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Hi all Two nights ago A stray Dog w/ severe ear infection came to my garage door in overall bad shape,
I myself have 4 kitties and a King Charles Cavalier spaniel of my OWN,
This is a male Cocker Spaniel and one of his ears is so badly infected it appears to be a least temporarily Deaf. The ear underside is very swollen and resembles what I would have to say is Elephantitus like looking outer /inner ear with a putrid smell , like infected puss, and red and irritated and painfull.
He has been very gentle and grateful & let me try to help him, bathe him and do what I can to counteract the ear PH as I suspect it could be bacterial and or / yeast like infection which is apparently common in Cocker Spaniels but only this severe when chronic for years or not treated.
He used to be stout build it seems by the chest build but his back area has become very thin while he was lost or before someone tossed him out.
He is eating and drinking well and appears to be housetrained, and crate trained and leash trained but looks more like he was housed outside for a long time. .
I am not in great financial shape and so can not take it for a vet visit for about a week but used vinagar & water to irrigate the ear & bathed him with flea shampoo cause he was clearly over run w/ fleas & irritated and scratching., I am keeping him in the garrage for now because I can't let the fleas in the house or get on my other pets, and will get him treated for them too if no one claims him this next week .I have used dog septi-clean cream outside the ear, and he looks better & smells better after the bath, including the ear area.
I put topical antibiotics along with using hydrogen peroxide to attempt cleaning the ear, He is very malnourashed and and I found I small tick as well when bathing w/I do not know if I knocked lose or it had not fed yet..
I have since descided I would get him well & if I do not find a real responsible previous owner who legitimately lost him long enough ago to explain his current condition , I will keep him( assuming he gets along with my family pets .
I started to look for the owner on craigslist and with area dog park and pet store, check the grocery store closeby for sign as well..
The thing is I think I think he needs antibiotics, and I have tons but no idea what they can have. Anyone who has dogs or is a vet please try and advise me.My Dog has never been sick so I do not have dog antibiotics at all, he is also Up to date on his shots so thats good.. but have no idea about the stray, It shows no aggression at all against any pets or people though.
If you have any previous experience with dog antibiotics, ear infections etc. I would say he is about 25lb.
I have human versions, of these antibiotics on hand and the tablets could be broken down. The ear is hot to the touch so I do know he needs something now.
I tried contacting my vet yesterday to see if he could just prescribe something with out the office visit for now - just to help me get him on a abx. or have him temp. just let me know what I can use that I currently have but the vet was in surgery at that time and doubt he ever got my message when he came out as it was late already.
Heres what I have on hand: Bactrim genereic, ceftin generic, doxycycline, Clindamycin, Metronadazole,Cephexin, Cipro, Generic Keflex ,I may also have some zithromax, and a Rocephin Iv bag that the saline leaked out of- but its the powder still unmixed.
I also have IV Levaquin- I wondered if I could use that as an ear rinse maybe... not sure if that would be effective.I also have Prednisone, and diflucan if anyone think they would be helpful for yeast or swelling of the dogs ear.
I hope someone with dogs or familiar with dogs antibiotics will respond .. thanks so much!
Any info about compatible human antibiotics would be helpful and normal doggy dose would be extra helpful.
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I found this article. It may give you some insights on how to treat the ear infection. My dog had had chronic ear infections for years and we used oral bactrim. He eventually had to have surgery, as the infection kept recurring. He's been fine now for the last 10 years! There's a web address at the end of the article where you may go for help.
OTITIS EXTERNA
* Disease of the ear usually stems from over-production of wax as occurs in response to irritation. Allergic skin disease affecting the ears is one possible cause (especially in recurring cases); other causes of ear infections include ear mites, and foreign bodies (such as grass awns or foxtails), or hair growth deep in the canal (common in poodles and schnauzers especially). The moisture of the wax promotes bacterial growth and infection. Soon wax in ears is joined by pus.
