Guest Latch Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well, over a month ago, Latch was treated for a staph infection with Simplicef 200mg for 21 days. It didn't seem to make much of a difference because at the end of the 21 days he still had some spots, but they appeared to be scabs and healing up. When I took him in for his check up, the vet said she thought it looked like it was cleared up, but now a month later he has even more spots! I got more simplicef and we are trying that again, but it's so frustrating. I feel so bad for him with all those sores (he doesn't seem to mind, but they are really icky looking). I was looking at one and trying to see the sore (I can tell he's getting a new one when his hair starts standing up in that place) and all of the sudden I guess it popped and white stuff oozed out I just don't know what to do. What if this round of antibiotics doesn't work? I've never had a dog with a staph infection! Can humans get it? My vet said she doubted it was the same strand that humans get, but she didn't say she was 100% positive. Anyone know anything I can do? I got some chlorhexiderm shampoo that some had suggested last time, but how often should I bathe him in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Oh crud. I don't know anything to tell you. MIL currently has a staph infection from knee replacement surgery - and it's been a bear to treat. It's a VERY hardy little germie. I think if I were you I'd find out FOR SURE if humans can catch it. You don't want it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I might try a specialist at this point. I have battled staph in Dobes--not fun. I'd try building up the immune system. Maybe some Transfer Factor www.betterherbs.com Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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