Guest MnMDogs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Oh my, that poor swollen girl! I hope she's on the road to recovery very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ask your vet about Augmentin. It's actually an antibiotic used for people, but dogs can have it too. It's the absolute best for animal bites/scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ask your vet about Augmentin. It's actually an antibiotic used for people, but dogs can have it too. It's the absolute best for animal bites/scratches. We just got back from the vet, again. The swelling is moving around; less on her lips, more around her eyes. The vet doesn't think she's infected, just reacting badly to the force of the bite and the cat's saliva. She got another Benedryl shot this morning, and a shot of steroids. If we end up back at the vet, I'll ask about Augmentin, for sure. Can't hurt, might help, right? All her other wounds are looking good. It's just her face that's crazy-looking. And still, she's acting fine. Out-of-her-head-crazy, as always! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWallerson Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'm glad she's acting fine - i can't believe how huge her face/muzzle is. She really does look like a bull terrier - and poor thing must be so uncomfortable, too. I hope she recovers soon! Give her kisses from Walter & I - we'll miss you guys tomorrow. Quote Walter (Windy Walker) and Ernie (PG Ernest) @WalterWallerson and IG: WalterandErnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ask your vet about Augmentin. It's actually an antibiotic used for people, but dogs can have it too. It's the absolute best for animal bites/scratches. We just got back from the vet, again. The swelling is moving around; less on her lips, more around her eyes. The vet doesn't think she's infected, just reacting badly to the force of the bite and the cat's saliva. She got another Benedryl shot this morning, and a shot of steroids. If we end up back at the vet, I'll ask about Augmentin, for sure. Can't hurt, might help, right? All her other wounds are looking good. It's just her face that's crazy-looking. And still, she's acting fine. Out-of-her-head-crazy, as always! So, is this an allergic reaction to the saliva or is there some other explanation? Glad to hear that she's acting normal. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ask your vet about Augmentin. It's actually an antibiotic used for people, but dogs can have it too. It's the absolute best for animal bites/scratches. We just got back from the vet, again. The swelling is moving around; less on her lips, more around her eyes. The vet doesn't think she's infected, just reacting badly to the force of the bite and the cat's saliva. She got another Benedryl shot this morning, and a shot of steroids. If we end up back at the vet, I'll ask about Augmentin, for sure. Can't hurt, might help, right? All her other wounds are looking good. It's just her face that's crazy-looking. And still, she's acting fine. Out-of-her-head-crazy, as always! So, is this an allergic reaction to the saliva or is there some other explanation? Glad to hear that she's acting normal. The vet thinks it's a reaction to the saliva and the trauma of the bite. I like that idea much better than a massive infection, but we'll have to see how she does. The swelling in her lips has gone waaaaaaay down since last night. They were about as wide as one of my fingers at the bottom then, but her mouth is closing normally now. I don't like that the area around her eyes is getting puffy. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ask your vet about Augmentin. It's actually an antibiotic used for people, but dogs can have it too. It's the absolute best for animal bites/scratches. We just got back from the vet, again. The swelling is moving around; less on her lips, more around her eyes. The vet doesn't think she's infected, just reacting badly to the force of the bite and the cat's saliva. She got another Benedryl shot this morning, and a shot of steroids. If we end up back at the vet, I'll ask about Augmentin, for sure. Can't hurt, might help, right? All her other wounds are looking good. It's just her face that's crazy-looking. And still, she's acting fine. Out-of-her-head-crazy, as always! So, is this an allergic reaction to the saliva or is there some other explanation? Glad to hear that she's acting normal. The vet thinks it's a reaction to the saliva and the trauma of the bite. I like that idea much better than a massive infection, but we'll have to see how she does. The swelling in her lips has gone waaaaaaay down since last night. They were about as wide as one of my fingers at the bottom then, but her mouth is closing normally now. I don't like that the area around her eyes is getting puffy. i knew I should have stolen her in Dewey...... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Poor Brees. Might see you at GAA tomorrow? Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I'll put her in a box for you, Don. She's killing us! The thing decided to burst on the way to GAA's holiday shop. We cleaned her up some there, but she needs more work. Lots of clear fluid leaking out of a small hole, but I have no idea what kind of ick came out initially. There's a huge difference in the size of her nose now! We'll be home in about ten minutes, then I'll get to really see what's going on. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Holy cow! Keep us updated on her condition. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Poor Brees! Definitely follow the vet's orders, but if it's that swollen, it is probably infected. Does it feel hot to the touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Saturday pics added to post 1 Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Definitely looks better. Abscess = infection so I would definitely do a round of antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Definitely looks better. Abscess = infection so I would definitely do a round of antibiotics. She's been on Clavamox since Wednesday, but adding something else is is a possibility if she gets puffy or pitiful again. The nose is continuing to go down, thank goodness. We went out for a bit, and when we got home I could see where is drained onto her pillow. I just did a compress and got out a little scab, so things can flow if they need to. There's no smell to what's coming out, which is a huge plus. (My Mom had a cat that used to get really funky abscesses. Ick!) She's almost looking normal now. I was pretty freaked when it moved up to her eyes. That was really scary! Thanks, everyone, for your ideas and good wishes. My hope is that this wild creature is on the mend, but we'll have to wait and see. At least she's felt just fine through it, except for that one night. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Definitely looks better. Abscess = infection so I would definitely do a round of antibiotics. She's been on Clavamox since Wednesday, but adding something else is is a possibility if she gets puffy or pitiful again. The nose is continuing to go down, thank goodness. We went out for a bit, and when we got home I could see where is drained onto her pillow. I just did a compress and got out a little scab, so things can flow if they need to. There's no smell to what's coming out, which is a huge plus. (My Mom had a cat that used to get really funky abscesses. Ick!) She's almost looking normal now. I was pretty freaked when it moved up to her eyes. That was really scary! Thanks, everyone, for your ideas and good wishes. My hope is that this wild creature is on the mend, but we'll have to wait and see. At least she's felt just fine through it, except for that one night. So relieved to hear this! She did look cute as a bull terrier though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Update on Brees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Update on Brees? You got it! New pics are in post 1, but photobucket is acting dumb, so they aren't straight. She's back to her old tricks and we're loving it! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Can't believe this is all due to cat scratch/bite! How scary but glad to hear she is on the mend. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 So glad you're all better Brees! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Yay!! So glad to see she's back to normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'm so glad doing better! BTW, the pics look fine, and Brees looks beautiful! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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