Jackandgrey Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 for sweet Shanti and for you Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizjaye Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Holy Cow! Hope Shanti continues improving. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Holy Cow indeed! I've been monitoring this thread and have been sending you and Shanti many healing thoughts, but I had nothing substantive to add to solve the problem so I have not posted. I do hope Shanti is improving fast and that the antibiotics are balanced right. It does sound like an opportunistic Staph. infection. Oweee! Poor both of you. And I'm totally over-whelmed by your tail wrapping skills. I couldn't do that! Not the ick factor (been there done that) but the skilled wrap. Care to share how you do it? Again, Back to watching the thread . . . Our positive thoughts are with you and Shanti! Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thinking of you guys today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I am pleased you like my wrap job! I had many, many years of wrapping horse legs. Same concept, just a lot smaller. I did learn it is easier with her standing. Last nights looks nice, but a little crooked on the taped ends. I just start at the top and work my way down. I overlap about 1/2 the wrap each time. The first layer is ointment and stick free pads. I secured those with "sensitive skin" tape. Then there is a layer of padded gauze wrapped like the vet wrap. Then the pretty purple vet wrap to match her collar. Tomorrow we have to change colors. A little athletic tape to secure the top and bottom. Then some Yuck spray to keep her from chewing. The last 2 nights she has left her tail alone, but keeps trying to chew her belly. I took another picture of her tail last night. That way I can see the progress. Not much yet. Remolacha, (Jan), the bite not collar got here. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! She is sound asleep again right now so I will have to put it on when she is awake and messing with her belly. When I can monitor her constantly, I let her have some freedom. You are awesome, Shanti and I really appreciate it! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sending positive, tail-healing vibes your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just wondering how Shanti is doing this morning Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 WOW! I had no idea you guys were going thru this Poor Shanti! You guys have been thru so much already. Sending lots of prayers you get some answers and Shanti will be feeling much better SOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just wondering how Shanti is doing this morning We slept!!! She is very clingy!!! Her belly keeps improving, but not cleared yet. I did not re-wrap her tail yesterday. So I need to do it today. She feels fevered again. She ate a little boiled chicken for breakfast, no kibble again. I am going to call the vet again today to see if I should cleanse the tail and belly with something. It stinks! And it is very gooey. Lucy mentioned she uses special shampoo for Riley. I will have to ask about that. I am hoping for some results today. Thanks for checking in on my girl. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just wondering how Shanti is doing this morning We slept!!! She is very clingy!!! Her belly keeps improving, but not cleared yet. I did not re-wrap her tail yesterday. So I need to do it today. She feels fevered again. She ate a little boiled chicken for breakfast, no kibble again. I am going to call the vet again today to see if I should cleanse the tail and belly with something. It stinks! And it is very gooey. Lucy mentioned she uses special shampoo for Riley. I will have to ask about that. I am hoping for some results today. Thanks for checking in on my girl. Of course we have to check on her. She's the girl I want to steal!! Hoping for good results today Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I hope she continues to improve and I really hope the test results come back with some answers for you, so she can Get Well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustJack Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 When I have a tail problem, I use an old fashioned hair roller to put over the sore spot. Then wrap using the method Batmom told you leaving a small opening for air to get in to help heal. Also use a muzzle with tape over some of the openings or a poop muzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Another evening, another bandage change. My friend Meghan (she is a vet tech) came by to help as Scott is at the fire station. She brought all kinds of goodies. We cleaned it gently and re-wrapped it. It looks a lot better tonight! We did not use lidocaine tonight as she really did not need it. Now it does not smell so bad either. This was from the other night. It looks even better now. I was hoping to get results today, but none arrived. Hopefully tomorrow. Shanti is learning to lift her tail really high when she goes to lay down. I had to laugh I about threw her outside thinking she was going to potty on her bed! She was trying to get down pain free with a non-bending tail. