Advice for concerned owner. Vet doesn’t know what this is! Looking for advice

[j010203t]

I had an original post regarding my dog here and an update on the situation here

The vet sent us home with antibiotics due to a fever but didn’t comment on anything else. She said she doesn’t have an idea on what this could be. We are waiting on blood work results.

We are super worried. Vet doesn’t seem concerned. Please see the progressive photos with date and time stamps.

1. Current condition as of 9 PM
2. Condition as of 7 PM
3. Condition as of 10 AM
4. Condition as of 3 PM yesterday

 

[ray_abundo]

@j010203t Spider bite?

I think you need to go to ER or to a specialized vet ASAP. That is getting worse fast. I’m really concerned

 

[j010203t]

@ray_abundo Hi thank you for commenting! We woke up this morning and the abscess swelling had actually bursted and she was dripping with blood. We took her to the ER and it turns out there was a foxtail deep in the tissue. All of the tests cleared and it was removed. She is home now on antibiotics and anti inflammatory pills (thought I’d respond to everyone so that they can be informed of this ever occurs).

 

[ray_abundo]

@j010203t Oh phew. I’m glad she is okay. I bet she feels relieved it is over Thanks for the update.

 

[aaman]

@j010203t Do you have ticks where you live? Have seen similar reactions, also with fever, in horses from ticks. The blood tests would still come back clear as it's not necessarily biliary but rather a reaction to the actual bite.