* Dogs show discomfort around their ears by scratching, rubbing their ears on the floor or furniture, or by shaking the head. If the infection reaches the middle ear, affected animals may have a head tilt, a lack of balance, and unusual eye movements.
AURAL HEMATOMA
When a dog with uncomfortable ears shakes and scratches vigorously, a blood vessel in the ear flap may rupture. This leads to bleeding into the tissues of the pinna (see above illustration). The usual recommendation is to have the blood clots removed and the ear bandaged and cleaned under anesthesia. If the hematoma is not so big as to occlude the ear canal (thus preventing medication), the option to forgo surgery exists; but without surgery, the ear may scar down into an abnormal appearance.
(For more specific information on this condition in the "The Surgery Suite," click here
TREATMENT
STEP ONE
Most ear infections are cleared up simply with professional cleaning followed by medication at home. If only mild debris is present in the ear canals, simple disinfection and washing of the ear is adequate; however, in most cases, a full ear flush is needed to even examine the ear drum. For patient comfort, we recommend sedation for this procedure as the ears are sore and the instruments can be damaging if the pet jumps at the wrong time.
STEP TWO
Some dogs have chronic ear problems (the infection is not controlled by general medication or returns when general medication is discontinued). In these cases, the ear discharge should be cultured so that the precise organism can be pinpointed and treated specifically. Regular treatment at home with disinfecting ear washes should become part of the pet's grooming routine.
Further testing may be in order to determine why the infection continues to recur. Allergy is the most common reason for recurrent ear problems.
STEP THREE
Depending on the severity of the problem, the vertical canal may need to be opened surgically. This enables debris to be removed more effectively. This is done to prevent severe scarring after prolonged specific medical therapy has been ineffective.
If the canal becomes so scarred that it is practically closed, "ablation" may be the final option. In this surgical procedure the entire ear canal is removed and healthy tissue is allowed to grow in. These procedures are "last resorts" after severe infection has made effective medical treatment impossible. A specialist is called in for these cases and, although surgery is expensive, dogs with chronic severe otitis usually require no further ear treatment for the rest of their lives.
SOME SPECIAL INFORMATION ON PSEUDOMONAS INFECTION:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a very special species of bacteria; it is resistant to almost every possible antibiotic. It is common for ear infections to be recurrent and in time, many antibiotics have been used. The unfortunate tendency is for most bacteria to be killed off, leaving infection with the very resistant and practically immortal (not to mention especially smelly) Pseudomonas.
If one if lucky, a culture of the ear discharge will reveal that the Pseudomonas is still sensitive to oral quinolone antibiotics such as enrofloxacin or orbifloxacin. It should be noted that especially high doses of this type of antibiotic are needed to treat Pseudomonas in the ear and that inadequate dosing will just make Pseudomonas even more resistant. In other words, Pseudomonas must be treated definitively from the moment it is diagnosed; once it becomes resistant to oral therapy, treatment becomes vastly more difficult.
Oral therapy is generally combined with some kind of topical treatment of the ear. Fortunately there are several concoctions that should be useful though some your vet must mix him/herself.
Silvadene/silver sulfadiazine
This product is manufactured as a wound creme and is especially helpful in hastening the healing of damaged external tissues. It also has activity against several bacteria including Pseudomonas. The creme can be prepared in water for an easier ear administration.
Tris-EDTA
EDTA is a binder of metals which are important to the bacterial cell wall. Tris is used to buffer the EDTA to a pH that is not irritating to the ear and to maximize the anti-bacterial effect.
Injectable Medications
It would be unusual for a Pseudomonas species to be resistant to absolutely everything. While there may not be an oral treatment available, sometimes an owner may be taught to give injectable treatments. These are often expensive, however. These same medications can also be mixed up for topical use; many are already available as commercially prepared solutions.
Chronic ear infections, as mentioned, typically have an underlying cause (usually allergy). It is important to address this problem in addition to the infection itself so as to minimize on-going ear inflammation.
