Elsie's ugly teeth

GP Lover
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Post   » Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:20 pm


She has very dry, cracked skin on both front paws. I put some aspen bedding down in the cage because I thought it would be easier for her to walk on then Carefresh. I think this may have contributed to the problem she is having. The vet said she is more susceptible due to her age and especially if the skin is cracked.

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mab0615

Post   » Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:32 pm


Wishing Elsie a quick recovery with her foot injury.

She appears to be a very good patient.

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rshevin

Post   » Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:02 pm


What about massaging some coconut oil on her un-injured feet to help moisturize and prevent further damage?

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Lynx
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Post   » Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:58 pm


The chlorhexidine is quite drying. Consider dilute betadine instead. You can use preparation H on the foot to moisturize (it will also relieve a bit of the pain).

I think you'll find more on this page:

www.guinealynx.info/antiseptic_solutions.html

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rshevin

Post   » Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:22 am


She's using betadine already.

GP Lover
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Post   » Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:40 am


I have pure vitamin E cream too. She will get that too!

GP Lover
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Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:08 am


Ugh...her foot is not as swollen asd it was except one toe is very very swollen. Will it eventually open up so I can drain the pus out?

My poor baby. She makes it this far (7 yrs and 5mths) but has all these health issues to deal with. Somehow it seems to be harder on me then her.

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Topaz

Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:27 am


Aw, poor Elsie. And you. I'm sending good thoughts her way.

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Lynx
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Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:20 pm


I don't know what it is. Sounds like it could be an infection if it is primarily a toe. Vet? Antibiotics? Opening it up?

Talishan
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Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:36 pm


I'd try to open it.

No, actually, I'm too cowardly. I'd make a vet appointment to get it opened up. Then, unfortunately, you know the drill -- flush, AB's, etc.

KY jelly works very well also as a moisturizer. It really helped one of our seniors' feet and abdominal area. Just make sure to get plain original 'flavor'. There are several newer ones available that have other ingredients added you wouldn't want for a small animal.

GP Lover
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Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:04 pm


How would you try to open it if you could? I keep soaking and then applying antibiotic cream to it. If there's no improvement at the end of the week (7 days on Bactrim) then I'll bring her in. She is just so thin and fragile. I can't stand the thought of her having to go through any invasive medical procedure.

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Lynx
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Post   » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:34 pm


Is it tender? Hot to the touch?

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