Which vet near Edwinstowe treats dog leishmaniasis and eye problems?

I sympathize with you. Painful eyes are very difficult to deal with. The answer to your question depends on if the reason for the problem is that the antibiotics aren't working because of the type of bacteria or the underlying disease. Unfortunately, it is difficult to know that information. I think your best option would be to see a specialist. Veterinary ophthalmologists have 4 years of specialized training in treating only eyes, so they have a much greater knowledge of eyes than normal vets. I actually took my 15 year old dog to a veterinary ophthalmologist last month because I want to avoid removing one of his eyes. She used medication that I have never used in my practice in 15 years and my dog is doing great now. I have included a link below for you to search for a veterinary ophthalmologist near you. http://member.acvo.org/search_results Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. So sorry that Gigi is having this issue. The lesion on her nose could sure be due to Leishmania which is prevalent in the Middle East however, it could be due to other causes. Was any testing done to confirm the leishmania? Cytology, biopsy, histopathology, serology? There is no cure for Leishmania however, treatment can often keep the disease at bay. Treatment is lifelong is most cases. If organ failure/involvement is already present then the likelihood the of the medications working is minimal. Also, treatment is often expensive and cost prohibitive for many people. The prognosis overall is not great. Here is a link to an article about this disease: ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/leishmaniasis-in-dogs ) If your cousin wants to seek treatment her vet will need to source the medications for her. They are not medications we use frequently, at least not here in the U.S. as we rarely see this disease. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Yes, cutaneous leishmaniasis should be treated. The problem here is that the dog will infect more phlebotomus flies as they sting and take up her infected blood. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is also a zoonosis which can infect humans via the sand fly (phlebotomus). Here is an article by a leishmaniasis group of veterinarians which details treatment options, etc. : https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1756-3305-4-86 Unfortunately the prognosis is very guarded to grave and many will eventually die of renal failure. Treatments include medications such as sodium stibogluconate, meglumine antimonite, allopurinol and/or amphotericin B, most often in combination. Supportive treatments including intravenous fluid support, special diets and antibiotics if the skin lesions are infected.

A diagnosis of Leishmaniosis is not automatically death sentence as this disease can be treated and eventually cured or at least its progression can be slowed down. This would require a staging of the disease first before being able to give you a reliable prognosis. Please have a look at this article (especially under clinical staging, treatment and prognosis section): https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1756-3305-4-86 Do not hesitate to ask more if needed either through the forum or by requesting a consultation.

It looks like pigmentation of the third eyelid. It may be normal but it may be melanoma (cancerous); those are the two most common reasons for this presentation. The biopsy is probably needed although an experienced ophthalmologist may be able to tell what it is just by looking at it. These are your options: 1. Do nothing but monitor it until the appointment with the ophthalmologist. If it seems to get worse try to get in to see them on emergency or let your regular vet examine it. 2. Go to your regular vet now to see what they think after seeing it (+/- on the biopsy) 3. Try to find another ophthalmologist in the area so you can get an appointment sooner. Here are some I found near your zip code. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951399 ) ( https://vcahospitals.com/mill-run/services/advanced-care/ophthalmology ) ( https://www.riversideanimalcare.com/our-services/internal-medicine/ ) ( http://www.acvo.org/ophthalmologist-search )

I'm sorry but it looks like your question got cut off. I'm not sure if I will be actually answering you correctly. If not, please post again with more information and photos of your pet's skin if you would like some product recommendations. Petco offers low cost vaccination, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, nail clipping, etc. through their weekend VETCO clinics inside their stores. It doesn't appear that there are any close to you though - the closest one is about 40 miles away. If you are willing to drive this may be your least expensive option. They do not charge an exam fee. Tractor Supply also has a similar program. ( https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/?zip=66095 ) ( https://petvet.vippetcare.com/find-a-clinic/ ) I found this housecall vet in your area. You can certainly contact them to check their pricing: ( http://vetsonwheels.website/mobile-vet-services-in-williamsburg-ks-we-come-to-you-in-kansas.html ) This is a link with resources for people that need help with vet bills. Scroll down as there are some Kansas specific organizations. ( https://www.dogingtonpost.com/need-help-with-vet-bills-or-pet-food-there-are-resources-available/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I would call your local shelter to see if they can treat her for a lower price. Unfortunately, some will help but others will only treat animals that are up for adoption. If they can't, they may be able to direct you to a clinic that is lower in cost or has a free first exam. You could also talk to your vet about prescribing some antibiotics. I would ask if they are any antibiotics that can be prescribed at a human pharmacy that might be cheaper. I hope this helps!