stinky infection help? (graphic photos) w/ frostbite

[silky smooth]

I have never had to treat a rat bite before. this is new for me.

 

[silky smooth]

UPDATE:
He is back out there with his hens top doggin it! will post a picture when I can get them to stay still. lol.
Not sure why I second guessed myself. Everything turned out just like it always does for me. Guess I must know what I am doing. When I can get to them in time, of course.

it's pure instinct based in little knowledge and lots of experience.

 

[silky smooth]

You may want to start giving him warm epsom salt soaks to his feet every day. Apply either betadine or plain Neosporin ointment after drying his feet. Sometimes it takes several weeks for a frostbitten to fall off, but most chickens can survive this.

thankyou so much. I wasn't worried about the frost bite. I have dealt with it before. it was the rat bite, but your suggestions coupled with others and my own knowledge saved his life.

he is back with his girls happy as a clam, so thank you.

 

[maddog3355]

If you ever need to use the penG again, don't use twice a day. There are 2 kinds most is 24 hr some is 48 hr. It will say on the bottle. You didn't hurt anything by giving 2times a day it just more work.

 

[Michael Apple]

I have both to hand. but, this is only day 3 for the penicillin inj. my vet is on vacation. I was thinking more along the lines of anything else I might do or try. before I up the anty. ? (I am no longer dressing it, as it seems to exaserbate the problem.) I am applying triple antibiotic ointment as well ,and the odor vanishes for several hours. then returns. should i be cleaning and treating it more frequently? i am dosing only twice a day with the penicillin. can i up it.?

Staph infections have become resistant to many older remedies including methicillin antibiotics. Neosporin won't do anything, nor will penicillin, enrofloxacin, or amoxicillin. The only possible amoxicillin is that which contains clavulonic acid aka Clavomox. Absorption of antibiotic in tissues matter greatly and staph in a joint takes a long treatment. Trimethoprim-sulfa is the drug of choice for this and have seen the progress. I'm currently dealing with my first one in a long time, and am finally resolving the infection. I recently assisted with info for another poster over on this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...rotic-looking-claw-mites-fungal#post_14933138

I am glad your rooster is doing better, and that it wasn't a bad staph. Very bad if it gets in the joint.

 

[silky smooth]

Staph infections have become resistant to many older remedies including methicillin antibiotics. Neosporin won't do anything, nor will penicillin, enrofloxacin, or amoxicillin. The only possible amoxicillin is that which contains clavulonic acid aka Clavomox. Absorption of antibiotic in tissues matter greatly and staph in a joint takes a long treatment. Trimethoprim-sulfa is the drug of choice for this and have seen the progress. I'm currently dealing with my first one in a long time, and am finally resolving the infection. I recently assisted with info for another poster over on this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...rotic-looking-claw-mites-fungal#post_14933138

I am glad your rooster is doing better, and that it wasn't a bad staph. Very bad if it gets in the joint.

I forgot to mention that I was infact using furizone as well. it is the third ingredient in my triple. I hand mix. thanks for the link. good advice there too.

 

[lauranickerson]

Hi there! I was reading your thread because I'm dealing with a severe case of frostbite. I am just wondering if most of your rooster's issues were from the rat bite or if frostbite played into it a lot, because I'm still waiting to see if my Easter Egger girl is going to make it, and am looking for reassurance.

 

[silky smooth]

Hi there! I was reading your thread because I'm dealing with a severe case of frostbite. I am just wondering if most of your rooster's issues were from the rat bite or if frostbite played into it a lot, because I'm still waiting to see if my Easter Egger girl is going to make it, and am looking for reassurance.

i sent you a pm.

 

[silky smooth]

Hi there! I was reading your thread because I'm dealing with a severe case of frostbite. I am just wondering if most of your rooster's issues were from the rat bite or if frostbite played into it a lot, because I'm still waiting to see if my Easter Egger girl is going to make it, and am looking for reassurance.

the tissue damage from the frostbite and thawing time of the limbs is what did all the damage, and what allowed the infection to spread like wild fire. it was very hard to get ahead of the infection. how long has it been since the frostbite was discovered? what was the extent of the frostbite? were the limbs frozen stiff? or just black? or just turning black. best let me see some photos. can you post a step by step detailed recount of what you have done so far for it. and photos? also I will help as much as I can. if you need, I will post photos of what you need for supplies. with the how to.

 

[silky smooth]

UPDATE: Einstein is back up and out with his girls:


this is my own knowledge: I put it into words to help others.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/961512/frostbite-with-or-without-infection-step-by-step