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Oh, poor little princess! I am picturing her trying to lay down without bumping her tail! Sending more healing thoughts, get better soon, Shanti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Don't give up until you try manuka honey. Make sure it is the REAL one and not a copy cat version-I think Manuka Honey Usa is reliable. There have been several studies-a lot with humans- that have shown it sometimes heals wounds that nothing else does. In fact I believe it is the only treatment that has been proven effective against MRSLA. I am a chemist and this is legit to the best of my knowledge. I'll be praying for her speedy recovery. I believe the belly is a completely different issue. I have seen similar on some hounds that I cleared up and didn't return by swabbing with high strength (95%) alcohol once or twice a day. I've also heard good things about Manuka Honey. You may want to try Manuka Honey USA. Here's one website that tells how it helped a greyhound heal a major wound: Piper's story Here's another: Tegan's story I hope Shanti starts to heal up soon....poor girl has been through so much! Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 It's good to hear it's looking better. Poor baby has been through enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well, apparently Meg does not wrap as tight as I do. Early this morning it was on, when I came back down it was off. I found it just inside the dog door, fully wrapped still. We were thinking it might be best to shave the tail as the hair was making a mess, no need. The hair fell out! I re-wrapped her in yet another color. She did not move or care any more that I messed with it. So that means it is feeling A LOT better! Her thighs look better and her belly is looking better. This mornings picture: A little rat tail. We should have some results today. Keeping my fingers crossed. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I keep checking to see if you have the results yet! Poor baby, that wagameter looks awfully sore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 eeewww, poor baby! glad her tail and tummy are both looking better hope you get the results soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I just scheduled her specialist/surgeon consult for Tuesday, 10am. I can't feed her after midnight even for a consult. We are hoping that Dr. Eich will see her and have some brilliant non-surgical solution. He has dealt with these problems a lot! If I remember correctly, he had a grey with this type of issue. He has consulted on her, but not seen her in person. We are hoping that physically seeing her might make something stand out. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Good thoughts for Shanti Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wholly Moses! I wasn't on for a day or two and all this development with poor Shanti!! I cannot believe what that sore on her tail turned into! What a nightmare! And that poor sweet Shanti! What a terrible thing to go through. I will keep your precious girl in my prayers. I pray that they find out what the heck is going on and cure the problem immediately! Stay strong Mom! Tiger, Bueller and Domino are sending Shanti some get well doggie kisses too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well the first set of results are in!!! It is a staph infection as suspected. It is sensitive to the antibiotics she is on so we are going to refill those. We are waiting for the second set of "slow growing" cultures to come back in a couple days. Strangely the tail and belly are staph yet so different. She has a new blister on her belly, but everything else appears to be healing. For some reason now though her tail wraps keep falling off. Maybe since there is no hair for friction? I hate to stick tape to what is left of her hair. Lord knows it will just fall out too. I will keep you all posted on our progress. Thanks for the support! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well the first set of results are in!!! It is a staph infection as suspected. It is sensitive to the antibiotics she is on so we are going to refill those. We are waiting for the second set of "slow growing" cultures to come back in a couple days. Strangely the tail and belly are staph yet so different. She has a new blister on her belly, but everything else appears to be healing. For some reason now though her tail wraps keep falling off. Maybe since there is no hair for friction? I hate to stick tape to what is left of her hair. Lord knows it will just fall out too. I will keep you all posted on our progress. Thanks for the support! I HATE that tape. I refuse to use it. Maybe you could use a small velcro strip to hold the wrap in place. Nancy sent me one to hold a sock on Misty and I'm just looking at it and I bet it would work on the tail. She said Home Depot has them. If I had an extra one I'de send it Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I might have one for the boat, but it might be too big. I will go check. The whole wrap is just sliding off. She is not messing with it. I actually just talked to Dr. Herrera. She does not think that the infection went deep enough to damage the hair follicles so hopefully her hair on her tail will grow back. Did not think of that! She could be a cute rat from now on. It will go with her bald thighs. We will continue on the antibiotics for 1 week AFTER all signs have gone away and she is healed up. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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