AN EAR INFECTION INFORMATION CENTER HAS BEEN SET UP BY THE IOWA STATE VETERINARY SCHOOL. THIS SITE IS:
mbroderick
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Here's a second article. It sure sounds like the dog needs immediate treatment. Perhaps your vet will treat and bill you later. If any abx that you have would be appropriate, I'm sure that they wouldn't mind if you used them to save $$.
Ear Care & Disease - Otitis Externa
Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Lab puppy scratching his ear"My dog's ears have a terrible odor. What could it be?" "My puppy has been scratching his ears. The ears have dark, crumbly material in them. What should I do?" "My dog has been rubbing his ears on the carpet, but I do not see anything wrong. Why is he doing this?" These are some of the most commonly asked questions of veterinarians.
Signs of ear disease
Every day we see dogs who have problems with their ears. Signs of these ear problems include:
* Odor * Scratching or rubbing of ears and head * Discharge in the ears * Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal * Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side * Pain around the ears * Changes in behavior such as depression or irritability
Ear disease is one of the most common conditions we see in pets. The medical name for inflammation of the outer ear canal is 'otitis externa.' It is estimated that up to 20% of the dog population is affected by this disease.
Causes of ear disease
Dogs can have ear problems for many different reasons. When we see a dog with ear disease we need to think about the possibility of:
* Allergies such as atopy or food allergies * Parasites - ear mites * Microorganisms - bacteria and yeast * Foreign bodies, e.g., plant awns * Trauma * Hormonal abnormalities, e.g., hypothyroidism * The ear environment, e.g., excess moisture and ear anatomy * Hereditary or immune conditions, and tumors
Allergies: Dogs with allergies, either to food or something they inhale, often have ear problems. As a matter of fact, the ear problem may be the first sign of the allergy. Since the allergy changes the environment within the ear, we sometimes see secondary infections with bacteria or yeast. If we just treat the infection, we are not getting to the root of the problem. We need to treat the allergies too.
Parasites: The ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, is a common cause of ear problems in cats, but less common in dogs. Some dogs are hypersensitive to the mites, however, and the resultant itching can be intense. These dogs may scratch so much they severely traumatize the ear.
Bacteria and Yeast: Numerous types of bacteria and the yeast, Malassezia pachydermatis, cause ear infections. The normal, healthy ear has a good defense against these organisms, but if the ear environment changes due to allergies, hormone abnormalities, or moisture, the bacteria and yeast can greatly multiply and break down these defenses.
Foreign Bodies: Plant awns, those little "stick-tights" that cling to our clothes and our dogs' fur, can sometimes enter the ear canal. Their presence causes irritation, the dog scratches, and before you know it we have a traumatized, infected ear So when you groom your dog after a walk in the woods, be sure to check the ears, too.
Trauma: As we described above, self-inflicted trauma to the ear due to scratching can exacerbate ear problems.
Hormonal Abnormalities: Deficiencies or excesses of various hormones can result in skin and ear problems. Thyroid hormone, glucocorticoids produced by the adrenal gland, and sex hormones all influence the health of the skin and ears.
Ear Environment: Bacteria and yeast could not ask for a better environment to live in than a warm, dark, moist ear canal. Dogs with heavy, floppy ears such as Cocker Spaniels may have ear problems due to the excess moisture that builds up in their ears.
Other Causes: There are various rare hereditary diseases that occur in different breeds or lines and affect the ears. These include dermatomyositis in Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs, and primary seborrhea in Shar Peis and West Highland White Terriers. Squamous cell carcinomas, melanomas, and other tumors can be seen in the ears.
