dbowes
Warren Scout
Hi,
I have posted a couple of threads on Jasper who has a middle ear infection (diagnosed from skull x-rays). He went off his food and one side of his face is "pulled up" making him look uneven. The vet prescribed Baytril antibiotics and metacam for the pain.
A week on he has perked up (eyes, coat glossiness and is eating fine). His face paralysis was improving but maybe gone back over, however certainly not as bad as it originally was. It doesn't appear to be bothering him although he is still on metacam. I wouldnt say he is quite himself but he is still settling down from the stress of it all i think.
Anyway the vet sent a sample off to be cultured and it turns out to be staphylococcus aureus. Anyone have any experience of this? Is it a good thing that its not Pasteurella? The vet recommended just sticking with the Baytril for the full 6 weeks as it seemed effective against the bacteria.
How confident can i be of a full recovery? i.e cure of the infection (i accept his face may not return to normal).
I have posted a couple of threads on Jasper who has a middle ear infection (diagnosed from skull x-rays). He went off his food and one side of his face is "pulled up" making him look uneven. The vet prescribed Baytril antibiotics and metacam for the pain.
A week on he has perked up (eyes, coat glossiness and is eating fine). His face paralysis was improving but maybe gone back over, however certainly not as bad as it originally was. It doesn't appear to be bothering him although he is still on metacam. I wouldnt say he is quite himself but he is still settling down from the stress of it all i think.
Anyway the vet sent a sample off to be cultured and it turns out to be staphylococcus aureus. Anyone have any experience of this? Is it a good thing that its not Pasteurella? The vet recommended just sticking with the Baytril for the full 6 weeks as it seemed effective against the bacteria.
How confident can i be of a full recovery? i.e cure of the infection (i accept his face may not return to normal).