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Hi All
Thanks so much to all of you who have shown concern, support and asked us to keep you updated.
A Special "thank God for you" to Cynthia who shared her knowldege of MRSA and meds with us!
Today is Bud's second month milestone as a tripawd and it was also his vet check. As many of you know, he had a nasty skin infection. The official diagnosis was "bacterial pyoderma", I believe. Because of the history of MRSA , the vet was treating with proven MRSA sensitive drugs. He had 2 antibiotics and a topical spray.Well, things didnt go well. The infection continued to spread. Bud has hair loss from where his last rib touches to where his hip should be. There was blackening and browning of the skin. Scabs and pus. He never did act sick, run a fever or have other symptoms.The vet thought we might have to hospitalize Bud so he could be treated with IV antibiotics.
We apparently have a better combination of things, I am happy to report there is no more spreading! The scabs are gone. There is just some redness. The vet said that even though the infection did not look or act like MRSA …. he was still "suspicious" of the MRSA . We have agreed on a aggressive and longer term treatment. Bud will continue meds and will follow up at the vet every two weeks.
I have come to the conclusion that this MRSA is something that will always be a concern in Bud's recovery and treatment. It is not just the three week ordeal that the place he acquired it from, said that it would be. I often am reminded of the many of you with cancer pups, fighting bravely, finding comfort and joy in spending each day and hoping in tomorrow! Even though we have different diagnosis, I take heart in that! I also am so grateful for the monkey dog/tripawd banter that made me laugh on days I was not laughing!
So celebrate with us! Bud is still on his diet….from 103 to 82 and working toward 75lbs and that new knee brace. He has to have apples but for those of you that can….have something meaty, greasy or stinky for my Bud dog "K"
5:29 pm
Happy ampuversary Bud! And I am really glad you have that infection under control.
The pugs will have their 'after meds' treats in your honor tonight!
I often am reminded of the many of you with cancer pups, fighting
bravely, finding comfort and joy in spending each day and hoping in
tomorrow! Even though we have different diagnosis, I take heart in that!
This also translates to "Be More Dog "!! A lesson we should all take to heart.
And good job on the diet!
Karen and the pugapalooza
5:46 pm
28 November 2008
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Way to go with the diet! Apples were one of Trouble's favorites, as were pear, strawberry and banana! Sounds like Bud is on the high road now. That's certainly worth celebrating.
Good luck with the chemo. Hope he has minimal side effects and a speedy recovery.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
5:52 pm
23 August 2010
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Hoppy Ampuversary Bud!! And glad to hear the infection has stopped spreading. Mom gave us each a baby carrot as a treat for your special day. I spit it across the room like a cruise missile and Monkeybutt Samson ate both. (Don't tell monkeybutt but mom snuck me a piece of chicken jerky-something that Samson cant have- hahaha)
Daisy
Daisy earned her wings on Oct 22, 2011 at 14 years old
She is now the official greeter at the rainbow bridge
Everyone is guaranteed a welcome sniff and Dalmatian smile
6:16 pm
22 October 2010
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Congrats!!!! That is definitely worth celebrating... Duck tenders all around...
Glad things are looking up now with the skin thing...
And weight??? WOW... I wish I could lose 21 pounds... maybe I should try Bud's diet...
Joy & Champ
8:13 pm
28 November 2008
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daisy2010 said:
Hoppy Ampuversary Bud!! And glad to hear the infection has stopped spreading. Mom gave us each a baby carrot as a treat for your special day. I spit it across the room like a cruise missile and Monkeybutt Samson ate both. (Don't tell monkeybutt but mom snuck me a piece of chicken jerky-something that Samson cant have- hahaha)
Daisy
Daisy, Daisy! You made me smile. Trouble liked carrots, but the things she didn't like got spit across the room like a cruise missile. it was the funniest thing to watch! I always called it projectile spitting.
Thanks for the smile, you're a gem!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
8:32 pm
Good to hear Bud's doing better and staying on long term therapy. I've been thinking about you guys.
Happy Ampuversary Bud! That is an AMAZING weight loss!!!!!!!
Cynthia & Isabelle
9:32 pm
27 October 2010
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Bud , glad to hear things sound like they are going better! 2 months is awesome news too, and before you know it you will be well on your way to 3 and 4! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
Cooper
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9:43 pm
17 February 2010
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Bud, I'm so happy to hear that you're doing better 
. It's sounds like you're on your way to happy days and months ahead! I've never had apples, but I like carrots and green beans (but not as much as I like greasy, meaty, smelly stuff)
Ranger
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
10:04 pm
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25 September 2009
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Celebrate we will! Congratulations!!!
You've overcome so much, that MRSA is a scary thing and you BEAT IT!! It's so great to hear things are looking up. Hop on, Bud! We're right there with ya!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:58 pm
14 August 2009
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Lots of Hoppy-ness Bud! So glad to hear all the good news!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
You go boy, start piling up the numbers, sorry your road has been a rough one,cancer is usually enough of a pain to deal with, but sounds like mom is doing a great job, keep it up, Big Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
8:07 am
Yeah, another reason to celebrate! So hoppy for you & your pack, Bud!
Cathy
Thanks so much everyone for your kind replies. Each and every one is special to us!
Tripawd friends are the bestest!
Bud had apples, strawberries and a small piece of roast beef last night....shhhh! Dont tell the Doctor!
Daisy...you made me laugh and squirt diet pepsi outta my nose last night when I read what you posted!
I bet Bud would love pears hadnt even thought of that, another reason this site is sooo valuable!
Paws up everpawdy!!! Thank you!
I don't have a clue what MRSA is, but it must be bad!
Happy to hear you are doing so much better Bud!
Maddie doesn't turn down any food! At least not anything I have found yet. She has some that aren't her favorites, but she eats it all.
Way to go Bud, Maddie and I are cheering for you.
Maddie Mae and Mama Kelly
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