Mycoplasma arthritis??

[Shammie]

When you get time you should call them and tell them how wrong she was about this squirrel's condition, and how our rehabbers here were right;

perhaps they can learn from you!

Yes! I just sent an email to let her know and also sent her a picture of the puss oozing out 😏

[Shammie]

Yay!! I would rinse again after the chlorhexidine. Depending if you diluted it, it can be irritating. Great work. Warm compress, like Redwuff said, will help that stuff drain. Gently teasing the scab off for a few days and allowing it to drain will help too.

PS. Time for a new vet.

Thank you Cava!

[HRT4SQRLS]

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.

[HRT4SQRLS]

This is what I asked them to do, she said we wouldn't be able to get anything out. I'm not sure how she is so sure of this.

Wrong 🙄

[HRT4SQRLS]

PS. Time for a new vet.

Careful there. We need our vets. They are few and far between. Sometimes we can actually teach them.

[Shammie]

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.

Yes, Trimethoprim /Sulfamethoxazole. I will continue to flush it, should I continue using both chlorhexidine and the sodium chloride?

[Shammie]

Careful there. We need our vets. They are few and far between. Sometimes we can actually teach them.

This is true... and as I have learned, we all need to be careful when speaking down on other people even if its petty and not something we really mean. It can cost your your rehab licence

[Spanky]

This is true... and as I have learned, we all need to be careful when speaking down on other people even if its petty and not something we really mean. It can cost your your rehab license

Too often people do not consider how their words may impact others... just as often they simply fail to think!

[TubeDriver]

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.

[cava]

Careful there. We need our vets. They are few and far between. Sometimes we can actually teach them.

True. Good point.

[cava]

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.

[Mel1959]

How’s your little one doing? Is the abcess continuing to drain?

[Shammie]

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?

[Mel1959]

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.

[Shammie]

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.

I've been using this Derma Max. I sell this stuff in my pet salon, it's awesome stuff. Maybe I should try wrapping with this stuff?

[Chickenlegs]

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.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Kiki, what other antibiotics do you have?

Also, is the sodium chloride you're using a sterile saline solution?

[Shammie]

Kiki, what other antibiotics do you have?

Also, is the sodium chloride you're using a sterile saline solution?

He is on Trimethoprim Sulfa Suspension. I also have amoxicillin and cephalexin but I'm not sure of the expiration date on those. And yes I am using a sterile saline solution.

[Shammie]

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.

Thank you. I just ordered dermagel, I'll have it by Tuesday.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Kiko, if you'll send me your address, I'll send you some Clavamox.