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postoperative site infection

Jake

On April 30, Jake went in to be neutered. When picking him up from the tech indicated that he may have experienced a reaction to latex and the skin adjacent to his incision had started to peel, they gave us animax to apply to the area. Five days later I discontinued use of the animax because he developed an intense "rash". The vet presribed prednisone and cephelaxin. He has now developed a PASTEURELLA MULTOCIDA infection. Very nasty looking, white center surrounded by heavy red whelted border. HOW SERIOUS IS THIS AND WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? Co-workers are mentioning dead skin and surgery. CAN THAT BE A POSSIBILITY? Thank you.

Symptoms: Wounds

• Experienced Advisor Juan Contreras says:

  May 15th, 2008 at 02:06 AM

  From the research I've done and knowledge of wound healing I presently have, I must inform you that there is a slight possibility that the unhealthy skin may need to be debrided (removed) that may or may not need sedation or anesthetic IF the area gets more infected or is not responding well to the antibotics. However, with proper care and ideal conditions in the body to fight any further infectious process from forming, it may heal quite well on its own with medication and cleaning at home and/or hospital. Make note that he cannot get to the area to irritate it more and keep the area/wound site clean. Keep your vet informed of all progress or changes so that they can help you along. I'm sure that you are doing all you can and with the guidence of your veterinarian to aid Jake every way possible. Thank you for your question, I hope I helped.   

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