Sketch video...moving well :)

Crap! That's news you didn't need. :cry: Sounds like it is very localized, though. Don't know what they give dogs but with people it's usually Vancomycin which is a really strong antibiotic. MRSA is a real problem in the hospital.

Really, really holding you and Sketch in my thoughts and heart right now. He sounds like a fighter and I'm gonna be optimistic that he can lick this thing. :fl :hugs
 
Sketchie, you are so brave! Hope he beats the MRSA quickly and I'm so happy to hear that it hasn't dampened his enthusiasm, especially for food!
 
Oh my poor dear little Sketchie, you brave little soul! Making you mom happy eating and keeping up a good attitude with all you have been through!

I hope you recover quickly from this new hurdle you now must over come!
You are a strong boy and your mommy needs you!

Wishing, hoping and praying this passes soon and you both can finally breath a big sigh of relief!

God knows, you both deserve it! :fl

My continued virtual hugs to you both! :hugs
 
Thank-you for the continued support. So far there is no improvement, but I know MRSA is not an easy infection to get under control. Sketch is on day #6 of treatment. Yesterday he seemed a bit more "quiet" which hopefully doesn't mean the infection is getting worse internally.

All we can do is go one day at a time and hope Sketch and the meds are strong enough to bring him through this. He is so good about everything...even the 2x weekly baths with Clorahexidine which has to be left on his skin for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off.

Again, thank-you all for caring.

Trini
 
Oh my gosh! I am late to this post. Trini, I am so sorry to hear that Sketchie has MRSA. I had a friend that had it and they treated her with vancomycin and it got rid of it. I am not sure if you can treat a dog with it though. It is really strong stuff. I had to take it for and infection I had after surgery and it knocked me on my butt.

Ugh I really hate to be the bearer of bad news.. but I just found this on Wikipedia.:gaah

Cefalexin, also spelled cephalexin, is an antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections.Cefalexin can treat certain bacterial infections, including those of the middle ear, bone and joint, skin, and urinary tract. It may also be used for certain types of pneumonia, strep throat, and to prevent bacterial endocarditis. Cefalexin is not effective against infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Enterococcus, or Pseudomonas.

I would call your vet and have him switched to something else before it gets worse....
 
Brittany, thank-you for your concern for our Sketchie boy. :smile2:

I had already read multiple articles on treatment from sources I rely on like the U. of Tenn Vet College, etc. However, the culture sensitivity test that came back for Sketch listed Cephalexin as the first choice of antibiotic, Doxy 2nd and Amakacin as the last choice due to the serious and sometimes fatal kidney damage Amakacin can cause. Vancomycin which is often used for humans is listed as "ethically questionable" for use in dogs. Treating is tricky and not all infections in this category are multi-drug resistant...so initially we go by the culture sensitivity test results.

Amazingly there have been documented cases that have actually been cured with just aggressive topical treatments. Yesterday our vet added Chlorhex 2K topical spray (3x daily) and Mupirocin ointment 2% (3x daily) to the 2x daily hot packing and 2x weekly baths in Chlorhexidine 4% shampoo. If by Monday we don't see improvement, Doxy will be added also.

Trini
 
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