your suggestions are all being tried.
I did find that the cone is fitted as you stated but much too small. I get maybe 3cm under the edge near the neck. I think if she were not overweight and fatty in all places, especially the neck it would fit. But this doesnt!
So we going to fix that problem. For now I have made it work with taping it open to a bigger size, have strips of fleece at the edges i glued, and tied on.

I am keeping the hotspots clean and dry. Trying to catch her drink and dry the face ..(hard but trying my best). But seems like once i get one area dry another spot areas. its werid hotspots too, your typical pussy patches along with a pimple like pyoderma that busts open and leaves holes.

And the benadryl kept her a bit calmer but didnt stop her from shaking her head...so now we have something that looks like a very swollen eye or possible hematoma on the one sewn shut...
so i have now moved into the living room with my pillows and blankets and am having her sleep with me so that i can distract, and prevent her from shaking any further.
I didnt put her antibiotics...i have been trying to not jump the gun on her meds because i am learning many of the rescues are becoming resistant to so many drugs nowadays...especailly with cephlosporins- most commonly used - cephalexin..so I hesitaed until i know what i am dealing with..
fun times!

thanks again, will keep ya posted...were off to beddy bye!
And an old pic so ya can see this doll that were dealing with!




Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

your suggestions are all being tried.
I did find that the cone is fitted as you stated but much too small. I get maybe 3cm under the edge near the neck. I think if she were not overweight and fatty in all places, especially the neck it would fit. But this doesnt!
So we going to fix that problem. For now I have made it work with taping it open to a bigger size, have strips of fleece at the edges i glued, and tied on.

I am keeping the hotspots clean and dry. Trying to catch her drink and dry the face ..(hard but trying my best). But seems like once i get one area dry another spot areas. its werid hotspots too, your typical pussy patches along with a pimple like pyoderma that busts open and leaves holes.

And the benadryl kept her a bit calmer but didnt stop her from shaking her head...so now we have something that looks like a very swollen eye or possible hematoma on the one sewn shut...
so i have now moved into the living room with my pillows and blankets and am having her sleep with me so that i can distract, and prevent her from shaking any further.
I didnt put her antibiotics...i have been trying to not jump the gun on her meds because i am learning many of the rescues are becoming resistant to so many drugs nowadays...especailly with cephlosporins- most commonly used - cephalexin..so I hesitaed until i know what i am dealing with..
fun times!

thanks again, will keep ya posted...were off to beddy bye!
And an old pic so ya can see this doll that were dealing with!




Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

I am going to try and get one of those cones tomorrow or online overnight..
and we go back in tomorrow because today the constant head shaking looks like its causing a hematoma above the eye that had surgery..ufgh this poor girl. I hope she forgives me...

Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

I am going to try and get one of those cones tomorrow or online overnight..
and we go back in tomorrow because today the constant head shaking looks like its causing a hematoma above the eye that had surgery..ufgh this poor girl. I hope she forgives me...

Rhiann,Mia,Roland and Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 9- hospice
Angel- 9 (adoption pending)
Blaze-6
Sam-6 (adoption pending)
Foremen-5
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old.

Re the hot spots, that poor baby, having these in addition to the other maladies she's enduring right now. I'm sure you've dealt with these several times in the past, but are now just overwhelmed with all these problems at once...sorry you're going thru this but grateful that you're willing to do this too.

Clean them and clip fur if needed to be able to see the edges of the sores. If you have Betadine, use that, put on with a Q-tip since it can stain...soak the sores well with this disinfectant. If not, try one of the other products being recommended here like original Listerine (yes, it will sting) or dust liberally with a medicated powder, like Gold Bond or Micatan foot powder...most products will "sting" but I believe that you need something that will permit some air to get to the sores too...therefore I wouldn't use something oily. If they are really very sore, you can spray on some 'sunburn spray' that will cause some surface numbing but be sure to avoid eyes and nose with this product.

Re the hot spots, that poor baby, having these in addition to the other maladies she's enduring right now. I'm sure you've dealt with these several times in the past, but are now just overwhelmed with all these problems at once...sorry you're going thru this but grateful that you're willing to do this too.

Clean them and clip fur if needed to be able to see the edges of the sores. If you have Betadine, use that, put on with a Q-tip since it can stain...soak the sores well with this disinfectant. If not, try one of the other products being recommended here like original Listerine (yes, it will sting) or dust liberally with a medicated powder, like Gold Bond or Micatan foot powder...most products will "sting" but I believe that you need something that will permit some air to get to the sores too...therefore I wouldn't use something oily. If they are really very sore, you can spray on some 'sunburn spray' that will cause some surface numbing but be sure to avoid eyes and nose with this product.

