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I believe debarking may also be performed as a surgical tratment for Laryngeal Paralysis. My knowledge is pretty sketchy but I wonder if a vet could confirm debarking by examination of larynx under sedation or iv anaesthetic

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We had a similiar incident a few weeks ago when daughter and friend were walking our kelpie, JRT comes out from the driveway of a house on the far side of the road, harrasses and then bites our dog (well, nips, but that does not excuse anything), owner comes out and tells the girls off for not controlling their dog( who was on lead and thankfully didnt retaliate at all)and said they should not have walked a dog past her house?! She then demands daughters friend catch her dog and bring it back to her! Its a bit sad when good girls who have been taught to do as their elders say find that instruction overrides what they have been taught about never approaching strange dogs, getting hands in the way of a fight, or ever doing something they are not confortable with. Happily no one was hurt, but that may only be because this 'lady' coincidentally was not home 30 minutes later when I went a door knockin' Idiot owners ruin it for the rest.

My Hugo is about the same age and is 2 1/2 weeks post op after a partial tear. It is obviously far too early to start to assess in terms of 'success' for us and it has already been a slightly hair raising experience trying to comply with the after care restrictions but doing a search on the topic gave lots of reassurance that we were far from the only ones that have gone through this. My boy was not a candidate for De Angelis, too heavy and had complicating conformation problems (in fact I think the specialist should have given me a discount for the excitement he got from treating this 'challenging case' as he put in his surgery report back to my vets and for using Hugos case for upcoming lectures, never seen anyone move so quick as when he ran for his video camera, he shot off so fast I literally didnt see him go ). Hugo had pins, TPLO and a wedge of artificial bone in the tibia. He's a bionic boy now.. All I can console myself with atm is that without this surgery Hugos life would have sooner rather than later become a fairly miserable existence and that alone would have resulted in premature death as he suffered more and more pain and physical restrictions. Get your house set up beforehand with a really dogproof enclosure, buy in lots of bones, kongs, whatever you think will provide a distraction (we rotate lots to try to reduce boredom) and remind yourself you arent mad if you find yourself taking the dog for a drive when both of you are at your wits end. We've taken the opportunity to increase Hugos training also (OK, pretty much start his training, I'm a lazy Mum and my dogs bad manners are direct result of that). Lots of stuff is out of bounds but I figure we can try a few tricks for the mental stimulation that dont put pressure or unnecesary movement on the knee - theres lots of ideas in the training forum! We also have sedatives on hand for those really desperate times, if all else fails I may need to take 1 or 2 myself.. Good luck, I hope it all goes well

I feed Great Barko but no problems here either

Care Credit as oppsed to the GE credit card is a good product for owners but can be a PITA for the clinic. Processing time for new applications, staff training etc. As another nurse pointed out in another thread, there are drawbacks to the clinic, I cannot remember what it was when we first looked at it but I know it was a biggie. However it was eventually deemed OK by our practice, I think as our size grew it became more attractive. Another drawback is although they advertise that new applications get instant answers 24/7, personal experience is that their computers take a loong coffee break from 12-5am, bit of a nuisance..Doing an 'add on sale' for an already approved card holder still goes through the internet (so you know funds are available) but havent had to process one in early hours so not sure if it would be affected by same delays. I have a GE Mastercard that I just never got around to cancelling, no fees if on zero balance but I am pretty sure last time I used it it was deemed a cash advance and got all those hideous extra charges even though I used it at a retailer (it was medical expense but I cant remember if it was for 2 or 4 legged species). I have another credit card that is linked to my savings account. I cut up the card and forget I have it. If I ever do get caught really short for a major emergency expense I can transfer instantly over the net to my debit card, that is pretty much my back up for emergency vet expenses as I will only have to cop the advance fees once pet insurance pays me out.

Sadly something even people who should know better cannot always judge either. A Vet Nurse I work with seriously insulted a breeder/trainer of working kelpies we were vaccinating before a herding display. He commented on the extra weight a plump unworked pup of his was carrying and she replied that the pup was a good weight and the adult dogs should all gain several kilos. Owner was none too impressed. She, and several others in my practice comment on how well my dogs look if they gain a few kgs, they just cant understand that just because one has a large boof head he doesnt need a rounded body to match. He's a Bull Arab, he is meant to be muscle, not flab!

I believe canned food is approximately 70% water on average between brands. I feed dry as I find it cheaper both to buy and in the volume I need to feed. We do use canned food at work but mainly because of the better acceptance by a wider range of patients. Pal is brilliant for constipation! Edited to add, a high proportion of the dogs we see fed on canned food are overweight, I dont necessarily say this is caused by the food itself but maybe more by owners perception of how much their dog needs and allowing them to overeat. These are also more likely to be the owners that switch brands ever couple of weeks because the dog is 'bored' with their food.

