Seita Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 My girl recently (less than a month ago) had a tick, I got her into the vets early and she's recovered pretty well. She cracked a tooth (one of the molars along the side of the jaw) a while ago and it seems that the root has started to rot a bit and it needs to be removed. It's still firmly in place and not loose so it will need to be done under general anesthetic. It's bothering her a bit so I figure it will need to be done soon but I am concerned about the GA so soon after the tick, especially seeing as the tick poison and serum affects the heart and lungs. She's just over 3.5 years old and is fit and healthy, the vet mentioned that it was a risk but said that she should be ok but I am a little worried about doing it so I'm after some further opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Run a full blood profile on her before the GA. It's the only way you will find out how the liver/kidneys are doing. ETA if you're worried about heart, then you can always request an ECG as well. Edited November 12, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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