First of all...lets look at the cone. It should have at least one inch of clearance around the neck...not so loose that she can shake it off, but not so tight that it rubs. Now as for the edge that is nearest her skin (and the outer edge as well) they need to be wrapped with several layers of duct tape, enough so that it isn't a raw blunt edge but one that is "cushioned" with at least three layers of cloth tape, and the duct tape is wide enough to hold on. The cone itself needs to be removed and cleaned a couple times a day, with either soap/water or Fantastic or something antibacterial...but not while she's wearing it. If its wet after she drinks, you'll need to reach inside the whole cone and wipe it down with absorbant paper towels. I know its trapping some moist air in or near her ears but you will have to wipe them out several times a day also, trying to keep them "dry" with cotton balls or gently using a gauze pad over your finger...gently because the gauze can be abrasive but it also cleans and absorbs.

Yes, by all means, don't hesitate to give her Benadryl to get her to quiet down. Its safer than Acepromazine. The Deramaxx is meant for pain and inflammation but adding 1-2 tabs of Benadryl shouldn't negate any of the effects of Deramaxx. The downside of Benadryl is that it can, and I say "can" cause some reduction in tear production, but you are supplementing the eyes with medication anyway now, right?!!

Remember that most oral a/b's take 48-72hrs to fully get going in fighting infection and you may be seeing the last of the resistant period...and she may soon be benefitting from a reduction in the ear infection and its resulting discharge.

First of all...lets look at the cone. It should have at least one inch of clearance around the neck...not so loose that she can shake it off, but not so tight that it rubs. Now as for the edge that is nearest her skin (and the outer edge as well) they need to be wrapped with several layers of duct tape, enough so that it isn't a raw blunt edge but one that is "cushioned" with at least three layers of cloth tape, and the duct tape is wide enough to hold on. The cone itself needs to be removed and cleaned a couple times a day, with either soap/water or Fantastic or something antibacterial...but not while she's wearing it. If its wet after she drinks, you'll need to reach inside the whole cone and wipe it down with absorbant paper towels. I know its trapping some moist air in or near her ears but you will have to wipe them out several times a day also, trying to keep them "dry" with cotton balls or gently using a gauze pad over your finger...gently because the gauze can be abrasive but it also cleans and absorbs.

Yes, by all means, don't hesitate to give her Benadryl to get her to quiet down. Its safer than Acepromazine. The Deramaxx is meant for pain and inflammation but adding 1-2 tabs of Benadryl shouldn't negate any of the effects of Deramaxx. The downside of Benadryl is that it can, and I say "can" cause some reduction in tear production, but you are supplementing the eyes with medication anyway now, right?!!

Remember that most oral a/b's take 48-72hrs to fully get going in fighting infection and you may be seeing the last of the resistant period...and she may soon be benefitting from a reduction in the ear infection and its resulting discharge.

You sew, could you make a fitted towel cover for it? Maybe glue terry cloth to it?

You sew, could you make a fitted towel cover for it? Maybe glue terry cloth to it?

maybe switch her to a grain free low protein or limited ingredient?

As you may have read, Junior because reactive to Malaseb Shampoo. He broke out in hot spots before I could even dry him off after a bath. I switched to Chlorihexiderm and he's much better.

Have you tried Head and Shoulders Shampoo? Mary has suggested that to me in the past.

Gold Bond in the cone around her face.

maybe switch her to a grain free low protein or limited ingredient?

As you may have read, Junior because reactive to Malaseb Shampoo. He broke out in hot spots before I could even dry him off after a bath. I switched to Chlorihexiderm and he's much better.

Have you tried Head and Shoulders Shampoo? Mary has suggested that to me in the past.

Gold Bond in the cone around her face.

Are you using the old hard rigid cone? There is a soft floppy cone that may be better tolerated. I have also seen one that looks like a donut or small inner tube--may be better tolerated. I would use a heavy dose of benadryl for the itching or find out if atarax can be used in dogs. Ears of course need to be treated--probably ketoconozole. I'd clean hot spots as I posted in an earlier email. Also talk to vet avout some kind of sedative to help reduce anxiety and stress.

Miriam Olesen
http://www.omegabulldogs.shutterfly.com/

Are you using the old hard rigid cone? There is a soft floppy cone that may be better tolerated. I have also seen one that looks like a donut or small inner tube--may be better tolerated. I would use a heavy dose of benadryl for the itching or find out if atarax can be used in dogs. Ears of course need to be treated--probably ketoconozole. I'd clean hot spots as I posted in an earlier email. Also talk to vet avout some kind of sedative to help reduce anxiety and stress.

Miriam Olesen
http://www.omegabulldogs.shutterfly.com/

sounds like she may need some too.

sounds like she may need some too.