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I know that others here can help you more, but I will be praying for you and Bernard. That is the best I can offer. And a big hug.

and your trip out of the country couldn't come at a worse time.  I will keep you in my prayers.

Rhiann has done alot of study on MRSA. You may want to email her or maybe she will see your post.

What you need to have them do is to send a sample to a lab to determine what kind of antibiotic it is succeptible to. Then he needs to take those meds for several months. I had to bathe with hibiclense (sp?) every morning and night, I think there is a dog version of Hibiclense. He should be getting vitamins or supplements to strengthen his immune system. They tested me for every autoimmune disease known to man, and I came up clear, they just figure my immune system is weak and that's why I caught it even though I was not at risk for it, meaning I didnt work in the medical injury, I wasnt hospilized etc. It's not the end of the world, I came though it fine, in a few months he will probably be as good as new.

bernard is a strong fella....one step at a time.

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and I lived, barely.  The first order of business is clean your house, and dump all anti-bacterial chemicals like handsoap-my strain thrives on that crap.  Wash hands frequently with soap since it likely came from a human at the home.  You all will keep giving it to each other without these steps.  DO NOT touch your eyes or mouth with your hands!  MRSA pneumonia was easily the worst thing I've ever gone through, and at its worst I was losing my mind.  The good news is he will probably be just fine! 

I sent you a message on FB. 

I've been having a heck of a time with Onslow his skin and fur has been peeling and falling off,  Is that what was happening with Bernard?  I've been dealing with this since March and he isn't much better.  I did have the vet scrape him and she said no mites or bacteria.  Your input on Bernard would be appreciated (symptoms).  Thanks Suzette.  Big smooches and healing vibes to sweet Bernard.

 Bernard!

It sounds like you are doing just what you should be doing. Become as well informed as you can!

I'll be anxious to hear how that sweet little guy does.

and has been treated succesfully.  They did a culture on him and found what AB will work for particular strain and he has been on meds for a while.  He will need to be on it for about a month, but you will not know he is affected in any way.  Chester has all kind of bacterial infections and we are in the process of treating them all.  He is allergic to some AB (they cause anemia and ceizures) so he had to be on Baytril) for all his treatment (4 weeks that we just finished).  He is still on another med for MRSA  but next week we will be doing another culture to see if it is gone completely.  It is treatable, they are (bulldogs) troopers and they will be OK.  e-mail me if you have any questions.  And give that sweet Bernard a big sweet hug from us.  NAd enjoy your trip, he will be just fine while on meds.

And she is doing wonderfully!  She has never been healthier!

My vet and I have tried all sorts of stuff on her to help her ears (swollen shut) skin and other problems but I guess it was a year a little over a year ago she put Friday on Staph Lystate Injections and she is WONDERFUL!  Her ears are open now, one fully, the other one partially and my little nut case is a totally different dog!  It is amazing how well this dog is doing at this point.  Everyone, and I mean everyone, who knew Friday before cannot believe the transformation.

Here is the link for information:

http://www.delmont.com/product.htm

The injections I do at home since the are just under the skin and not in a muscle....it is easy and I believe anyone can learn how to do it.  My vet taught me, it is very simple.  Silly Friday actually licks her lips like she is getting a treat....she must know that is what is making her feel sooo good!

Good luck and try not to stress about it.....

Bernard is a fighter...take a deep breath, read as much as you can & learn.  Sending you both many prayers for answers & recovery.

But it sounds treatable.  And it sounds like your beautiful boy will be OK.  Hang in there, mom!

Curly had mrsa on his head,and I had it in my armpit(of all places) We are both fine,don't worry,Bernard will be fine too!

positive, I know how much you love your boy, may the Good Lord keep him healthy, sending you hugs and Bernard too, stay positive.

Bernard looks good right now. He doesn't have any open wounds.  He is not even itchy. 

It started out as hives about 2 months ago. We went to the vet and he was given Cephalexin. After that dose, it looks like it's starting back again.  He has 3 to 4 spots on his body without fur, small spots (smaller than a penny.) He had hives on his neck that was starting to get wet so we went to the vet again and it cleared up again.  Last Tuesday, I noticed red marks on his neck again so another trek to the vet but this time I had the intention of having his thyroid checked (which came back normal.) The vet also got some culture and sent it out to get tested and he called me back yesterday with the MRSA diagnosis. He asked for approval on another testing (I think to check for more drugs) and I am still waiting for results.  At that time, we went home with Clavamox and it seems to work. His redness disappeared, spots cleared up.  He is not lethargic, eats well......still runs to the kitchen when he hears me preparing his food. I am confused why the vet is telling that the meds are probably not working but his skin is clearing up. Right now, I am just waiting for the vet to call me with the results of the 2nd culture test. We will go from there.

He is taking Nuvet vitamins for his immune system and his joints since he was a puppy.  He eats raw food.  If you have any suggestions on better supplements that will build up his immune system, please let me know. Thank you.

and while yes, it did take a while to get rid of it, it did eventually clear up and now they are both fine!

Unfortunately, I have more experience with MRSA than I wish I did. Please email me privately at khartney@verizon.net and I would be happy to share with you what i know.  I'm so sorry that you're going through this.