cava (08-22-2018), Diggie's Friend (08-23-2018)
The Trimethoprim should work fine. I’m guessing you’re referring to Trimethoprim /Sulfamethoxazole. It will even target MRSA.
By the way, I never thought this had anything to do with Mycoplasma. That would be a zebra in a herd of horses.
Keep flushing the wound or it will close and refill.
Diggie's Friend (08-23-2018), Mel1959 (08-24-2018)
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Shammie (08-23-2018), TubeDriver (08-23-2018)
Even vets can be mistaken, but we ALL make mistakes and hopefully learn from them so we don't make the same mistake a second time on the next animal we help.
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Diggie's Friend (08-23-2018), Mel1959 (08-24-2018), Shammie (08-23-2018)
Diggie's Friend (08-23-2018), HRT4SQRLS (08-24-2018)
There's nothing wrong with seeking second opinions or looking for a different vet. She will be using them often if she's rehabbing so it's wise to find someone to work with who you trust and have success with.
Diggie's Friend (08-23-2018), Mel1959 (08-24-2018)
How’s your little one doing? Is the abcess continuing to drain?
I have been continuing to drain the infection. Been using warm compress and flushing with sodium chloride. I just cut off the dead skin hoping it will heal quicker but it looks horrible here is a pic of him today.. should I wrap it with gauze dipped in sodium chloride or leave it open?
I’ve never dealt with an abcess before, but I think others have left it open so it can drain. Have you been using an antibiotic salve on it? That might help. I also know folks that swear by derma-gel for healing wounds.
It looks awful but it also looks pretty clean. Dermagel is amazing stuff. Keeps the wound bed clean and moist. 100% non toxic. If there’s no active infection left— just raw flesh, maybe try Collasate. It’s a post operative dressing. It’s pretty darn viscious so may need a dressing but I’ve used it on some evil drag sores and it’s GOOD.
Diggie's Friend (08-26-2018)
Kiki, what other antibiotics do you have?
Also, is the sodium chloride you're using a sterile saline solution?
Kiko, if you'll send me your address, I'll send you some Clavamox.