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No bacteria found in culture swab??

M

Mad Bunster

Mama Doe
Hi all,
We've had trouble with a tear duct infection for months and months now. Already had two molars removed which were thought to be the source of the infection, but the pus just isn't clearing up.

The results of a c&s have come back as no bacteria found though, so vet has said we are just really left to keep cleaning up his eye all the time. This doesn't seem right though. Surely something (other than the damage already caused) is causing the pus?

We've tried baytril and gentacin eye drops. Obviously they won't change the abx as no bacteria found! anyone any ideas what I can do next please?

Thanks
 
I assume skull radiographs were taken before the molar extractions ?

How long had he been off all abx BEFORE the swabs were taken ?
 
Yes he did have X-rays and everything seemed normal.

Ah ha. I never thought about the abx. He has been on them continually for weeks and weeks, so no break before the swabs were taken! :?
 
Yes it's thick white stuff, sometimes a bit stringy, and lots of it especially when you rub.

Why wouldn't the abx be stopping the infection in his ducts if its "worked" in the swab though?
 
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