VetCheck

Not every wound is “just a wound.”

This is a wonderful dog from Downtown Los Angeles. He lives there, walks there, plays there, and spends time with his family there. For a long time, he had skin problems. One day, he came in with a wound on his feet and testicular area.

Many people might look at a wound like this and think, “Maybe he sat on something,” or “It’s probably just allergies,” or “a bug bit him.” Sometimes that is true. But sometimes there is a bigger problem hiding underneath.

In this case, the wound was caused by a serious bacterial infection called MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus). This type of bacteria can be very difficult to treat because many antibiotics do not work against it.

At first, we did not know exactly which bacteria was causing the problem. The only way to find out was to perform a culture and sensitivity test. This special test tells us what bacteria is present and which medications can actually fight it.

The results showed that this infection was resistant to almost every antibiotic tested. Only a few medications had a chance of working.

Thankfully, once the family understood the situation and worked together with Dr. G and the VetCheck team staff, we were able to develop the right treatment plan and help this dog recover.

The lesson is simple: Never assume a wound is minor when you do not know how it started. Ask questions. Learn about your pet’s condition. Work closely with your veterinarian.

At VetCheck Animal Hospital, we believe in working with Pet Parents to get to the root cause of a problem, not just treat the symptoms. Sometimes a wound is more than a wound, and finding the real answer can make all the difference.

Never underestimate a skin wound. In a busy city like Los Angeles, anything is possible.

Dr. G and The VetCheck Team are Partnering Every Day with Pet Parents To Get To The Root Cause of Their Pets Medical Problems 🤗 ❤️🐾