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just found an abscess on Harvey

Luciuslop

Luciuslop

Alpha Buck
Have just discovered an abscess on Harvey's shoulder :( He had a fight with Theo and got bitten. I was hoping that the wound was just swollen and it would be ok. It actually looked like it was starting to reduce in size and he is ok in himself. However, I noticed Peppermint giving him a good groom and realised that she had pulled the scab off and there was pus underneath. We have an appointment at vet tomorrow morning. I am so very worried about my special boy ... please send him lots of healing vibes.
Taz
 
Poor Harvey :cry:
He may need an op to remove the abscess capsule but hopefully your Vet will get it all and then a course of the appropriate abx should see him right as rain :D

Good luck at the Vets

Janex
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Poor Harvey :cry:
He may need an op to remove the abscess capsule but hopefully your Vet will get it all and then a course of the appropriate abx should see him right as rain :D

Good luck at the Vets

Janex
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I have already drained as much out as I can and cleaned it up as best I can. There is still more pus deeper into the wound that I cannot get to. I am hoping to avoid an op if at all poss, but will discuss all options with vet.

Jane - or anyone ... have you ever tried Dextrose solution on an abscess ? I was reading about it earlier and was thinking about using it.

Taz
 
Luciuslop said:
I have already drained as much out as I can and cleaned it up as best I can. There is still more pus deeper into the wound that I cannot get to. I am hoping to avoid an op if at all poss, but will discuss all options with vet.

Jane - or anyone ... have you ever tried Dextrose solution on an abscess ? I was reading about it earlier and was thinking about using it.

Taz
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Personally I would always opt for getting the entire capsule removed if at all possible. It gives a much better longterm outlook.
I have not used Dextrose on abscesses but I have used Manuka Honey

Janex
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Personally I would always opt for getting the entire capsule removed if at all possible. It gives a much better longterm outlook.
I have not used Dextrose on abscesses but I have used Manuka Honey

Janex
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Surgery is the best option I know, but I'm a terrible wuzz when it comes to ops :oops: And he is 5 - 6 years old as well. I was seriously stressed when he was castrated just before xmas - its a horrible feeling. What did you think of the manuka honey ?
Taz
 
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