Diagnosis
Checking a dog's earBecause there are many potential causes of ear problems, we cannot just say it is a bacterial infection, dispense antibiotics, and it will go away. Often, more work is needed. Your veterinarian can use an otoscope to look down into the ear canal and determine the amount of inflammation present, if the tympanic membrane (ear drum) is involved, and if there are any foreign bodies, tumors, or other potential causes of the problem. Swabs of the ear can be taken, smeared on a microscope slide, stained, and examined for bacteria, yeast, and mites. A thorough history and physical exam may help determine if this could be a hormonal, allergic, or hereditary problem. If these are suspected, further diagnostic testing would be needed. If a bacterial infection does not respond to the first antibiotic therapy, a culture and sensitivity may need to be performed to select a different antibiotic.
Treatment
The treatment is going to depend on what caused the ear problem and what secondary conditions are there as a result. Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections and antifungals for yeast infections. Glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone are often included in these preparations to reduce the amount of inflammation in the ear. Ear problems caused by a systemic disease such as a hormone abnormality or allergy must include a therapy that treats the whole dog, such as hormonal replacement or allergy testing and hyposensitization (immunotherapy).
Allergies: Allergies are commonly treated with regular ear cleaning with an ear cleaning solution, antihistamines, and fatty acid supplements. Sometimes corticosteroids are needed. These may be given in an oral or injectable form, or they can be applied topically. Allergy testing and immunotherapy (hyposensitzation) may be the best way to cure the ear problem.
Ear mites: Ear mites can cause a dry, dark, crumbly debris in the ear that resembles coffee grounds. For this condition, ear cleaning followed by an ear medication to kill mites will eliminate the problem, although the treatment may need to be continued over several weeks depending upon the product used.
Yeast: Yeast can cause severe ear problems. We usually observe a brown waxy exudate and a bad odor. Daily cleaning of the ears will help, but often these infections are difficult to treat, and special medications need to be given since antibiotics do not kill yeast. If you suspect a yeast infection in your dog's ears, consult your veterinarian.
Bacterial Infections: Bacterial infections can also have a bad odor and often have a more yellowish exudate. If it is a severe or chronic condition, ear cleaning alone will not take care of the problem and antibiotics will almost always be necessary. Again, consult your veterinarian. Ear infections of the canal, if severe, can spread to the middle and inner ear, so prompt attention to the problem is always best.
Regardless of the cause of the ear disease, we must always keep the ear canal clean.
Cleaning ears
Ear DiagramYour dog's ear is more L-shaped than yours, and debris loves to collect at the corner of the L. To remove this debris, fill your dog's ear canal with a good ear cleaner. Ear cleaners should be slightly acidic but should NOT sting. Massage the base of the ear for 20-30 seconds to soften and release the debris. Wipe out the loose debris and excess fluid with a cotton ball. Repeat this procedure until you see no more debris. Depending on your dog's ear condition, you may have to start out doing this twice a day.
Cotton applicator swabs can be used to clean the inside of the earflap and the part of the ear canal you can see. They should NOT be used farther down in the ear canal since that tends to pack debris in the ear canal, rather than removing it.
Some ear problems are so painful, the dog must be anesthetized to do a good job of cleaning the ears. You may find your dog does not like to have his ears cleaned because it is uncomfortable. Talking to him during the process, stopping momentarily to give him a treat if he is doing well (we do not want to reward fussiness!) and doing something fun afterwards may all help.
After the ear is clean, let the dog shake his head and allow some time for the ears to dry. Then you can apply any ear medication that was prescribed.
Preventing ear disease
The key to healthy ears is to keep them clean. Check your dog's ears weekly. A slight amount of waxy buildup may be present in normal ears. If your dog swims a lot, has pendulous ears, or a history of ear disease, routine cleaning (often once to three times per week) is recommended. Use the same procedure as described above. Excess hair around the ear can be clipped to allow more air flow. Treat any underlying condition that predisposes your dog to ear problems.
Remember, if your dog is showing severe discomfort, the ears have a bad smell, or the ear canals look very abnormal, do not delay in contacting your veterinarian. If your dog has a ruptured or weakened eardrum, some ear cleansers and medications could do more harm than good.
