Our beloved Scottie has squamous cell cancer. She has two tumors, one that encompasses her entire left jaw and another one on her upper chest/neck area, about half dollar size. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to control the odor associated with these tumors. We have her on antibiotics (SHE IS UNDER MEDICAL CARE) which helps somewhat. A bath eliminates the smell for about 2 hours. We love her very much and can't isolate her. She is a member of our family. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2007-02-11 01:54:20 · 4 answers · asked by baw 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
( By "Scottie" I refer to a Scottish Terrier.)
2007-02-11 03:30:14 · update #1
I would understand that it is cruel and unjust to keep her a prisoner in this cruel disease and end this by lethal injection,..grieve for a time and go buy another one.
2007-02-11 02:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure if dogs can use this product. It does require a prescription. But you could ask the vet about it. There have been some cancer patients with odor smelling tumors that have used a topical gel with Metronidazole in it.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682244.html
It's worth it to ask.
The odor comes from bacteria trapped in the tumor.
2007-02-11 13:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a air filtering system that will remove orders, dust... from the air, by the way i'm proud of you for staying in there. It shows you know what LOVE really is.
2007-02-11 10:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about a dog here or what
2007-02-11 10:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