[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Need Help
- From: barbarar <domara4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 12:02:50 -0600
I had Strangles in a puppy. This sounds more like an allergic reaction
to me. But, as someone has said...What do I know?
barbara
Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx wrote:
>Joan,
>It sounds like strangles - I had a puppy develop it once. The vet
>lanced and drained it, then he prescribed Cephalexin and I was
>instructed to clean it regulary and keep it open for several days
>to allow any remaining infection to drain out. Like your girl, this
>seemed to happen almost instantaneously. The puppy was fine
>in the morning, but when I picked him up in the early afternoon, I
>noticed his head was huge on one side. If you have your vet's
>phone number, you might want to call to ask if he thinks it would
>be ok to wait or if you should have it treated immediately. I would
>worry about her throat closing off if the swelling wasn't
>relieved.
>
>Good luck and let us know what you find out!
>
>Janice Buchanan
>
>
>In a message dated 2/19/2005 11:54:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,
>jmor@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>Let one of my girls out to potty about an hour ago, and noticed that one
>side of her face/eye was swollen. Gave her 75mg Benadryl and put her
>back in her crate. Checked on her in one hour, and now both sides of
>face are swollen.
>She is rubbing her face some. I have checked throat, teeth, and see no
>signs of trauma. She is drinking water, and still has an appetite.
>Wanted her bedtime cookie when everyone else got theirs!!
>Any ideas/suggestions, or do you think I need to make a trip to the
>emergency clinic?? Thanks.
>
>Joan Morehead
>Shreveport, LA
>
>
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