Poor Daisy, I hope she is home safe and on the road to recovery soon. One of my guys had a foot swelling that took 3 days to even start to reduce after bandage was removed and all good now. I had a finger op once to neaten up the tip after I accidently chopped off about a cm of it. Got absolutely horrendous swelling, one of the most grotesque things I have seen (and it had to be attached to me, just my luck). Looking at it now you would never know and the op was still successful in improving it both cosmetically and functionality. It really is incredible what the body will heal from.

Maybe do a demo for the vet so they understand what you are trying to describe? Or getting him checked out by someone who specialises in sport/movement such as canine chiro or physio. Its always best to get something checked further if you have doubts, overreaction is better than no action and having to deal with a problem once it has progressed.

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Unfortunately each clinic needs to actually apply to have the facility, it is not like saying we dont accept credit cards. In the last few years it has become a much more common facility but that does not mean that every vet is aware of the 'product' and benefits to their practice. It also takes a little set up, staff training, processing time etc and I guess not all practices would consider it suitable for them? In our case I dread having to process the applications, especially as I work the night shift so am usually trying to rush it through (and application processing takes around 15 minutes just for my part) while I am also dealing with phones, other consults as well as the bloat, whelping, whatever and a vet who may need their handheld, etc. Having said that, every client who is citing finances as reason not to be able to treat is told of the option and I am always relieved if they are approved and we can get on with doing our job.

gotta love Care Credit, bet you are relieved. Have you checked with your vet if they accept it? Not all vets have the facility so would be worth a quick phone call and a phone around for one that does if not

Care Credit is different, it is specifically for medical bills and offers 3 months interest free, one off application fee of I think $25. If you have good credit with Ge you are unlikely to have any problems with getting approved. Very handy to have as emergency centres generally accept it so it is there if you need it in the middle of the night for an emergency when it is hard to ring around family etc..

Sometimes it is worth asking to speak to the manager especially if you have a longstanding realtionship with them. The Hospital I work for no longer runs accounts but our managers are also softies and quite a few clients find there are rules and there are exceptions to rules in special cases. We also offer care Care Credit through GE Money, many clinics find that they need something in place and have similiar plans/approaches as a blanket rule just doesnt always work.

You can try her on ice cubes - lots of dogs like crunching them up and it's a nice calorie free form of entertainment (wish I liked 'em ) Otherwise I would suggest the same as previous posters, carrots, apples etc. If she begins scavenging feeding small amounts more often through the day may help, and kongs or treat balls with food hidden inside so she is taking longer to eat, making small amounts more satisfying.

I insured my Bull Arab with Pet Insurance Australia as a 1st birthday present to him :D. My main reason was that he is a very large example of the 'type' (I think theres quite bit of dane in him lol) and if he developed any orthopedic issues, cruciate ligament being my main worry, he would need specialist treatment for best outcome as opposed to the vets I work for doing a GP job if you get my drift. I claimed a few months later when he jumped through the garage window one Saturday afternoon and after generally trashing the stuff in there was found bleeding heavily with a 5cm gash in his hind leg. After hours consult, general blood test as he was unusually quiet and I had some fertiliser etc in the garage so was worried about possible toxins, fluids, stitch up, overnight in hospital (for my convenience), antibiotics, e collar and sedatives because he is impossible to keep quiet, total cost of around $1200. Insurance company paid up all but the blood test very quickly. Before I had a chance to ring them re cost of blood test not being reimbursed I got a second chq in the mail as case had been reviewed and test was deemed reasonable in light of the possibility of toxicity. Hugo was examined when I insured him to get a waiver for the waiting period for cruciate claims and all appeared fine. Since then one hind leg has actually bowed and he developed progressive hind leg lameness. 2 weeks ago aged 19 months he had a 'complex TPLO' as my vets describe it, involving pins to straighten the tibia, a TPLO and a tibial wedge. Specialists best guess is that he has at some stage damaged a growth plate causing the tibial varus and subsequent partial cruciate rupture. Cost so far including initial x rays at work is $5100. Company paid out in full (minus my excess of course). Excess is only charged once per condition so the future x rays to check healing etc are all covered. My premiums at the moment are just shy of $18 a month as I elected for a $500 excess. In my case I was really only worried about claiming for major things as I get mates rates for the general stuff. I think their premiums have gone up to mid $20's now though. Probably my fault, for less than $200 paid in premiums so far I have been reimbursed over $5000. Only draw back is having to pay the costs up front before being able to claim. We get more and more clients with pet insurance and it is fantastic. One client took out insurance out for her cat one day, next day he presented acutely lame/unwell. He had been shot shattering one foreleg. It was packed off to the specialist quick smart and she was one happy insurance client! I am a fan and wish more people would consider if it suits them before health complaints arise. ( know it doesnt suit every individual, I have one other dog and 4 cats, none of which are insured as it doesnt make sense for various reasons in their case). BTW my total claims per year are capped at $15,000, Hugo is insured for accident and illness, their only exclusion is I think patellas.

