Has this happened to your hunting dog?

[Chris Pope]

We have not yet experienced such a situation with our dogs. That is surprising because most bird dogs get minor wounds to the face, jaw, eyes, ears, mouth/tongue, chest and legs with high frequency. And when you hunt in wet dark areas including beaver sloughs you would expect a lot of bacteria so a higher liklihood of infection.
This year we've had one vet visit so far due to a cut on top of a front paw (no idea how it happened) and was given Clindamycin (now healing.) But we've not had an infection for which the original antibiotic did not work. Something to look forward to!
I've heard good things about Angel Memorial. Happy to hear the pup is on the mend. When living in NH we would take specialty vet issues to Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough, ME. There were also excellent.
Please post a photo when you guys pick up Cody and are reunited. I hate leaving pups overnight, but know it's necessary. Best to Cody and a full recovery!!

[Steve Hodges]

Thanks guys. They said that the reason the antibiotics did not work was because the infection had encapsulated and once that happens antibiotics cannot penetrate it and work. Needs to be opened up and drained. He will have an external drain for about five days. They will also culture the infection to find the best antibiotic to treat it. I will post pictures.