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Thank you so much for both articles - thats more info than I got when searching online. Very helpful. Now if I can just figure out what antibiotics should/could/ or would work, especially if its something I have in the human form of the med, like a floxin - I have cipro , I saw a different one mentioned but maybe it will be ok in substitute. etc..I have many more too.. so there must be something. I believe its either bacterial or yeast
I have not been able to work in the past 2 1/2 years.. so we are squeezing by on just one income,only my boyfriends... if it can be healed without the additional immediate vet bill- that would be great. I will have to take it in either way to be sure it has shots and is fixed within the next couple weeks anyway but all the rest of the expensive/ testing treatment/meds and so forth I am thinking might be more than I can manage right away..
Thanks for the great info!
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Listen!
You sound like a nice person, you really do! It is nice that you went through all this trouble for the dog, as I am a huge Dog Lover as well!
What should should have done, and should do NOW, is to call a local NO KILL shelter! They will take the dog in, care for it, find it a home...
This is what you should always do! Please do it today! Just say you found the dog at your doorstep, you did what you could, have no $$$$ to spare, but wanted the dog to find a good home and be cared for....
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badkitti30043 - I commend you for your compassion and kind heart.
My understanding is that the abx that are used for humans are the same abx that are used for dogs but I have no idea if the specific uses are the same or of the amounts per kg. Sorry I can't help. There may be an emergency vet in your area that will treat strays at no charge. We have one in my area but they usually take the dog and try to find the owner. They are not a no-kill shelter and no-kill shelters generally have a long waiting list. Not to say you can't find one but they usually do have a long waiting list.
I did find a kitty once that had been hit by a car and I took her to the nearest vet who put her down (she could not have been saved as her body was crushed). They didn't charge me. I found another stray dog that had been hit by a car and the emergency vet that I mentioned above took him and treated him and then found his owners. I called to make sure that his owners were found because had they not been found, I would have had the option to take the dog. Terry
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Be careful of parasites & worms with a stray dog.
Make sure to wash your hands really well after contact with the dog & don't let him lick your face or any other body part.
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The dog may be microchipped. You should definitely take it to be scanned at a vet's office or shelter (free of charge). Checking it's microchip is the best way to find the original owners (who I'd report to animal control and let them handle the situation)
My girl has taken quite a few of the same drugs as me, but I wouldn't give out vet advice, because I am not a licensed vet.
-------------------- Sometimes when I say �Oh, I�m fine� I want someone to look me in the eyes & say �tell the truth�
Remember my post on my kitty? The very day I had him put down we had the biggest dog I've ever seen show up in our yard. I thought it was a Mastiff but found out it was a Kuvosz. It was 11:00pm at night and I see this big solid white head and paws on my front door glass.
Anyway, he looked well fed but stayed around our house and loved on me with sweet gentle eyes for about 4 days (hubby was out-of-town or he would've had a fit as we have 3 dogs).
Finally, my son took pics of the dog, printed them out with a Lost Dog title and our phone number. We placed them around the area.
The next morning at 8:30 a.m. a lady called and said it was her dog. I made her tell me exactly what he looked like so I would know he was hers.
When she drove over, he stood there and stared at the truck and when he saw her, he went nuts.I told her she needed to put a collar and tag on him.
She said her husband didn't want to but they had talked about getting a microchip put in but never did. He had been lost for 10 days!
Anyway, the posters worked. A few years ago one of our Maine Coons got out - my son made posters and 3 days later a lady called and said the cat was on her front porch. They all have tags now.
If you're like me, you've probably already fallen in love with him and have decided to keep him.
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Thank you all for your kind words and advice.
I took him to the vet twice, He is now on 68 mg. Baytril antibiotics & will start prednisone for the swelling tomorrow as that was prescribed by the vet only today.
The Baytril is helping. He is 11-13 years old and still intact which makes me think maybe he was a backyard breeders dog.
We live two very short blocks from a dog park. according to the vet he hs not been cared for in a very long time.
