Comments on: Suberbug bites dog, the sequel

By: Viki Harrison

Viki Harrison — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:30:41 +0000

I have a service dog (BORDER COLLIE).She has itching problems daily. I took her to our vet ,and doctor put her on BENADELL 50mg twice a day. that seems to work for a while, then it just got worse So i took matters in my hands I knew i would not STOP till i figured it out. Well it made my day when it worked (THE MIRCLE WAS SKIN-SO-SOFT ) from avon. I put three quarters of SOS in a 12oz bottle fill the rest with water. spray on two to three times a day ,i love the way it smells on her and it has slowed the itching down so much,so GOODLUCK to all with all your BABIES we two go for walks three to four times a day, Im not sure what I would do w/o her she knows so much about me DOGS R SO SMART and then to have her as a service dog to I LOVE HER SO MUCH,

By: Christie Keith

Christie Keith — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:37:04 +0000

Laura, yes, she hasn’t had an outbreak in more than a year — or more. I haven’t really sat down and checked that!

The key for her was getting her on thyroid medication. But her thyroid tested consistently normal for months before we finally got a sub-normal reading.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:19:01 +0000

I wonder what the lastest update was Kyrie, have you been able to get on top of this thing yet? My 4 year schnoodle has been having skin issues for awhile but ut has never gotten raw, only had her chewing alot. The vet thinks it is staph so she is on antibiotics and I am using tea tree oil and antihistimes. I hope all is well.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:25:32 +0000

We have a 14 yr. old enlish spring spaniel who has suffered for years with allergies. He was just diagnosed with MRSP. The vet is taking blood tests on Monday to test his liver function - if okay then will put on another antibiotic (first ones he prescribed won’t work (both topical and oral). If you were just starting on a treatment plan, what would you do differently?
Thanks, Maureen

By: Tania Ortega

Tania Ortega — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:21:30 +0000

I have two Sheltie’s which were diagnosed with MRSI last November and they were treated with different antibiotics. The oldest has been also diagnosed with Cushions as well(which in his case is the underlayer problem of the MRSI). They were on Cloramphenical but the MRSI came back, so they are on Amikacin now. We have tried the honey and the tea tree, Neosporin+Pain, bathing with Aveeno and anti-bacterial shampoo’s. The MRSI signs are still there (but not as aggressive), yet, we can only afford 10 days worth more ($420+) and we have been battling this for months. The next thing our Vet is going to do is shave them both and I’m to shampoo them every other day. Does anyone have any suggestions on best shampoo or if they have any luck with any natural product to control MRSI. Desperately seeking help. Please email me to teortega@msn.com w/subject MRSI or respond here. Tania Ortega. BTW, Christie, how is Kyrie doing?

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:00:31 +0000

She has two spots, one on her foot and the other on her neck. I purchased the medi-honey and have been cleaning and applying twice a day, I bathe her feet once a day in Epsom Salt and wipe her feet with antibacterial wipes once a day. And she gets two baths a week, one with Douxo the other with Malacetic, each prescribed by her dermatolgist. Is there something above those things I can do? I’d love advice, I’ve had her since she was a puppy (she’s 10 now).

By: Christie Keith

Christie Keith — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:40:14 +0000

Liz, where is her infection, on the skin? I got there with Kyrie, too, but I’ve been treating topically and it’s WORKING.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:47:51 +0000

My dog recently got diagnosed with MRSP. She’d had MRSI before and then another staph infection shortly after. The MRSP she has is resistant against Cloramphenical (the drug that worked with her first bout of MRSI). Now I have no other choice but to start her on Amikacin, as the extended sensitivity panel came back as that being the only drug that could kill what she has now. I am keeping my finger’s crossed she makes it through the treatment safely and comes out healthy. My vet told me because her staph infections keep getting more and more resistant if she doesn’t improve this time she is going to be considered a health risk and I’ll have no option but to put her down. The idea breaks my heart. I hope Kyrie is back on the road to recovery. My thoughts are with you both.

By: Tee

Tee — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:31:17 +0000

Hi there

I had something very simliar, but slightly different I have to be honest, but she last most of her hair in areas. The wondering the constant vet visits and the amount of discomfort the dog is in, is so distressing. I really feel for you. She had been on steroids and a varietyof other things and all the scrapes etc came back with nothing. They thought it was psychological. Anyway, i put her on fish oil and then she did not like it…so I found a multi-vitamin with Omega 3 and she is so so so much better. She does not lose hair or itch as much anymore and her hair is growing back. I hope you find something that works.

By: Cooper

Cooper — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:38:43 +0000

There is a vet in the Seattle area with an interesting protocol.

http://www.drplechner.com/home.html

I haven’t tried this and don’t personally know anyone that has but maybe it is worth looking into for a long term improvement.

For healing, here’s an article comparing different treatments in MRSA ulcers.

http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/.....795980.php

Have you tried Manuka honey?

http://www.activemanukahoneyus.....atment.htm