Houndtime Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 We went back to the internist today for a re-check on the sheath infection. He has been on cephalexin for about 3 weeks now. She said "all clear". There was no discharge or pus hiding in the shaft. The bacteria slides showed many different kinds of germs. But she explained, some bacteria is normal. The fungal test came back negative. Dr. Anderson would like Fuzzy to remain on the antibiotics for another two weeks; the intention being to make sure that we knock it out of him. Also, we should take him back to Dr. Newman for a check up, two weeks after we finish the meds. As an aside, I brought Fuzzy's back and hip x-rays for her to look at. She said there was some slight arthritis. I told her he recently had another back episode and she agreed with the orthopedist who said, he may just be a dog who will occasionally have back issues. Dr. Anderson said she has a dog who was diagnosed with some disc problems and she didn't want to do the surgery on her dog. The dog has gone nine years, with only occasional issues. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hey Irene....that's greyt about Fuzzy's infection. Finally! Keeping good thoughts that Fuzzy's back problems are few if none at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Finally Fingers crossed it is gone for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Finally Fingers crossed it is gone for good What she said. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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