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abcess on dog

My lab has an abcess on her neck due to a dog bite, the vet quoted me $1200 but then took me aside and told me to try to do it myself with hot water and some pressure, any help would be great!

Symptoms: Wounds, Lumps And Swellings

•   Amy Perez says:

  December 01st, 2008 at 07:03 PM

  You need to find a different vet. 1200 for an abscess is a little much. I will probably need to be lanced open drained and flushed and then the dog will need antibiotics. I dont know where you are located but my clinic would be happy to treat your dog for a far better price. Hope this helps. Please dont forget to rate my answer. AMY

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  17719 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77377 Phone# 281-351-6717 Fax# 281-351-7249 Hours:M-F 8-6 Sat. 8-12 Sun. Closed We offer 24hr Emergency care for our clients & patients.

• User says:

  December 04th, 2008 at 07:13 PM

  We have her on antibiotics and have been able to get some of it out using pressure and warm water. She seems a bit better but still has a lump. We will try again tonight to drain it ourselves gently ofcourse. the vet has since called me and offered to take a couple hundred of the price. I am in California but I appreciate the advice.

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•   Amy Perez says:

  December 06th, 2008 at 01:47 AM

  No problem but be very careful draining it yourself cause you can cause more infecton or she could bite you. Happy hoildays AMY 

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  17719 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77377 Phone# 281-351-6717 Fax# 281-351-7249 Hours:M-F 8-6 Sat. 8-12 Sun. Closed We offer 24hr Emergency care for our clients & patients.