[Dailydrool] Blue Power Ear Treatment Question

[R Groves]

I am surprised the vet would openly admit they don't know the purpose of the
gentian violet ... and not follow up with "I need to look that up"
 
gentian violet is an anti-fungal...
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentian_violet

Gentian violet ( <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_violet> crystal
violet, Methyl Violet 10B, hexamethyl
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pararosaniline> pararosaniline chloride) is an
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifungal_drug> antifungal agent, the primary
agent used in the  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_staining> Gram stain
test, perhaps the single most important bacterial identification test in use
today, and it is also used by hospitals for the treatment of serious heat
burns and other injuries to the skin and gums. Typically prepared as a weak
(e.g. 1%) solution in water, it is painted on skin or gums to treat or
prevent  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycosis> fungal infections. Gentian
violet does not require a doctor's prescription (in the US), but is not
easily found in drug stores.

-Robert
 

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From: dailydrool-bounces at dailydrool.org
[mailto:dailydrool-bounces at dailydrool.org] On Behalf Of Tim Meyer
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 11:54 PM
To: dailydrool at dailydrool.org
Subject: [Dailydrool] Blue Power Ear Treatment Question


I love the Blue Power Ear Treatment! We took our new foster, Gracie to the
vet and although her ears looked good, they smelled a little. I told the vet
about the Drool and the recipe. She approves but was asking exactly what
purpose does the gentian violet serve? Anybody know? 

Also, Gracie has discharge out of almost all of her nipples. It is clear,
creamy and has a little blood in it. The vet says it could be a false
pregnancy and bring her in Monday if it doesn't clear up (mastitus). Can
anyone share a home remedy to help dry up Gracie, or how to care for her
properly. She is very sweet and a little shy. When I squeeze her nipples,
the ooze comes out, one nipple is a little hard and nothing comes out, but
doesn't seem to hurt her. I told all this to the vet and she still says to
give it a little time. 

Gracie also had tapeworm - she got a shot to remove those nasty things. But
no heartworm. Overall she is pretty healthy, but we've only had her almost 2
weeks. 
Thanks for your input!
Tammy
The Land of Enchanment

	

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