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jikkyo · 03-22-2013, 06:14 PM

My GSD has a repeating issue with having bad infections under the fur of his head/snout that turn into nasty abscesses. His face is swollen again and I'm 100% it's another abscess. This is the 3rd time this has happened. The first time the skin above the abscess died and needed surgery to remove. Both times he's been on Clava-Septin and it has proven ineffective at completely removing the bacteria.

Should I try a new medication? I'm at a loss as far as what to do, but this problem won't go away. Any input would be appreciated.

03-22-2013, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jikkyo New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 23	GSD keeps getting abscess infections on his face My GSD has a repeating issue with having bad infections under the fur of his head/snout that turn into nasty abscesses. His face is swollen again and I'm 100% it's another abscess. This is the 3rd time this has happened. The first time the skin above the abscess died and needed surgery to remove. Both times he's been on Clava-Septin and it has proven ineffective at completely removing the bacteria. Should I try a new medication? I'm at a loss as far as what to do, but this problem won't go away. Any input would be appreciated.