Prayers for my Yodie, please; She has MRSA; *Update* 1/5; good/bad news; #269

[Medusa]

Poor Yodie.... I hope that the meds will clear it up quickly and easily.

I had a MRSA infection on my nose a few years back, looked like a pimple to start with, but never healed, and finally went to the hospital to have it looked at when it was just nasty and painful. Was on some majorly strong meds for about 10 days. It cleared up, but I still have a scar there. Hope you are extra careful when cleaning Yodie's ear, because you sure as heck don't want a MRSA infection.

I'm going to take the suggestion of wearing gloves when I handle Yodie. I don't want to take any chances w/the rest of the Fur Posse or myself. I have two auto immune diseases as it is so my system is compromised already.

[Anikaca77]

Prays are coming your way.

Melissa

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow, I've never heard of this before. Thanks for the definition and link, Grace.

As I said before, I hope you can get this under control and it doesn't spread to anyone else in your home.

[Medusa]

Poor Yodie.... I hope that the meds will clear it up quickly and easily.

I had a MRSA infection on my nose a few years back, looked like a pimple to start with, but never healed, and finally went to the hospital to have it looked at when it was just nasty and painful. Was on some majorly strong meds for about 10 days. It cleared up, but I still have a scar there. Hope you are extra careful when cleaning Yodie's ear, because you sure as heck don't want a MRSA infection.

I'm certainly not glad that you had MRSA, Jenn, but I'm thankful that you told me about it and that it cleared up. I'm not an alarmist but I know how quickly things like this can get out of control.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm going to take the suggestion of wearing gloves when I handle Yodie. I don't want to take any chances w/the rest of the Fur Posse or myself. I have two auto immune diseases as it is so my system is compromised already.

Yes, do be careful. It's good that you know what you're dealing with, though, so you can take some extra precautions. I hope that Yodie's able to get rid of the nasty bug as quickly as possible.

[emily_the_spoiled]

If the Clindamycin and Baytril don't clear it up there are still a few more antibiotics that you can try. Unfortunately they can get very expensive very fast...

Please take care not to get it yourself or any of the furry posse.

Good luck

[Medusa]

If the Clindamycin and Baytril don't clear it up there are still a few more antibiotics that you can try. Unfortunately they can get very expensive very fast...

Please take care not to get it yourself or any of the furry posse.

Good luck

Yeppers, I do know that already. Just the meds today cost me $125.00 plus a large box of latex gloves was $13.00. She's worth every penny. When I think of how sick and thin she was when I rescued her and how otherwise healthy she is now, I want to do all I can for her. Fortunately, she's easy to pill w/the Clavamox and the Clindamycin I can squirt into her mouth and a drop in her ear along w/the Baytril. It's catching her that's the hard part. If she hears me moving around, she bolts and she's as fast as greased lightning. I hate admitting that I sometimes find it difficult to outsmart a feline.

[phesina]

Prayers and healing wishes and a candle (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9511492) for Yodie, and for you and the rest of the Fur Posse too, that you will be free of this ailment soon.

[cassiesmom]

Sweet Yodie ... please try to take all your medicine for your ouchy ear. Gentle hugs to you, precious girl.

[slick]

I'm sorry I have not responded until now. My prayers are offered for you and sweet Yodie.

[Freedom]

It's catching her that's the hard part. If she hears me moving around, she bolts and she's as fast as greased lightning. I hate admitting that I sometimes find it difficult to outsmart a feline.

Don't we all, Mary? Kitties are SMART, lol.

Probably already thought of / or do this. Can you get her sometimes just for a snuggle, or for a treat? So she doesn't feel that every time you are after her is for meds?

Best wishes to you, Yodie and all the fur posse. This battle (MSRA, not the catching, lol) too Yodie WILL win.

[kitten645]

Oh Mary I'm so sorry about this but glad you at least have a diagnosis. Please be careful. Do you belong to Costco? I buy latex gloves there that I have in my car trunk and in the kitchen for nastyness. I bet they are much cheaper there. I can check if you want.
Good thoughts to you, Yodie and the whole posse.
Claudia

[Medusa]

Don't we all, Mary? Kitties are SMART, lol.

Probably already thought of / or do this. Can you get her sometimes just for a snuggle, or for a treat? So she doesn't feel that every time you are after her is for meds?

Best wishes to you, Yodie and all the fur posse. This battle (MSRA, not the catching, lol) too Yodie WILL win.

Oh if only Yodie was a snuggler or a lap cat. She was feral when I rescued her and although she's much easier than she used to be to give a stroke now and then, that's about as far as it goes in the affection department. And she hates treats. LOL So far so good in catching her; I just have to be extra crafty. Nyuh uh uh!

[Medusa]

Poor little girl can't keep the meds down. I think it's the Clindamycin because she's been fine w/the Clavamox but she needs both. Clindamycin is the one that works best on MRSA. She's vomited twice already this morning. Sigh. Is anything easy in this life?

[Pinot's Mom]

Is there any other form of it Yodie might tolerate better?