Sick Dog And Medications

[shells]

My 9 month old female miniature poodle got stung by a bee a couple of weeks ago. She was happy and herself until yesterday when we took her to the vet - it turns out the sting area got infected as it is in the webbing underneath her paw. So she has some antibiotic and cortisole tables plus a medicated wash and antifungal cream.

She has now had 3 doses of antibiotics and cortisole and had her foot washed 3 times but she is still isnt her usual self. She is still eating and drinking, and managing to go outside for a bark at next doors dog every now and then but is quite sleepy and much to our boy dogs disgust not really into playing.

Is the tiredness a side effect of the medications? How quickly can I expect her to improve? I am a little worried about her.

The vet said to continue walking her so I did last night and she still really enjoyed herself but obviously her paw is still a little sore.

[Kelly_Louise]

Personally, I find that I don't see an improvement after a course of antibiotics has been given until about the third day. I'd say they need some time to kick in.

However, if she has not perked up in the next day, perhaps it's time to go for another visit to the vet to see if the treatment is working or if there is something else bothering her.

[shells]

Thanks

Her paw has improved dramatically - I cleaned it tonight and it didnt bother her at all. The other times I had done it she let me know that she wasnt impressed and that it was sore.

She still enjoyed her walk but at home she is happy to sleep and laze around and is not running around with brother (which is unusual for her).

Might ring the vet to check if the medications can cause drowsiness but she did have a pretty bad infection and is probably still recovering. Atleast she is eating and drinking.

[Kelly_Louise]

My mum also panics when Chloe needs antibiotics or other medication and it doesn't work straight away... but they do need time to work, just like our meds.

If you can see the improvement and she is eating well etc, I wouldn't worry too much about her not wanting to do too much - her body may be still getting itself right again. It may still be sore even. But yes, if the lethargy continues I'd just take her in for a double check.