Bourbon's Eye is Swelling Again

[pepper636]

The Benedryl has taken down the snout swelling. The Benedryl seems to work better than the Baytril and Pred. I have the air on today too and he seems much happier. If it is a sinus infection, I'm sure no air conditioning only aggravated it. I'm looking into the colloidal silver. I'd at least like to give it a try.

[Sudilar]

Pepper, you didn't have on the a/c? Even if I don't need it (and I usually don't) I have it on for the dogs (pampered pups). Shiloh huffs and puffs as soon as it gets a little warm out! LOL Let me know about what you find on colloidal silver. I'm really interested in it for Killi. Good luck. Glad to hear the Benedryl helped.
Sue

[ July 19, 2001: Message edited by: Sudilar ]

[Daisy's Mom]

Bourbon, Daisy and I still have all fingers and paws crossed for you. Keep the AC on and good luck to both of you.

[Sudilar]

How's Bourbon doing today?? Hope he is better!
Sue

[tatsxxx11]

Hi Bourbon...Hope you are feeling better today and that the medicine is helping you sweet boy. Let us know how you are feeling, OK?

[Cinder & Smoke]

"Colloidal Silver" links:

http://www.perfecthealth4life.com/colloidal_silver.htm

http://www.newexperience.com/colloida.htm

Dad suggests: Please, talk to your Vet BEFORE you administer this or any other alternative treatment to your FurKids. It MAy help, but then again, it may not...

[Sudilar]

How's that eye today, Bourbon? Hope it's better!
Sue Killian and Shiloh

[carrie]

Blood and pus coming from the nose when there is such severe eye problems is not unusual. There is a small opening between the eye socket and the nasal canal that can allow fluids to seep through. Has the swelling reduced at all? Keep us posted and good luck.

[Logan]

Pepper,
I hope you will have some good news to report on Bourbon soon. I don't have any good advice, but it looks like you have been loaded with good information here.
Good luck, and let us know how he is doing. I'll add him to my prayer list.
Logan

[pepper636]

Nothing worse, maybe a hair better. After researching colloidal silver more, I decided to wait. I believe surgery will be necessary, since all of this medication is really holding it where it's at, not making it better. I'll let you know; it's scheduled for August 1 in the morning. Hopefully, we'll make it through this and will know just what we're fighting. I'm praying it's just a severe sinus infection, but I'm worried that it's some kind of tumor. The only thing that keeps me going is the way it began, like a bee sting or spider bite, then it progressed from there. Thanks for all your posts and insights. They are much appreciated.

[Stenograsaurus]

Hey, Bourbon. I just wanted you to know that we're all thinking of you at our house. I hope everything goes well for you.

[Sudilar]

Bourbon and Mom, me and Shiloh want ya ta know we're thinkin, hopin and puppy prayin for you, too. It sure ain't fun when nobuddy knows whats wrong with ya. Mz. Pepper, hang in there. I know how hard it is for you, not knowin' and all. I hope they can figger it out and fix it right quick! Mom says she's prayin for yas too. Shiloh says she'll pray when she's done eatin'. (If ya ax me, that ain't gonna be too much prayin from that little tub of lard! ) Ouch!! She bit me!

Killian (and Shiloh)

In all seriousness, though, Pepper, I KNOW how hard this is on you and my prayers are with you. I hope they can diagnose the problem and cure it. Good luck. We're with you all the way!!
Sue

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[RachelJ]

I haven't posted due to this being such a hard topic for me to read and think about because of a tumor one of my previous dogs had. I am checking in to see what the progress is and praying for a accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

I wish I had some answers, but I don't, only much compassion for you and Bourbon.

What kind of dog is Bourbon and how old is he?

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[pepper636]

Bourbon is a GSD/Whippet or Greyhound cross. He's 12-1/2 years old but acts much younger. I've known him since he was 2 weeks old and have had him since he was 4 weeks old. He's my baby boy.

[Sudilar]

Pepper, how's Bourbon doing? Just thinkin' about him.
Sue