Any Idea's? Heartbroken Mom - Doodle SAD!

[Emily]

I took Mabel to the Vet Friday because during the week she was occasionally scratching which is unusual for her. She would scratch in this spot pictures above. I looked a few times and found that it wasn't red, there were no ticks or fleas, no stingers, NOTHING. A few hours later it was red, beefy and a little bloody from her claws I imagine. The vet said she may have been stung. She may have had a little cellulitis develop after getting her vaccines because this is typically the site in which they are administered. It could have been from the Frontline since it's close to the site where Frontline would be applied. The vet told me to give her Benedryl every 8 hours. He gave me an oral antibiotic which is to be given three times a day. That is a huge challenge because she already has a sensitive stomach. We don't feed her people food and the only way I can give her medicine is to hide it in people food. The vet also gave me a spray called GenOne Spray. When I spray it on the wound she flinches, trembles and quivers. I think it's very painful to her.I thought she wasn't going to bite me when I tried to clean it ( as recommended)  She is panting a lot which is not normal. They said to wait until Wednesday and if she wasn't better to call them back. I can't sleep and wish I could take her to the vet now. My husband is traveling for work and the closest animal hospital is an hour away. I have 4 little ones sleeping. I have NO idea why this is happening or what caused it. This happened out of the blue. It seems like the vet doesn't have any idea why either. The spot seems to be getting worse. (On Friday the spot was the size of a quarter). Tonight she didn't want to play.Does anyone have any ideas or know what this might be from experience? 7.6 hours till my vet opens.  :(

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[Emily]

No worries rosemary, it's hard when posts are not in order. I asked Enid a question because she gave me a recipe for hotspots a while back and I guess it bumped the conversation back to the top but even I had a hard time finding her response. It wasn't near yours and you guys replied at the same time. 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Many thanks! LOL...this newbie confuses easily! :p

[Kyoko]

Oh.... I am so sorry this is happening to you and Mabel....She is panting a lot, probably because she is in pain... :-(

I hope she feels better soon, and the cause is nothing major......

[Jennifer and Jack]

So sorry!!!! Please keep us updated....looks so painful...my fear would be that the infection becomes systemic ......

Lots of love

[Emily]

I was worried about that. I just had a bad feeling. Even tho it looked better before we arrived at the vet, it was larger and spread. When she wouldn't play, and she hid in her crate...I knew there was a problem. She is acting a little more lively right now. I feel relief. I hope she gets better fast. They didn't charge me an office visit today. Only charged me for the shampoo and 2 injections. They are good people who really care.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

When you get a minute, can you give us an update?  I'm so sorry that you and Mabel are going through this, and I'm hoping that the Vet will have some good news this morning.  Hoping for the best.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

it looks like cellulitis from a bug bite.  poor baby.  get him in to the vet this morning.  

[Emily]

I wondered about a bug bite too. Once the area is less red and inflamed  I'm searching for a bite mark. She normally doesn't scratch often.If it was seasonal like they possibly think, she would itch everywhere...this is so localized.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sounds logical to me.

[Gail and Bailey]

Poor, poor Mabel!!  Hoping you got her to the vet okay and she will get some relief soon.  So sorry you are having to go through this!  Please let us know how you all are doing!  Big doodle hugs to all!! 

[Emily]

Gail, the vet visit went well and she is MUCH better. She received two injections and is starting to play again!!  Thanks for the doodle hugs.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

I'm hoping for some better news from an update soon. That looks pretty horrible. Poor Mabel.