Gypsy has resistant STAPH again!!!

Chris · Aug 30, 2011

Dawn, I am just so danged sorry! Gypsy, my prayers are with you, dear one.

dawns2shelties · Aug 30, 2011

Sumac3890 said:
Dawn I am so sorry that Gypsy is having such problems and have not used those drugs but I can understand the vets concern. I wish I had an answer for you but all I can offer is support and prayers. Wonder if a raw diet would benefit her but some times that is not good for an immune compromised dog.

I aked about raw for her when she was 18mos. and all the skin issues started. They said NO WAY for her. I wish I could though.

Mally's Mom · Aug 30, 2011

To: Dawn and Gypsy

So very sorry for all both you and Gypsy are having to endure. My thoughts, heart and prayers go out to you. Hugs to both of you, as well.

And Mr. Mally sends his "sheltie kisses"!!! (and a couple of his "woof-woof's" thrown in for good measure!) He wants his girlfriend to get "all better".

sheltiemom4 · Aug 30, 2011

Wow.....You have been through SO MUCH :no:

I'm sorry to hear she's having trouble again. Thoughts are with you and Gypsy!!! I feel quilty for owning 4 completely healthy dogs.....

Sumac3890 · Aug 30, 2011

Well since you should not do raw what about adding home cooked to her kibble? This is so heart breaking. There has got to be something.

dawns2shelties · Aug 30, 2011

Mally's Mom said:
So very sorry for all both you and Gypsy are having to endure. My thoughts, heart and prayers go out to you. Hugs to both of you, as well.

And Mr. Mally sends his "sheltie kisses"!!! (and a couple of his "woof-woof's" thrown in for good measure!) He wants his girlfriend to get "all better".

Denise Gypsy sends hugs back to Mally.

Angie don't ever feel guilty for having 4 healthy dogs.

Susan I feed Gypsy low protein kibble for Kidney issues and mix it up with homemade with recipes from Lew Olson and the K9kidney yahoo group. All the homemade recipes are basically the same I just change up with veges that are low in phosphorous to benefit Kidneys as well and use pasta instead of rice because pasta has less phosphorous.

Again I would like to remind any new members Gypsy was bought at a Pet store by a neighbor so if you or anyone you know is considering a PET STORE PUPPY......JUST SAY NO!!!!!! In the end you will be saving the poor female dog who will be breed to replace the pup you buy,you will save many pups with health issues from being born and you will save alot of money in vet bills.

OntarioSheltie · Aug 30, 2011

Toffee's Mom said:
You know what Dawn? I really freakin' hate that sometimes life is so unfair! Poor Gypsy girl!

I hope they come up with a solution for you that doesn't cause her more pain, and I am thinking of you guys!

I'm so sorry Dawn, my heart is breaking for you. I wish I could offer some advice, but I don't have any, except hang in there. I'm happy to give my support, my thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn and Gypsy. :cry:

mbfrench · Aug 31, 2011

Our hearts are breaking for you both.Just getting caught up here on this thread. I am so sorry.

You know that all of us send loads of support & love.

seashel · Aug 31, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear this Dawn, surely you and Gypsy have been through enough!

My thoughts are with you.

Lynnel · Feb 20, 2012

dawns2shelties said:
The dermatologist just called with Gypsy's test results and she has resistant staph again. We started her on avelox last week just incase but by the 4th day she was unable to empty her bladder which has happened everytime we have used this. He has always said to stop it when this happens so I stopped it Friday and didn't bother calling him prior. Today he tells me the avelox shouldn't cause this, well it can't be a coincidence that everytime she is on this med a few days she stops urinating or goes 16 hrs or so before going.
He said we are running out of options for her and mentioned 2 meds but they both can cause her harm. The first is Rifamin which can cause liver issues so he told me to take her in to have a Serum Chemistry done tomorrow before we decide on that one. The second is Amikacin injections. We currently use Amikacin in a spray form on her now. This can lead to Kidney damage which is already and issue.
I am taking her to the vet tomorrow and when we get the results my Vet and Dermatologist will discuss the plan they feel is best for her and consult with me at that time.
I really don't know how much more of this I can take with all I have been through with her and Chandler. I was really hoping things would calm down a bit after Chandler passed and I hate putting her through all this constantly.
I really envy the people I see walking up the street and into the park who have a healthy dog that just trots about without a care in the world. They have no idea how fortunate they are. Gypsy's whole life seems to consist of meds,allergy shots,fluids,more meds and just short walks because that is all she can handle without sitting down along the way.
If anyone has any experience with either of the new med options I have mentioned please chime in.
Thanks

I' m so sorry, i know exactly how you feel, we. 've had issues with Max ever since rescueing him. And i too feel guilty at time when i see people playing and running with there dogs or read here on the forum about agility trials. I would be happy just to see Max wag his tail! Now he is losing hair again!!!!