane · 12-15-2011, 06:23 AM

I forgot to update. My vet spoke with one of the Internal Med vets at A&M and they suggested an xray to make sure that bladder stones were not present. She also called a different lab to see if they could do a sensitivity test that would include Nitrofurantoin and they can. So, an xray was done on Monday and was negative. She had a cysto and the urine was sent to the other lab.
So, we are still playing the waiting game. I am hopeful that we will get to the bottom of this soon...I hate that she has this awful UTI.

TxVicki · 12-15-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I forgot to update. My vet spoke with one of the Internal Med vets at A&M and they suggested an xray to make sure that bladder stones were not present. She also called a different lab to see if they could do a sensitivity test that would include Nitrofurantoin and they can. So, an xray was done on Monday and was negative. She had a cysto and the urine was sent to the other lab.
So, we are still playing the waiting game. I am hopeful that we will get to the bottom of this soon...I hate that she has this awful UTI.

I pray that you can an answer soon as well. Sweet Gabby still has my continued prayers.

shodanusmc · 12-15-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I pray that you can an answer soon as well. Sweet Gabby still has my continued prayers.

What the kid said!

ladyjane · 12-15-2011, 11:30 AM

Good news for Gabby!!! My vet just called to give me the results of the urine culture and there is NO MRSA!! My first thought was "who do I believe"" .. but as I digested this information it occurred to me that IF it was there it would have shown up. My guess is there was a cross contamination in the first lab. I am horrified when I think of where our conversation was going last week.

The plan now is for her to start on Nitrofurantoin q8 for 2 weeks or longer...all will depend on urine c&s coming up negative. We will test her at 2 weeks to see how it is going.

Doing a Happy Dance here!!

roseslevi · 12-15-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news for Gabby!!! My vet just called to give me the results of the urine culture and there is NO MRSA!! My first thought was "who do I believe"" .. but as I digested this information it occurred to me that IF it was there it would have shown up. My guess is there was a cross contamination in the first lab. I am horrified when I think of where our conversation was going last week.

The plan now is for her to start on Nitrofurantoin q8 for 2 weeks or longer...all will depend on urine c&s coming up negative. We will test her at 2 weeks to see how it is going.

Doing a Happy Dance here!!

Best Damn Christmas present I could have asked for! Thank god!

ladyjane · 12-15-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by roseslevi

Best Damn Christmas present I could have asked for! Thank god!

I hear that! My vet said the same thing. I am still concerned, but honestly I don't see how they could miss it if it was there. Had to be an error in the first one.

hartygirl · 12-15-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I hear that! My vet said the same thing. I am still concerned, but honestly I don't see how they could miss it if it was there. Had to be an error in the first one.

I'll be thinking of Gabbers, I'm still remembering the way she was so responsive when we had cupcakes at the show! Her little face and nose were the cutest thing ever. She has the heart and determination of a warrior, anyone that gets to meet her can see that. So many people care about her I know she feels the love.

ladyjane · 12-15-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hartygirl

I'll be thinking of Gabbers, I'm still remembering the way she was so responsive when we had cupcakes at the show! Her little face and nose were the cutest thing ever. She has the heart and determination of a warrior, anyone that gets to meet her can see that. So many people care about her I know she feels the love.

She really is the sweetest thing!

She made a lot of friends at the show.

BlueBelle · 12-15-2011, 04:37 PM

Woohoo Gabby! You have got lots of people thrilled with the good news!

TxVicki · 12-15-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news for Gabby!!! My vet just called to give me the results of the urine culture and there is NO MRSA!! My first thought was "who do I believe"" .. but as I digested this information it occurred to me that IF it was there it would have shown up. My guess is there was a cross contamination in the first lab. I am horrified when I think of where our conversation was going last week.

The plan now is for her to start on Nitrofurantoin q8 for 2 weeks or longer...all will depend on urine c&s coming up negative. We will test her at 2 weeks to see how it is going.

Doing a Happy Dance here!!

OMG this is WONDERFUL NEW'S for Miss Gabby.

Furbaby Friend · 12-15-2011, 05:28 PM

It is great to hear some positive news!

So happy for this sweet little girl. Prayers continuing for a full recovery! <3

12-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#827
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Sending prayers for Gabby that the medication kills both infections and does no harm to sweet Gabby. Sending hugs and best wishes. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

12-09-2011, 09:19 PM	#829
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	My vet is exploring another medication. She wants to speak with the internal med people at Texas A&M before making a final decision on the treatment plan. She is concerned about the Amikacin and the side effects and wants to make sure that is our only option. So, nothing will be done before Monday. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-15-2011, 06:23 AM	#830
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I forgot to update. My vet spoke with one of the Internal Med vets at A&M and they suggested an xray to make sure that bladder stones were not present. She also called a different lab to see if they could do a sensitivity test that would include Nitrofurantoin and they can. So, an xray was done on Monday and was negative. She had a cysto and the urine was sent to the other lab. So, we are still playing the waiting game. I am hopeful that we will get to the bottom of this soon...I hate that she has this awful UTI. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-15-2011, 11:30 AM	#833
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Good news for Gabby!!! My vet just called to give me the results of the urine culture and there is NO MRSA!! My first thought was "who do I believe"" .. but as I digested this information it occurred to me that IF it was there it would have shown up. My guess is there was a cross contamination in the first lab. I am horrified when I think of where our conversation was going last week. The plan now is for her to start on Nitrofurantoin q8 for 2 weeks or longer...all will depend on urine c&s coming up negative. We will test her at 2 weeks to see how it is going. Doing a Happy Dance here!! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-15-2011, 04:37 PM	#838
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Great Christmas present! Woohoo Gabby! You have got lots of people thrilled with the good news! __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

12-09-2011, 04:51 PM	#828
Furbaby Friend YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY, United States Posts: 971	Waiting for the news is the hardest part. <3 ::hugs:: I'm on edge waiting for the treatment to take its course and see how things go, so I cannot even imagine what it is like for you! Hang in there! Still praying! Love you sweet Gabby.

12-15-2011, 05:28 PM	#840
Furbaby Friend YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY, United States Posts: 971	It is great to hear some positive news! So happy for this sweet little girl. Prayers continuing for a full recovery! <3