Would you be asking for a second opinion yet? Pic attached.

[vetprob]

Nearly 8 weeks after having tumours removed from his ears, we are still not healing.

Some of you may remember my previous thread where I wanted to dispute the final cost of the treatment, among other issues. That dispute is underway and I'm currently awaiting their response.

In the meantime he's been treated for secondary infections but this ear is just not clearing up. Swabs were taken and showed nothing unusual so far (still awaiting an extended test but for some reason it's delayed because of Christmas which I don't understand as surely cultures continue to process during bank holidays?)

Check up tomorrow but what will/can they do?

My heart is breaking and I can't sleep properly. I'm so worried about him.

We're applying silver cream twice a day btw. This morning's pic is where I've given it a wipe for the first time since Christmas Day.

I would try a second opinion

I'm just wondering if I move him now, wouldn't the new vet need his notes? Or can they treat him based on what I know? I'm not sure how quick things get transferred over, or if the old vet would even be willing?

Has anyone got experience of this please?

A new vet would want notes, it's in your pet's best interest, your current vet can't refuse, although may delay if you're owe them money. They should be transferred same day by email. You can go for a second opinion and still go back to your own vet or move completely. It's entirely up to you.
It's a tricky one. Post OP complications are always a risk of surgery, it will say so on the consent form you signed, and it's no-one's fault really. It does look Infected and you say your cat is already on treatment for that.
Does your cat have a buster collar on to stop them scratching at it? If not they should. I would also try medical grade manuka honey, although silver nitrate is v good too.

Yes he's been in a buster collar the whole time.

Would the vets supply manuka honey? We've been using Flamazine silver cream.

They may have some you can buy or you buy it in a chemist. Worth a try, very good antibacterial properties.

Thanks, I'm reluctant to do anything without an official instruction from a vet but it's definitely something I can mention.

Anyone else?

I think I've made my mind up and going to try and get a second opinion tomorrow. Thanks for thoughts so far.

I recommend medical grade honey. Vets advised it for a cat with plasma cell pododermatitis (basically an auto-immune reaction to his own foot pads that leaves them cracked, bleeding/ infected). Treated him for a few weeks and it healed amazingly. We always keep a tube in now and use it for any wounds on ourselves as well as the cats.
Activon is available on Amazon. About £12 for three tubes.

Thank you. We've got an appointment tomorrow and I'll definitely mention this.