Update on Millie -- MRSI Infection

The culture they took from the sore in Millie's wrinkle showed that she has a MRSI infection -- something like the canine equivalent of MRSA in humans. The good news is that the current antibiotic seems to be working. Her swelling is down considerably, and the sore in her wrinkle is much drier and smaller. From what I understood the vet to say, that sort of infection could be present in a dog's mouth or on her skin. The tooth extractions and the swelling of her face caused the infection to flare up. So... We will continue the antibiotic for six weeks and add an antibiotic cream for her nose roll. Maybe we're beginning to see an end to this?

Meanwhile...It was chicken for dinner, chicken for breakfast, chicken for snack time... That's fine with me!

Well, I'm glad that you found out the issue. Careful with the infection, there, Michael. We had a dog in with that infection, but in his bladder. It can be quite contagious so break out the bleach and antibiotic soaps.

I'm so glad there is an answer and she's responding! And as long as she's eating breakfast, lunch and dinner, who cares what's on the menu? GO MILLIE!!

Glad the antibiotics are working. She's trying to keep you on your toes.

I'm glad the meds are working, and you know what it is. Good thoughts for Millie!

northernwitch wrote:Well, I'm glad that you found out the issue. Careful with the infection, there, Michael. We had a dog in with that infection, but in his bladder. It can be quite contagious so break out the bleach and antibiotic soaps.

Blanche, do you mean there's a danger of me contracting it from Millie?

So glad you have an answer as to what's going on! I hope she continues to improve and is feeling like her old self again soon!!

Yay Millie! Keep the chicken coming!

Millie'sMichael wrote:

northernwitch wrote:Well, I'm glad that you found out the issue. Careful with the infection, there, Michael. We had a dog in with that infection, but in his bladder. It can be quite contagious so break out the bleach and antibiotic soaps.

Blanche, do you mean there's a danger of me contracting it from Millie?

I don't think there's much risk to you, Michael--more to any other dogs that she may come in contact with. I know with our foster dog, the big issue was that he was incontinent and so his pee would be everywhere and laden with MRSI so the foster home had to do a lot of sterile protocol with him.

I know that with any resistant infection, I'm just extra careful.

I think the bigger risk is if you get bitten or have open sores/wounds. I was trying to google some info for you, but my google is all wacky.

Okay--Google has decided to be kind to me. Here's one of my favourite links out of the University of Guelph:

http://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2008/12/articles/animals/dogs/my-dog-has-an-mrsi-infection-should-i-be-worried/

Thanks, Blanche. I appreciate the warning. I'll be careful...and Millie is so aloof with other dogs that there's little risk of transmission there.

I hope the meds clear the infection up quickly and Millie is back to her old self soon.

Poor Millie!! Glad she seems to be on the way to getting better!

Sounds like you are on the right track. Hope she gets better quickly.

still thinking good thoughts for a speedy recovery for Miss M!

I am glad Millie is feeling a bit better, and its always good to know the diagnosis, rather than not know.

I wonder if she'll eat other poultry? Turkey, duck?

I am glad to read an answer was found. Miss Millie will feel so much better!

Sending good health wishes to Miss Millie!

What a relief that an answer has been found for Miss Millie and she is
improving!

I was wondering how Millie is doing this week. Any updates?