stormie

Leigh is a Lab so would be more than 7kgs (mentioned earlier in relation to toxic dose). Will let thread die now It's doing my head in but just wanted to mention the breed of Leigh. No one said she was 7kg. I said she was 7kg 4 weeks ago. She's only a pup.

I think Diva is simply trying to say that just because a breeder is registered, it doesn't mean they are doing the right thing by the dogs and that one needs to do their research. There are registered breeders out there who I was class as puppy farmers. With regards to Rish's dogs coming from a BYB - lets give her a break. She's here now which means like so many of us, she can learn more about the issue and hopefully help to eductate others as well. Plenty of people here on DOL have dogs who came from BYB's because they didn't know better at the time. Maybe instead of giving her grief about where her dogs came from, we could offer advice for the future, and even some assistance with the dogs skin condition. Rish - there are quite a few threads in the health section on dogs with skin conditions. The below topic is fantastic and has lots of great information on dealing with problem skin. Maybe some of them could help you - just run them past your vet first http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...4&hl=zayder

Interesting! Thanks Mel

With respect, I have witnessed Vets diagnose this during a Spey, often coupled with polycystic ovaries and other abnormalities. Would you be able to explain how it causes bleeding? I was always of the understanding that the blood of a season comes from the uterus linings which obviously is no longer there in this case The uterus lining is made up of endometrial tissue. In endometriosis the uterus lining (endometrial tissue) is not only contained in the uterus but can be in other parts of the body. No mater where the endometrial tissue is it will still go through it's cycle or bleeding if it has hormones to activate it. The hormones would be coming from left over ovarian tissue. Simply put, get rid of that and you'll be fine!!

With respect, I have witnessed Vets diagnose this during a Spey, often coupled with polycystic ovaries and other abnormalities. Would you be able to explain how it causes bleeding? I was always of the understanding that the blood of a season comes from the uterus linings which obviously is no longer there in this case It is quite possible there is uterine tissue remaining. Like I said before, if some uterine tissue is left in a 'normal' spay, there are no ill effects. However if there is some ovarian tissue also remaining, thats when you get bleeding. You only need a small amount of each left to cause ongoing seasons.

With respect, I have witnessed Vets diagnose this during a Spey, often coupled with polycystic ovaries and other abnormalities. I stand corrected. Can you tell me more - as in how was it diagnosed? Were they looking for ectopic tissue in particular? I've heard of and seen endometritis, but never endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a human condition, not affecting dogs. The most likely scenario is that there is some ovarian tissue left behind as well as some of the uterus. Leaving behind some of the uterus causes no problems, unless ovarian tissue is also left - its when both are left that you get continuing seasons with bleeding. Might I suggest you seek a second opinion from another vet? I do find it a little odd the vet in question would recommend against the surgery as it leaves the girl open to all the problems that you can encounter from leaving a bitch entire (cancers, attracting males; and stump pyometra is also a risk). Surgery is best done when she is in season as the tissue is much easier to see - it glows I have heard of cases where a bitch was taken to another vet to have them find the tissue, only to discover she was never spayed in the first place. We had a young male kitten come to board with us, and discovered it had testicles (and spraying!). The owners had a desexing certificate from their vet. Clearly it never got done....

You and me both. I get that there are some dodgy vets out there - I've heard some shocking stories of terrible (and deliberate) malpractice. But I get frustrated hearing so often, people bagging the vet on here, who can't defend themselves and give their side of the story, when it turns out the owners ignored/declined the advice.

Still just guessing here, but I think the spray the would have been recommended would be Cortivance - more expensive than topical creams like Neotopic or Neocort, but safer in that there is very little absorption into the blood stream of cortisone with Cortivance than with the creams. Both do the same job - one is just better for the dog than the other

On the 29th Jan the OP said Leigh weighed 7kg... Not sure how much she would weigh now though.

Rish, it's just that you were slandering your vet on a public forum, yet they have done nothing wrong. I'm sorry you think people were jumping on you, but I don't think it's fair to give the name and details of the vet you are claiming to have done wrong, on a public forum. All they were doing is their job and trying to do the best thing by your dog. They may very well have found the burr on further examination. And they were right to make your dog throw up the aspirin tablet - its better to be safe than sorry, right?

Who told you Leigh didn't have to have her stomach pumped? And I think we need to clarify that her stomach would NOT have been pumped, more that the vet would have given her something to make her throw up the pill.

Dogs CAN have dispirin, but like any drugs, there is a specific dose rate. If you EXCEED the dose rate then you risk problems. I'm just frustrated with you publicly bagging your vet. You have posted their name and details and they are not here to defend themselves.

The vets could have seen to her foot while she was already under anaesthetic. They could have looked at it and thought that a foreign body was very likely and therefore wanted to make an incision to try to flush it out. You declined to have them go in to look for it. Therefore the vets are not at fault for not finding the burr. How has your vet stuffed up? You declined their request to investigate further. The burr could likely have been further up and they wanted to go in to find it! You declined! As for the aspirin - the vet was right to make your dog throw up the tablet.

How has your vet stuffed up? You declined their request to investigate further. The burr could likely have been further up and they wanted to go in to find it! You declined! As for the aspirin - the vet was right to make your dog throw up the tablet.

Maybe you'll take the advice of your next vet better...

I'm guessing it was a dose of apomorphine...

I'm guessing the vet wanted to go in and look for a possible foreign body - quite acceptable if the foot was quite red and swollen. The OP says the burr was inside the pad under the nail - quite possibly it was stuck inside as a FB, but worked its way out. Had the OP agreed to let the vet go in - the problem may have been solved sooner.

why would the vet would pump her belly over 1 aspirin it is actually safe to give to dogs. Was her stomach pumped or was she just given some apomorphine to make her throw up. The safe dose of aspirin for dogs is 10mg/kg twice a day. At the end of Jan, the OP said that the dog weighed 7kg. The tablet was a 300mg tablet.

Are the red dots on the surface or under the skin? Are the raised or flat? The ones on the ears look almost like skin hemorrhage - often from trauma but can also be other conditions which cause it. I'd be off to the vet when you can...

Could easily be a skin infection - staph in particular. When the skin becomes inflamed, its natural barriers are weakened and the bacteria that normally live on the skin can flourish. Is she an itchy dog in general? My experience with bulldogs is that they are very commonly atopic or have quite sensitive skin. It's likely she has come into contact with something that has irritated those areas enough to inflame the skin and result in an infection.

Jack has a problem with his adrenal glands, not his anal glands.

Guardian or Interceptor here! My boy loves them!!

Have a read of Jean Dodds recommendations. She prefers one shot before 12 weeks and one shot after - 4 weeks apart, ie 10wks and 14wks.

We have a couple of clients who sedate prior to coming in. But we are talking about dogs who cannot be so much as touched without turning very aggressive. Most of these are light sedations, however we have one in particular that often needs a heavier one just to have its nails clipped. But at the same time there are vets who generally have better handling skills than others and know how to make a dog feel relaxed. From a vets point of view, it is not easy trying to thoroughly examine a dog who is trying to bite your face off. But in saying that, we cope with 99% of them with just a muzzle.