He is eating well.It cost hundreds of dollars but I am just a Sucker for pathetic abused creatures. He's also had his claws trimmed that had grown back into his paws.
I decided to give up my own meds for a while , and we canceled thanksgiving which was to be at our house of course.
A kind soul here also offered to help contribute to the vet. Which is the nicest thing I have ever heard of and if she can it is very appreciated.
He is in the last few years of his life and deserves much better than he was being treated previously and he appears quite attached right away- maybe its the Deaf thing but he looks up every few moments to be sure I or my boyfriend are still in the same room. Its afraid of being alone it seems..
It actually makes me sick that people could treat a great old dog this way.
He still is deaf,even after they deep cleaned both ears today, and I got a bottle of the vets ear cleaner- same kind to keep up with it at home. I live in a large City and truly the rescue groups are quite full/ and overwelmed , many are kill shelters - some of the worst here still use gas on animals surrendered..and most get only 3 days.Some get put up for adoption on the very day they are going to be put down. its absurd.
I will keep him - he will only have a few years at most either way and they should be good ones where he is loved.Even if someone took him in to place - because of the age and condition its unlikely he would be adopted out. MOST People don't want to become attached to one that will pass in the next one to -four years max.Depending on if he's 11 or 13 now.He seems to really like us, rides great in the car and can wlk a bit better now that the nails are trimmed.
I did get the Cocker rescuers number but never heard back from her even though I left several messages.I was told by the person who gave me her number that she might have advice but she would not have room.
I believe we will call him Sabastain and love him till the end of his days , at least the last few years will be good for him. Very sweet dog..
I appreciate all the info and the help offered .
Today he got half of the shots they offer , the most important shots, such as one year like rabies,3 yr. parvo, worms,distemper,also Frontline flea & tick meds were began yesterday, He had an innitial consult/office visit a few days ago w/ the vet. Then the abx. were began.They sold us 10 days worth but he will likely need even more. I used the Grocery money for this coming week and and borrowed with little hope of repaying anyone anytime soon.
He has been washed three times so far once with a strong flea shampoo, the other too with normal dog shampoo, he has a collar now. During the deep ear cleaning which was painful they did remove puss, and lots of blood- alot of it! but could not get it all because of the severe swelling in that area of ear canal, so it will need repeating later.
It is a bacterial infection with a yeast component.I managed it but had to overdraft and give up some things but he is worth it.
Since he is still unfixed he will require bloodwork and fixing - but thats going to need to wait and if my daughters give me some cash for Christmas- they usually do since I have been waiting on SSDI for awhile to get retroactive.I stopped working Apr. 2004, and honestly my boyfriend tries to cover our expenses including what we can of my most needed meds , nand the cheapest.
This was as dumb thing for me to do but I can not ignore that face- not when he needed help. I think its kinda odd it found me- likely one of the few who would take it in the really bad shape
, maybe they know intuitively somehow who to go to..take care
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I just wanted to update everyone on the Cocker Spaniel. We have decided to call him "Peanut" as Sebastian just seemed too long.
It turned out both ears are infected , the left is the worst imaginable though with the serious swelling. He is in his second round of Baytril 68 mg. dog abx. and prednisone.
I see some improvement but its slow where the ears are concerned. He is not microchipped. I have watched craigslist etc. for pet lost posts and it does not appear he is being looked for at all. No signs or anything up in the area or the park.
A kind soul here has mailed out to me a contribution towards all the vet bills and expenses, this is very helpful and she is just a great person for assisting me with getting him healthy again which has been insanely expensive I am at over 400.00 at this point and he still need more meds and care...
we are both considering him our Christmas angel in need this year. Thank you Marianne.I also provided her with all the vet info and numbers /expenses to that point in time to confirm on the doggy if she wished and am thankful to her for whatever she is sending.
