How Can I Help My Dog's Paw?
I have a 10 y/o blind and diabetic labrador. About 2 weeks ago, I took him to an emergency vet to have his nail removed (it was hanging off). He was given local anest., the area was cauterized, and they kept him for 4 hours (wanted to keep him for 8, though ready in an hour). Anyway, this same foot started bleeding after I finished the Amoxicillin (10 days), and began swelling. I brought him to my usual vet on 12/24, and they gave him Benadry @ the office, more antibiotics, and an antiseptic to wash it with, but now the pads of his paw are coming off, the swelling hasn't gone down, and I just don't know what to do. I feel awful looking at him like this. He's really just not himself anymore, and I'm afraid that this infection is really doing a number on him. I'm afraid that it's going to come down to him having to lose the foot, or the leg. What should I do? Should I just continue to sit back and hope that the new antibiotics do their job?
Diabetes makes healing wounds difficult. I think that's the problem.
He can lose the paw. It won't get any better unless you get the correct care.
You need a specialist. Pronto!!!
Don't wait and see for this new round of antibiotics. Yes, it's infected, but it's more than that. His system isn't working properly and can't heal. It's like putting a band aid on a gunshot wound.
Don't be so quick to jump onto the euthanasia train. There are new treatments, you just have to find a vet who knows about them.
It will be expensive though. This is a chronic issue and will be ongoing.
Increased Mortality Risk with Tygacil
|
|
(1 oz/ 30 ml) 100% Pure Tamanu Oil from Vanuatu - great for Acne, Burns, Scars, sunburn, eczema, age spots, and sunburns $16.99 The ability of Tamanu Oil to heal the skin surpasses that of most, if not all, modern day skin care products. Scientific studies show that Tamanu Oil is a significant healing agent because of its ability to produce new skin tissue and because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties. While Tamanu Oil can be used effectively to treat a range of infections inc... |
|
|
(2 oz/ 60 ml) 100% Pure Tamanu Oil from Vanuatu - great for Acne, Burns, Scars, sunburn, eczema, age spots, and sunburns $25.99 The ability of Tamanu Oil to heal the skin surpasses that of most, if not all, modern day skin care products. Scientific studies show that Tamanu Oil is a significant healing agent because of its ability to produce new skin tissue and because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties. While Tamanu Oil can be used effectively to treat a range of infections inc... |
|
|
ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY FOR DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS: A practical approach (Postgraduate Medicine) $9.99 Foot infections in patients with diabetes mellitus are among the most common bacterial infections encountered in clinical practice. Unfortunately, these infections and their sequelae are also the most common cause of disability and the reason for most hospital admissions among diabetic patients. This article outlines the factors to consider when choosing appropriate treatment for these patients an... |
|
|
Ertapenem effective for diabetic foot infection: response to the single drug was similar to that of the combination of piperacillin and ... An article from: Family Practice News $5.95 This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 506 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation ... |
|
|
Once-daily ertapenem good for diabetic foot infections.(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Skin & Allergy News $5.95 This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 499 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation Deta... |
|
|
Herbal Antibiotics $21.09 Clinical herbalist and author Stephen Buhner begins with an overview of how antibiotics were developed and designed to combat bacterial infections, how bacteria have developed resistance to these drugs, and why herbs may be more effective. Readers will learn the twelve primary antibiotic-resistant diseases currently affecting populations around the world, including meningitis, ear infections, pneumonia, E. coli, and Salmonella. Buhner also shares the results of clinical trials of the top fifteen herbs found most effective in treating these diseases including aloe, echinacea, garlic, and licorice. Herbal Antibiotics also includes step-by-step instructions for making and using herbal infusions, tinctures, teas, and salves to treat various types of infections. |
|
|
Herbal Antibiotics (Paperback) $33.56 Antibiotic-resistant infections are alarmingly on the rise, and many people are looking for sound information on herbal alternatives to standard antibiotics. In this indispensable reference, herbal expert Stephen Harrod Buhner explains the roots of antibiotic resistance, explores the value of herbal treatments, and provides in-depth profiles of 30 valuable herbs, noting for each one its antibiotic properties, methods for collection and preparation, dosages, potential side effects, contraindiciations, and alternatives. A section on emerging viruses gives information that has not been addressed elsewhere. As we prepare for the end of antibiotics, this comprehensive guide is a must-have in every family`s medicine cabinet. |
