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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / June 2006Infected scotum?
I volunteer at an animal shelter. For three days, I've been working with an intact male shepherd that was heavily matted and dirty. Now that I've removed nearly every mat from this very patient dog, I see that his scrotum is red, crusty and has pus visible. I figure the irritation was caused by the dirty matted hair around his scrotum, but that's merely speculation. I've seen him pulling mats away from the area around his scrotum, and he has allowed me to scissor away some mats from the area. He has a lot of potential for adoption because he is getting prettier every day. He will be neutered before going to his new home, but it might take several days before someone adopts him. In the meantime, what can I do to ease his discomfort. Maybe a topical antibiotic ointment? Or maybe zinc oxide? Can he be neutered with his scrotum in this mess? Thank you. ___________________ A dog's life is too short; their only fault really. I would let them know its infected. I doubt the vet will operate until the infection is cleared. Celeste >I volunteer at an animal shelter. For three days, I've been working with > an intact male shepherd that was heavily matted and dirty. Now that I've [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > ___________________ > A dog's life is too short; their only fault really. He should probably be started on oral antibiotics. If he'd let you, you could alternate cortisone cream with antibiotic cream topically. But scrotal dermatitis can be very painful. Also, try to be sure he's got dry bedding of some sort. Often this will start because of laying in damp conditions. Couldn't tell you if he could be neutered. Probably, as long as the infection is confined to his scrotum and doesn't go farther up (where you'd make your incision). Your vet might also want to do a scrotal ablation if it's bad (where you remove the testes and the entire scrotum as well). Good luck with him. Deborah, DVM >I volunteer at an animal shelter. For three days, I've been working with > an intact male shepherd that was heavily matted and dirty. Now that I've [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > ___________________ > A dog's life is too short; their only fault really. > He should probably be started on oral antibiotics. If he'd let you, you > could alternate cortisone cream with antibiotic cream topically. .......Dr. Deb, don't they make cortisone in any kind of spray? buglady take out the dog before replying >> He should probably be started on oral antibiotics. If he'd let you, you >> could alternate cortisone cream with antibiotic cream topically. > > .......Dr. Deb, don't they make cortisone in any kind of spray? Yes, but as far as I know they are all alcohol based.....YIKES! Deborah, DVM > > .......Dr. Deb, don't they make cortisone in any kind of spray? > > Yes, but as far as I know they are all alcohol based.....YIKES! ........oh geez, WHAT were they thinking??? :-( buglady take out the dog before replying >He should probably be started on oral antibiotics. If he'd let you, you >could alternate cortisone cream with antibiotic cream topically. But [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Good luck with him. Thank you, Doctor. I will look for some cortisone ointment before I go to the shelter. Or maybe a spray, as Buglady mentioned, but I think the oil in the ointment would be soothing. He has had dry bedding since arriving at the shelter, but I've never seen him go into his house. Because he was running at large, and considering how often it has rained here lately, I figure his entire back end has been wet continuously --maybe for weeks. I knew that it was urgent to get him dried out. I have some good rakes and dematting tools; so, he is staying dry now. I think he knew I was trying to help him, because he was very patient and tolerant. I had never seen a dog pull at their mats before. Because it would be cheaper to PTS than to treat him, he probably won't see a vet; unless he gets adopted. He is all white, but a bit dirty. I figure, if I can make him pretty enough, he'll get adopted. Most adopters don't inspect dog privates, but the problem will get proper attention at the time of his neutering. I'll see what I can do in the meantime. Thanks very much for you help. ___________________ A dog's life is too short; their only fault really. Good news! The white shepherd, Zeus, had been adopted and was gone by the time I reached the shelter today. He arrived in a mess and left beautiful. By now his medical problems will have been properly addressed. A happy ending for a regal dog. ________________________ Every dog is an individual, as is their guardian: no single training method works for all. Wonderful news, Michael, and thanks to you who took such good care of him (and do with every animal that you help)!! Gail > Good news! The white shepherd, Zeus, had been adopted and was gone by > the time I reached the shelter today. He arrived in a mess and left [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Every dog is an individual, as is their guardian: no single training > method works for all. |
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