Megan S. asked

🐕  Dog Health

I have an 11-year-old Schnauzer female who is about to lose her right rear leg paws due to an accident resulting in the removal of the #5 nail and a subsequent Staph infection (coagulase staphylococcus spp.). Is this procedure necessary, or should we consider other treatments including possible drugs? The vet is also considering amputation of the leg if other treatments fail.

August 5th, 2024

Michael P. answered

Long-lasting bacterial infections can be challenging to treat and often result in poor outcomes. Com...

August 5th, 2024

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