Staph Infections in Dogs

[CindyM]

Last week, Wednesday, we took our cocker spaniel, Lacey, to get groomed. I noticed that the groomer nicked her tail and was upset, but I thought there was no need to call and get mad at someone. Well, she was licking it and I thought it was just to clean the tail, but then I noticed scabs and an open wound all around her booty and tee tee area. Last night I noticed that it had spread to the right side of her face.

I took her to her regular vet this morning and he told me she has a staph infection and it is probably from getting nicked at the groomer. I had to spend $130.00 at the Vet today. My question is this, should I call the groomer and request that she pay the vet bill from today or just drop it and look for another groomer.

I am really upset because this is the same groomer that has been taking care of her since her first hair cut. Any suggestions - thanks in advance.

Cindy :mad:

[Can't_Wait]

I am surprised that you had to pay $130 for a visit to the vet for a staph infection. Last week I took one of our foster dogs to the vet b/c he has been scratching his elbows a lot & made them bleed. He had a staff infection... he got a shot of antibiotics w/ steroids, & then 7 days worth of antibiotics to continue to treat. Our vet bill was $50.

Out of curiosity, what did your vet do for your dog?

As far as the situation, I might call & talk to the groomer or the groomer's supervisor & let them know what happened. See if they offer a refund or something. If not, I'd stop using them.

[jesvet]

Cost depends on the diagnostics performed, the size of the dog, which antibiotic was used and the length of treatment. I treat skin infections for a minimum of 10 days, often 14-21 or longer, and a $130 bill is not uncommon. The office visit alone in our area for almost all the clinics is $30.

That being said, talk to the grooming manager. They may want a written statement from the vet.

[Zelda Von Yitz]

Cost depends on the diagnostics performed, the size of the dog, which antibiotic was used and the length of treatment. I treat skin infections for a minimum of 10 days, often 14-21 or longer, and a $130 bill is not uncommon. The office visit alone in our area for almost all the clinics is $30.


It cost me just about that much last year when my dog got nicked by some other dog up at the dog park.

He came home with an open cut -- somebody's dog probably did it when they were horsing around with the rest of the dogs; several of them were there that day.

[CindyM]

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back. The vet gave her a steroid shot, antibiotic for three weeks, antibiotic spray and shampoo. I called the groomer and they told me that they would be willing to give her free medicated dips, which was pointless since I already had the medicine. Needless to say, I will not be using that groomer again.

Thanks for all of your input!

Cindy :)