He is happy here and gets along fine with my Dog, and kittys.He is still deaf but very smart and is being very good. I am hoping that some of his hearing may return with the ears healing. It turned out to be both ears that were infected. He is receiving 2x day cleanings and meds by me . He will go back to the vet soon to see if the condition is is getting better . In my opinion he is improving, and no doubt is much better than he was, when he arrived here. Take care Sandi
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Given all you have to deal with, I think you are the Christmas Angel for Peanut. You are likely the kindest person he's ever met in his sad life.
Having lost my dear cocker Sammy this summer, who was 16, it fills me with joy that this dog found you. I wonder how many others ignored him on the road or in the park?
Hopefully, a few other here will send what they can to help with your expenses or special needs. I know we have a lot of animal lovers here.
I SAY LET'S MAKE PEANUT OUR LYMENET SITE MASCOT!
(But promise me you won't dye him lyme colored!!)
God bless!
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Hi Tothepoorhouse ( Marianne) /and Truthfinder( tracy) I just want to thank you both for your contribution,
Marianne your bank did call me a little while ago today to confirm my address and to confirm your contribution will be going out soon. I do appreciate the assistance in getting him healthy & feeling better.I can't imagine a more deserving old boy than peanut.
We also have another possible contributer" Truthfinder" Tracy Contacted me & said she may also send a little something to help with his continued health needs if she is able..I also wish to thank her too ( Thank you Tracy ) for your assistance with our lost angel dog Peanut.
I believe he is very lucky to have found me hen he did and then super lucky for both of you to assist with some of his care expenses. What wonderful folks we have here on lymenet.
He still needs other shots not yet given ,another deep ear cleaning - which they are considering putting him under anesthesia for, at least several more vet visits and possible ear drum surgury if need be- unsure as it depends on the success of the treatmnents and the severeity after they can tell more, he will need a lyme test too because of the deer tick on him hen he arrived and the obvious arthritis and H/w testing etc. and a couple more rounds of antibiotics and maybe more steroids & cleaner & animax ointment.This has already been an expensive endever so far topping over 400.00 But I am happy to have been able to take care of this lost soul due to the timing.
I love the idea of him being a Lyme mascot dog as well but he will have to remain a blonde doggy- no lime green coloring as it might not be good for him( but would be too cute I am sure ). But if I can figure out how to load a photo here ( I used to know how)I will put one up of him here.
He now looks & acts as if he has at least basic things he has never had before. treats,family,toys health care, love, regular baths and a warm indoors home / a nice fenced yard.Sadly He is too arthritic for the back yard stairs but I would love to get him a dog door for the ground level on the side of the house, especially since he has a weak bladder at times( maybe caused by the meds though which makes him drink alot & pee very often-
we will see after he's finally done with the meds.If anyone has a Midsize doggy door or mid to larger bed they no longer need in fair condition , or a dog stroller since he will tire very quickly at the nearby dog park but could still enjoy getting outside with others dogs.. PLEASE let me know .. the petdoor will be a bit tricky since I have indoor kittys too that I do not need going out to the fenced yard as they could jump over the fence.
If you have any of these items and are willing to send them to help him..please send to:
Sandra H. Elbedour 2662 Marcia Drive Larenceville Georgia 30044
If questions you can email me direct if you prefer @ : [email protected] Phone - 678-344-1795
In case you have a question regarding a med-large bed. ( he's 31 lbs now)(He's gained about 5 lbs in two weeks) He will need a padded dogbed and maybe a petdoor or anything else extra thats geared toward older senior dog use, even petfood w/joint support like Chrondoitain / Glucosomine? would be helpful if you have some leftover or that your dog won't eat & if the shipping is not insane .
He also needs special doggy joint support meds and arthritis meds - they sell over the counter at petstores,if anyone has these leftover that they are no longer needing for your dog and is willing to send them to assist . Thanks for those who have offered to help with him. It is very much appreciated!
At least this fellow will have a good last few years if I can just get his ears better and basic needs met.Take care, Thanks to those wanting to help in anyway they are able.All is appreciated.
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