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[CatDaddy702]

He’s grumpy but his pain seems okay. I have to head to work so my girl is taking him to the dermatologist. I’ll update when I get off.

 

[Jeanhill72]

This is just so terrible, but things seem to be finally going in the right direction! Thanks for keeping us updated, we do grow to love the Sphyxies on here as we know how special they all are.

 

[Yoda mom]

@CatDaddy702 awhhh poor sweet Vikar... it is so heartfelt seeing his skin in this condition... sending a lair full of prayers for the dermatologist visit today... surely they will start a treatment plan to continue his healing from this awful experience for baby Vikar and your family.

prayers sent and big hugs to your family.
watching closely for updates

 

[Sheldon13]

Bless that sweet baby boy. That looks quite awful for sure. Is he still guarding or can you touch him if you try? Did the vet say what they expect the healing process to go like? I’m assuming that is all dead tissue and he’ll have to slough it off, no?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Looking for updates and sending positive vibes


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[Caloci]

I am so sorry for what you and poor Vikar are going through. Not diluting the dip!? I am horrified by this.

Just some information for you regarding R/W assuming all else goes well with your baby....

There are 3 main types of R/W and they do not all fluoresce under a Woods lamp, which is different from a black light.

The vet can order a PCR for R/W which comes back much faster. The culture does take much longer as you mentioned. In my experience we did the PCR which was back within a couple of days. When everyone was coming back negative except one, they did the culture which came back negative. The PCR tells you if there are dermatophytes present, the culture tells you if they are active/alive.

There are lots of good resources for disinfecting the environment. Steam cleaning, 10% bleach solution (be sure to rinse) and activated hydrogen peroxide disinfectant will help decontaminate. Be careful not to use the bleach on anything you've used the activated hydrogen peroxide on. Never mix anything with the bleach.

Vacuum and dust daily, wash blankets and bedding. Keep kitty confined for easier cleaning.

If Vikar had R/W after these burns, ask your new vet for a prescription of oral meds, usually Itraconazole one week on, one week off for 8 weeks. Hopefully he is old enough to use this medication. Twice weekley (minimim) baths with chlorhexidine/miconazole shampoo. The one that I know if is made by Dechra.

You will likley have to wait till his skin is healed to treat him topically. I am so sorry this happened. Please keep us posted on his progress. Love and Hugs

 

[CatDaddy702]

Still at work but my girlfriend sent this and said they’ve scheduled his surgery for next week. Were scheduled to pick him up tomorrow night. Thank you to everyone for the replies and advice I don’t have time to address all of them but we really appreciate the support.

 

[CatDaddy702]

I am so sorry for what you and poor Vikar are going through. Not diluting the dip!? I am horrified by this.

Just some information for you regarding R/W assuming all else goes well with your baby....

There are 3 main types of R/W and they do not all fluoresce under a Woods lamp, which is different from a black light.

The vet can order a PCR for R/W which comes back much faster. The culture does take much longer as you mentioned. In my experience we did the PCR which was back within a couple of days. When everyone was coming back negative except one, they did the culture which came back negative. The PCR tells you if there are dermatophytes present, the culture tells you if they are active/alive.

There are lots of good resources for disinfecting the environment. Steam cleaning, 10% bleach solution (be sure to rinse) and activated hydrogen peroxide disinfectant will help decontaminate. Be careful not to use the bleach on anything you've used the activated hydrogen peroxide on. Never mix anything with the bleach.

Vacuum and dust daily, wash blankets and bedding. Keep kitty confined for easier cleaning.

If Vikar had R/W after these burns, ask your new vet for a prescription of oral meds, usually Itraconazole one week on, one week off for 8 weeks. Hopefully he is old enough to use this medication. Twice weekley (minimim) baths with chlorhexidine/miconazole shampoo. The one that I know if is made by Dechra.

You will likley have to wait till his skin is healed to treat him topically. I am so sorry this happened. Please keep us posted on his progress. Love and Hugs

Thank you for all the advice. I attached the write up from the dermatologist in another post explaining the game plan

 

[Yoda mom]

@CatDaddy702 , very pleased with the thorough evaluation by the dermatologist. surely a treatment plan that will bring him relief and healing moving forward. Vikar is a handsome strong boy... lair prayers continue for a speedy recovery.
we are here for your family ... all paws are lair family
Vikar we are thinking of you with a lair full of speedy recovery vibes

 

[Sheldon13]

Thank you for all the advice. I attached the write up from the dermatologist in another post explaining the game plan

