Duskypearls -> RE: i find the rescue owner, where I volunteer for , very intimidating (11/29/2011 12:19:27 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Toppingfrmbottom No, I didn't. But hat happened is that Bones has on going ear flap issues, and he tears at them an causes damage, and he had a boil, that had formed the day I took him home, and I called her and told her that, that evening it had broke open and was bleeding, what do I do for him? She said put neosporin on it d watch it. i said thank you , and we hung up. 4-6 or so hours later I noticed all his toes were very red, and 2 were weeping puss, and I called her and said Hi .... i'm so sorry to call you again, but did you know Bones' toes on all 4 feet are red and 2 are weeping? Her reply was well why don't you bring him back and we"ll take care of him. I said as in , end our foster agreement? And she said yes, and I said, no no, I don't want to end our foster agreent, I just want to get his issue treated. quote:
ORIGINAL: tazzygirl quote:
The incidence with her suggesting I return bones and cancel our foster agreement when I called her to let her know and ask did she know bones' toes were weepy and red, doesnt help things. Did you discuss this in another thread? If so, could you post a link to that? quote:
d without the "help" of the supervisor, until it came to its natural conclusion. I sucked it up for that year until the child was safe. I recognized what I was doing was critical to the future of this child, no matter how unpleasant this supervisor was. I am satisfied I did my job. If, and I don't know if it is, Boney has an aural hematoma (broken blood vessels within the ear that pool blood, it is painful, and easily returns, especially in long-eared dogs, or those prone to ear infections/irritations. Neosporin ointment would not be sufficient. He would need surgery to open and drain it, then receive multiple stitches tacked in to seal the tissues layers of the ear together, so the blood won't pool there. Is the boil near the affected ear? Are the insides of the ear (s) red, infected, sensitive, or smelly? Does he shake his head much, or scratch his ear (s) alot? I can't speak to the red, weepy toes or their cause, as they can be many. To what degree does he have it? Does he excessively lick them? Did he arrive with any indications his toes were a problem? Is there something of concern in his environment he's exposed to? Could he have food, etc. allergies? Could he have worms? Does he seem particularly stressed? Do you use products in your home or on your floor/rugs that contain chemical fragrances? You remark about noticing his toes after he was in your home makes me wonder if it might be a food/chemical reaction. What is his diet composed of? One may attempt to bathe them in a gentle disinfectant like Novalsan (nothing with isopropyl alcohol - rubbing alcohol or anything stingy), dry them well, and try to keep them dry, while discouraging him from licking/chewing on them. Once a bit dried out, an antibiotic cream (not ointment, as it's too greasy and doesn't allow "breathing") may be appropriate if there's any sign/chance of infection. All this may require a plastic Elizabethan Dog Collar to keep him from messing with them, which you should be able to get from the shelter or a vet, or may be significant enough to require proper bandaging (with frequent changing) till they heal. One might try calling their local vet's office. Most have office managers, techs, etc., that may be willing to field some of your questions and offer light advice until you have the opportunity to get the dog seen and treated. If they think the feet problem might be due to an allergic reaction, they may suggest giving him some sort of antihistimine like Benedryl.
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