Following on from my thread about Pip’s lip problem/sore, which looked a lot like Syphilis.
Last week we were prescribed an ointment to apply 3 times daily, and a swab was taken (so was her scab sent off!). We have done this (since last Weds AM), and her lip hasn’t worsened, nor has it improved – so I have concluded actually it isn’t helping!
The vets have just called to inform me the results are back, and luckily all the nasty ones have come back negative. She has however got a condition/virus/infection which is apparently very hard to combat with antibiotics but they can.
I did ask the name of what she has, but the receptionist didn’t know. We have an appt on Saturday morning so will find out more then, and she said Russ our vet will sort out a new antibiotic then.
So from what limited info I have, I do have a feeling it could still be Syphillis, but cant be sure.
Will let you know how we get on Saturday and what it is, as it will be useful for others to know - as its been really driving us mad! Been going on since mid December now, and have spent lots of money and time trying to get rid of it. Luckily it doesnt affect her at all, she is happy, well, eating well etc - it just looks a bit sore n unsightly!
In the meantime, Pip is deffo gonna appreciate us not having to pick her up for a cuddle & administer the ointment 3 times a day – even though she enjoyed licking it off….and the treats she gobbled down after!!
(I am gonna miss the cuddles that I HAD to give her tho! lol)
Last week we were prescribed an ointment to apply 3 times daily, and a swab was taken (so was her scab sent off!). We have done this (since last Weds AM), and her lip hasn’t worsened, nor has it improved – so I have concluded actually it isn’t helping!
The vets have just called to inform me the results are back, and luckily all the nasty ones have come back negative. She has however got a condition/virus/infection which is apparently very hard to combat with antibiotics but they can.
I did ask the name of what she has, but the receptionist didn’t know. We have an appt on Saturday morning so will find out more then, and she said Russ our vet will sort out a new antibiotic then.
So from what limited info I have, I do have a feeling it could still be Syphillis, but cant be sure.
Will let you know how we get on Saturday and what it is, as it will be useful for others to know - as its been really driving us mad! Been going on since mid December now, and have spent lots of money and time trying to get rid of it. Luckily it doesnt affect her at all, she is happy, well, eating well etc - it just looks a bit sore n unsightly!
In the meantime, Pip is deffo gonna appreciate us not having to pick her up for a cuddle & administer the ointment 3 times a day – even though she enjoyed licking it off….and the treats she gobbled down after!!
(I am gonna miss the cuddles that I HAD to give her tho! lol)
