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The abscess in Dalton's jawbone has returned for a 3rd time. We surgically removed it, treated it with Chloromycetin and, finally, aspirated it and did a culture and sensitivities. The culture produced Citrobacter and Enterobacter. The sensitivities suggested we take him off of the chloramphenicol and put him on Marbofloxacin for one of the bacteria. The recommended antibiotic for the other bacteria was deemed too toxic for a glider. The swelling hasn't been significantly reduced by 4 days on the Marbofloxacin. We see the vet again as soon as he returns to town on Saturday.
I'm hoping and praying for a 'Hail Mary' pass. That someone reading this post will have an idea. Otherwise I'm going to have to let him go and join Bliss and Karin.
Any and all ideas will be gratefully considered.
Thank you for reading this.
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416155
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Maybe he isn't staying on the antibiotics long enough. I have found that longer periods on antibiotics gets rid of the infection.

The SMZ-TMZ would take care of the Enterobacter bacteria, the other meds must be for the Citrobacter bacteria.

Will keep him in my prayers, Dalton doesn't need to join Karin, Bliss and Tucker yet!


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: Feather] #1416159
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Thank you!! SMZ-TMZ is the Marbofloxacin? How long is long enough on an antibiotic? He's been on several and only stopped/switched for good cause.....
I'm hoping someone knows of something that would nail the Citrobacter.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416160
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Marbofloxacin is different. SMZ-TMZ is known as Bactrim.

I would say 3 to 4 weeks, specially if it is in the bone.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: Feather] #1416169
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416171
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416183
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vet had to prioritize a very sick cat but I'm happy with the decision-stay on the Marbofloxacin for 2 more weeks if it's helping then reevaluate whether to do surgery to remove the infected part of the jawbone.
LOTS of mealworms in this boy's future.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416184
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Still praying for this boy. Not giving up on him yet.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: Feather] #1416189
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I am so sorry for all Dalton and you are going through, Alice. Seems the vet knows what he is doing, and hopefully the course of treatment will work so no drastic surgery will be needed.

Sending good thoughts your way for Little Dalton, and you, of course heart


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416191
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416192
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416581
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Update. Dalton has been on Marbofloxacin since the last post. He had been slowly improving but now is starting to get worse. We met with his vet and we decided to give him the longshot. He's scheduled for surgery Wednesday morning. Part of his jaw will have to be removed and he may lose an eye.
Please pray for my boy. The odds are not in his favor, but we are not giving up.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416582
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So sorry to hear this Alice, but I know you are doing what you think is best for your boy.

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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416583
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Thanks Karen. I hope you're right.

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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416584
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I am very sorry to hear this Alice. You know both you and Dalton will be in my prayers.

Please keep us posted.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416585
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Poor liitle guy. Prayers and happy thoughts for you both.

Please keep us posted and lots of :ghug: your way.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416625
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Dalton came through the surgery like the little champ that he is. Still has both eyes, no e-collar and no restrictions!! New concern is the possibility that it's cancer, not an abscess. Biopsy, culture and sensitivities done. Pradofloxacin (new, stronger form of Marbofloxacin) 1x/day and Buprenorphine for pain as needed. Can't figure out how to add the post-op picture here so will put it on my FB page.
Thank you, thank you for all the prayers. It means the world to me that he is still surrounded by the love of his GC family. I tried to prepare for the worst, telling myself that Karin, Bliss and Tucker would be waiting for him on the far side of the bridge but.....they'll just have to wait.
Stay tuned.......


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416630
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That is the best news I've had today!

Thanks for the update!

Prayers still ongoing fingers crossed too!


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416631
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Thank you!!

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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416632
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Karin, Bliss and Tucker can wait! Dalton you get better soon.

More prayers coming Alice.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416636
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Thanks Kim!!


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Biopsy results in-NO CANCER!!!


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That is good news. Now he just needs to beat the infection and heal up! Go Dalton!


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: Feather] #1416699
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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416707
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Culture results-NEGATIVE!!

Hopefully this means that the title of this thread is WRONG.
My apologies for misleading you.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416708
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Tell Dalton to quit scaring us like that. I sure hope this is it for a while with him.


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Re: I'm losing Dalton [Re: alice33] #1416709
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Will do Kim!!
Sutures come out next week.


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Originally Posted By: alice33
Culture results-NEGATIVE!!

Hopefully this means that the title of this thread is WRONG.
My apologies for misleading you.


Yay!!!!!

mlove :hdance:

Great news!!!!!!


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