I'm yet another lucky vet nurse who gets to take her dogs to work. I do the night shift and often on my lonesome so I make the excuse that they act as deterrent when I get unsavoury clients rocking up unannounced. Lots of co-workers bring their dogs in also. We are all good at coming up with 'legitimate' reasons :rolleyes:

When I took out insurance for my 2 dogs, one was over 7 at the time and could only get accident only. Correct me of I'm wrong, but can't the brachy breeds can still get accident cover. Given that in the 7 years I have owned my epi Pug, we have averaged $1800 per year in Veterinary fees for him, and he has never had 'an accident' in that time, I can't see the point in paying cover when the main thing I spend money on medically will not be covered. Brachy breeds can certainly be covered, but primarily for annual check-ups and vaccinations, and nothing to do with health related issues. I don't vaccinate my dogs. They visit the Vet more than once per year for their various ailments, so they also never have to visit just for a 'general' check-up either. Insurance in my case is totally useless. I am sure there are many others out there who for various reasons have also decided that insurance is simply not viable for them and their situation. Brachy breeds definately CAN get insurance. The company I have insured my dog with covers them, we have treated several of the more notorious (health wise) breeds at work recently that had full cover including a pug, shar pei and neo mastiff. I recommend insurance to all new pet owners because as you have pointed out, it is useless once a health problem has occured, get in before it happens. While you can only claim on a fully paid vet bill, it is easier to borrow money (if needed) when you know it can be repaid in a matter of weeks. I keep an unused credit card in case of emergencies with my guys (well actually I cut up the card so I cant be tempted, but it is linked to my regular account on the net so it only takes the click of a button to transfer to my debit card).Even though I work for a vet, you never know when you may need to use another vet if caught short away from home, needing specialist services, etc. It may not be viable for everyone, but my job would be a lot easier if more owners had it.

I wouldnt be waiting around, it could be just about anything ranging from fairly mild to horrendous outcome. Heat stress is a definite possibility, but so is gastro, tick, snake, other toxin, the list is just too endless. Is she normally kept inside on hot day? If so she may not have had a chance to acclimatise to the gradually warming weather.

agree with Powerlegs, terribly frightening condition but most affected animals make a full recovery. Nursing is the key, so taking care of hygiene, encouraging food and water etc. Nausea seems to be major issue, unsurprising when your world has been literally turned upside down(!) medication to control that and assistance feeding may be necessary the first few days eg sloppy food via syringe hopefully progressing to hand feeding soft chucks as symptoms subside, etc.

Maybe a 'dry bite'? not all bites equal envenomation. If tests are all normal, particularly blood clotting time given type of snake, then hopefully all well and good. Was a snake bite detection kit run? If so that should tell pretty definitavely if envenomation occurred. Or of course many owners elect to monitor for symptoms closely and treat with antivenom if they occur (preferably at the vet of course, which you have already done..)Good luck! and PS , snakes are really active atm, we had our first bite case in September and have had several already but none at all last summer (the clinic I work at has emergency on call so not a huge caseload), last night one of the local AEC's had 2 in during the evening alone..

sounds as though you were 'lucky' though you probably dont feel like it right now! Honestly, with the bites we treat if the pet is alive when it arrives and owners consent to treatment as needed, they generally go home again. I can recall only 1 lovely siamese that we pts after days of battling, after 4 vials of antivenom we just werent getting a response. Compare him to the dozens we treated every year, odds are excellent. The biggest thing I always stress is following aftercare instructions. We once hospitalised an Akita that was successfully treated following tiger snake bite at the owners local vet and discharged. Owners took it out for a run = massive myolosis = 6 weeks at an emergency centre and $20,000 bill (we stopped billing them after 4 weeks, the boss just felt too mercenary). Ouch all round..

Maybe a referal to a reproductive specialist if the owner is keen? The second lot of antibiotics may have been 'extra strong' in the vets words but if they were not the type needed in this case they are still just as useless as another. Hope he feels better very soon.

I can't answer regarding the lump without seeing it - may or may not be a normal part of her healing process but I would say stop bathing in water. One of the basic instructions you should have been given by your vet is to keep suture line clean and dry. Bathing would not help prevent a problem in this case. Best suggestion is to contact the treating veterinarian, most will happily do a recheck and let you know if there are any concerns or need for further treatment/antibiotics/etc.