Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

I know, I was surprised by the strep also, and my vet kind of made it sound like it was a bit unusual, she kind of acted a little surprised too I think. I am a little worried with how she made it sound so resistant. And also worried that it might hurt his kidneys. I wonder how in the heck he got that in his urine?! I hope the culture didn't get contaminated by the staff setting it up somehow. Probably unlikely but it occurred to me. I wonder why it didn't grow until 72 hrs?

Yes Sharlene, I agree. Since I got him to eat the rice and hamburger, I wanted to give him the clavamox. But since she said to hold it for today I figured I better do it. If I didn't follow her orders, something would probably backfire, and that wouldn't be good. He ate another half cup of rice/hamburger about an hour and a half ago, so hopefully he will eat it tomorrow also and I can get the abx going. I will keep the IV option in mind, thanks for bringing that up!

Yes, my little boy is always a challenge it seems. :rolleyes:

How has he done with the food last couple of days, hope his appetite picking up and you get the clavamox into him. Hope to read some good Jasper news during the week sometime! xx

Hi Tina,
I'm finally catching up on posts. Awww..I hope Jasper is making some progress with his appetite. Trixie has been on Clavamox in the past and she had no adverse effects from it...no nausea or anything like that.
I know how you feel having pancreatitis as a constant threat...it makes me so nervous too. Last night Trixie woke up at 2am and wanted to go out. This is unusual for her and I got so shaken up. My husband took her out and she was ok...soft poops, no diarrhea but I'm giving her a few doses of Metronidazole. The vet gave me some and it's a life saver having them on hand, it seems to help her very quickly.
Could the strep infection be making Jasper feel lousy? Glad he only had the one vomiting episode..maybe he sensed the storm and got nervous. I hope by now he's feeling better and you're seeing improvement.

Barbara

Thanks Trish and Barbara! I wish I had some great news to report, but I am still struggling to get Jasper to eat. I think he is a bit better overall, but he is not keen on eating his kibble. Thank God he will eat the hamburger and rice so I can get his meds down him.

He has been on the clavamox consistently since Sunday, so has completed 5 full days. It doesn't seem to be causing him problems, no more vomiting that I am aware of. But I guess I was just expecting some significant improvement by now.

My vet will be calling today to check in and to see about refilling the clavamox, so I will see what she has to say. Maybe this is just going go to be a tough bug to kick. I hope that is all it is. He still seems quite off, low energy, mopey and subdued. :( I'll see what she has to say today.

Thanks for checking in on us.

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Hi Tina

Aww I just missed you, well I am pleased to read Jasper has not gone backwards and is eating his hamburger and rice. Flynn did take Clavamox too a while back, it did not agree with him, he was not vomiting but he was definitely quiet. So that might be contributing to him still feeling a bit under the weather. I hope when they stop he picks up, hopefully your vet has some good news today. xx

Poor sweet little Jasper. You both have certainly been through a lot. I'm glad that You've been able to get Jasper to eat something, even if it's hamburger and rice. That way you can get his med down. You must be exhausted and running on fumes.:o It's hard to believe that he actually had strep. I didn't even know that was possible. :confused:

Sending you both much love, hugs, healing energy and strength.

I hope Jasper starts feeling better soon and it is probably a combo of the bug and antibiotics that have him off. You are such a good mom, Tina but please take care of your self too.

Love and hugs to you both

Hey Tina, just bumping Jasper up so you can easily find him when you come in to do your update :)! Pleased to hear on the other thread he is eating, hopefully the pickiness will settle once off ABs xx

I'll do the bump with Trish! Hope Jasper continues to get better and gets over this nasty infection. It really seems to be hanging on!

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Me too...bumping this up again. I hope Jasper has improved and gotten some more of his appetite back and that's he's feeling better. ;)

Barbara