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[Vally]

Hi Katie, I’m so sorry, I thought I had posted a reply on her behalf as I remember she quickly emailed me. I’ve just gone through emails and found this. I should have passed this on to you. Again, I’m so sorry…

This is what Patrice said:

“13 is old even for a small dog. Anesthesia is harder on old and tiny dogs. There are senior protocols that are less risky, so the vet must be experienced.

If this were me i would do a complete cbc chem screen to evaluate. Then, if all is fairly good i would only do the teeth first, but making sure hes been on antibiotics prior to surgery. I would locate a board certified diplomate veterinary surgeon to perform the surgery. Let them determine how risky this is with him on these drugs. He may want to adjust them before surgery.

Teeth can be full of bacteria and that is infamous for releasing dangerous levels in the blood causing sepsis.

The stones are common in some male dogs and there are various drugs and diets that can help prevent new instances. But if there are no symptoms right now, just get on those treatments.”

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Hi Katie and Henry – Welcome.

I honestly don’t know. If the tooth looks infected, then that in itself is not a good thing and can start things again.

What are Henry’s bloods like? What is his PCV.

I had a growth on Bingo’s back removed. I was absolutely terrified, but he came through it fine. At that stage, he was only on a small maintenance dose of prednisone.

I understand how worried you are. The surgery for the stones sounds major. Is Henry under a specialist? Who would be doing the surgery?

I’ve emailed Patrice, the site owner, to get her imput. She is very knowledgeable about all this.

Regards, Vally

[Vally]

Katharina, that is great news. I’m so happy for you. Merry Christmas and hope this New Year will be full of joy.

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Hi Katie, this list needs updating. Can you let us know what drugs you’re looking for. May be able to help.

Regards, Vally

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Hi Fani, thanks for your post. I’m also totally against using fragrance sprays and plugins.

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If they do a PCV test, they only take a minute amount of blood, so ask for a PCV test.

Remember too that if they are hydrated, they will always have a lower result and if dehydrated a higher result. Stress affects results too.

Constant drops are more of a worry than an up and down result.

I’m so glad to read about the other results.

Vally.

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Katharina, please DO check about clotting. This is very serious in this disease. My boy, Bingo, did not need anticlotting medication, however many dogs do, and Clopridogrel is commonly used.

When you have the thyroid results, send them to Dr Dodds. Send a reply to her email to you. There is no need to do a further consult. She will answer your email.

I’m so glad the results were older. I worried when I saw the 15%.

Take care.

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Ask Dr Dodds about using Epogen.