Not to worry you more and they may have already told you, but tissue debridement is incredibly agony. I’ve gone through it myself unmedicated and it was the single most painful experience of my life. All that to simply say, while I know they are probably putting him under anesthesia to do the debridement of the dead tissue, please make sure he has more than methadone at home for the recovery process. That tissue is going to be raw. It will be more sensitive than an exposed blister and all over his body. Basically like something between a 2nd and 3rd degree sunburn. My personal recommendation (having gone through a tail amputation with my Sphynx) would be a combination of Tramadol every 8 hrs and Torbugesic on an alternating 8 hr schedule. If you are doing any wound care at home try to time it for about an hr after you give the Torbugesic. I’m hoping that they send him home with wet to dry dressings around the treated area as well (it’s a specific type of wound treatment for large affected areas). It will heal much faster and would also help with pain because then the tissue would not be so exposed.

I hope I have helped and not caused you extra stress. Hugs


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[CatDaddy702]

Not to worry you more and they may have already told you, but tissue debridement is incredibly agony. I’ve gone through it myself unmedicated and it was the single most painful experience of my life. All that to simply say, while I know they are probably putting him under anesthesia to do the debridement of the dead tissue, please make sure he has more than methadone at home for the recovery process. That tissue is going to be raw. It will be more sensitive than an exposed blister and all over his body. Basically like something between a 2nd and 3rd degree sunburn. My personal recommendation (having gone through a tail amputation with my Sphynx) would be a combination of Tramadol every 8 hrs and Torbugesic on an alternating 8 hr schedule. If you are doing any wound care at home try to time it for about an hr after you give the Torbugesic. I’m hoping that they send him home with wet to dry dressings around the treated area as well (it’s a specific type of wound treatment for large affected areas). It will heal much faster and would also help with pain because then the tissue would not be so exposed.

I hope I have helped and not caused you extra stress. Hugs


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

We have a long road ahead but I’m just glad we have good caring people ready to tackle it. Thanks for the help.

 

[Toa and Ross]

Sending positive vibes. Happy Vikar can come home. And all fingers and paws crossed for the surgery next week. Let us know how it goed!

 

[Sheldon13]

We have a long road ahead but I’m just glad we have good caring people ready to tackle it. Thanks for the help.

Can you tell us what day the surgery is so we can think about him and pray for him?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[NinaGato]

I'm really glad that you were able to find a vet that has his best needs at heart and mind. I will continue to look for updates and keep you all in my heart.

 

[CatDaddy702]

So good news is that the infection is under control and that he is healing remarkably well. His pain is under control and seems to be same temperament as before he had the dip. He’s starting to jump up on furniture and regaining some mobility and wanting to play. The dermatologist said yesterday that they didn’t find any traces of fungus so we decided to take him out of quarantine which has definitely helped his mood. We have another appointment scheduled for this coming Thursday and they should have a better idea of whether he’ll need surgery but they were optimistic he wouldn’t yesterday so as of now no surgery scheduled.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Oh I love this update! Fingers crossed no surgery will be need because they are healing so well.

 

[Leilalover]

Omg... The burns are so awful. I couldn't help but tear up looking at the pictures you posted. What a little trooper.

Please post a review of that veterinary practice to warn others in your area and report them to the state board. That was a potentially lethal mistake and they should be held fully responsible.

I am really hoping his surgery and the healing process goes as smoothly as possible. Please continue to update on his status and give him some extra treats for us.

 

[Yoda mom]

@CatDaddy702 ooh . so happy for the positive update! keep them coming!all paws crossed for Thurs. follow up!
big hugs n head smooches!!!

 

[Sheldon13]

Oh my gosh that’s wonderful! Do you have any updated pics of his healing so far?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[CatDaddy702]

It looks pretty gnarly but it’s drying up and a ton is starting to slough off revealing fresh skin underneath. The darkest parts are questionable but the lighter areas are revealing clean skin underneath. The rest of his body that isn’t affected is just as smooth/oily as it was before and all the pimples have disappeared

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Amazing how your baby’s skin is healing itself so well!


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[NinaGato]

Wow. I am truly amazed. I really hope for all of you that there might be limited or no need for surgery at his point. Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

[Sheldon13]

It looks awesome actually. Are they keeping him on strong antibiotics during this time?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

 

[CatDaddy702]

It looks awesome actually. Are they keeping him on strong antibiotics during this time?


Love and Sphynx ~ It’s all you need

They have him on Clavamox twice a day and gave him another shot at the hospital with another antibiotic

 

[Yoda mom]

@CatDaddy702 all paws crossed for tomorrow's follow up vet visit and no surgery necessary continuing with the great results to-date. it really looks like soo improved..