Antinbiotics not working
2006-10-12 18:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by lablover 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pups that age commonly get a bacterial vaginitis that causes a milky greenish discharge. Bladder infections/UTI's almost never cause that. The organisms that cause vaginitis can work their way up the urethra and CAUSE a bladder infection/UTI, however. "Yeast" infections cause a discharge that looks different in most cases, and are not nearly as common as in women.
The cause of vaginitis in pups this age is usually a combination of 2 things: poor sanitation (being kept in a muddy pen, feces not being cleaned up frequently enough, etc.) and the fact that the pup is developing her own immune-system response to various things as she is starting to lose the protection she got from her mother. It can also be a hormonal problem that spontaneously resolves with puberty. In older pets, food allergies (many other things, too) may be a culprit.
It is often a self-limiting problem in young pups IF the sanitation issues are addressed. Oral antibiotics are sometimes prescribed, but not *always* necessary. Sometimes we'll send the owner home with a modified 'douche' to use for a few days. 98% of the cases clear up just fine that way. You should certainly contact your veterinarian to check the situation out and determine how best to treat it. :-) It's likely time for her next routine puppy visit anyway.
2006-10-14 08:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some of the reactions on here are quite funny. I have personally owned and been around wolf dogs and mixes in the past. I don't like how people breed them, but if you already have the pup best thing to do is train it well and make it a good citizen. I think you should read up on training a bit. Look up NFL training methods because your going to need it with a dog like this. You CAN train this dog, but its going to be hard work because of the type you picked. Please don't be lazy or give up do some research and work with her. She will get it. When potty training don't rub her nose in it. Simply take her outside in the same area every time and wait for her to go potty. limit water and food intake, if she eats and drinks all day she will go potty all day. Try having her on a schedule. Use a crate when you can't watch her and when you can keep your eye on her 24/7 that mean even if you have to tie a leash around you and the dog. You need to be there to correct her if she goes inside the house. If you see her doing it say NO and take her out asap to the same spot outside. When she goes praise and reward. Again this will work if your willing to let it. Make sure to socialize the pup a lot while she is young with everything you can. Letting her in the house is a good thing because dogs are pack animals and need to be with there "pack" so to say. I wouldn't let her up on the furniture she needs to know who is boss from the get go. Again study some pack leadership NFL training methods, work with her and you should be fine. Not all pups are the same sometimes training is hard work! Give it a go :)
2016-03-18 08:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her into a vet immediately! She has a serious infection, and the antibiodics that she is revieving probably aren't the right ones for her. It sounds like she's got either a bladder infection, or a urinary tract infection.
Best of luck.
2006-10-12 19:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by karmor_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a yeast infection.She needs different medication.Antibiotics could make it worse,as they promote the growth of yeast.Try giving her a half-cup of plain,unsweetened yogurt twice a day.Did the vet take a swab?This needs to be done to determine exactly what it is and what medication to use.Good luck.
2006-10-12 19:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the vet!!!!!! They may need to change the antibiotics!!!!!!! If that does not work, they may look into other causes, like maybe an ectopic ureter or something.
2006-10-13 01:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green is definitely bad and sign of infection. Get her to the vet asap.
2006-10-12 18:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by mmasseychase 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes get her to a vet as it means either a bladder infection, as my female staffie gets it allot,but dont waist time get it fixed.they will give you a dose of antibiotics
2006-10-12 18:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by staffie lover from Aussie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Possible intravaginal flush and culturing...act quick or you may have a sterile ***** on your hands.
2006-10-12 19:02:30 · answer #8 · answered by B'klyn Barracuda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