Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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Katherine,
Sorry to hear this. I'm glad they didn't break Roscoe's jaw when they pulled TWO at the same time. The vets I spoke to before the procedure never said that this might happen.
Anyway, crush the rimadly into a powder and mix it with the wet food. That should make things easier.
OOOH poor baby!
Don't put the blame entirely on yourself. The vet was the one cranking on the jaw.
The best thing now is to deal with the situation as it is. The rest of us are learning from your experience also, which may save someone else some heartache later.
You might try mixing the Rimadyle with yogurt and siding it down her throat. Give her a massage, especially around the ears and on the rump, it will help her relax. A soft bed will help.
A friend of mine drank comfrey tea, which is supposed to help bones heal, when she broke her back. She healed in record time. However--there is a FDA warning that it can cause liver damage. My friend drank "as much as she could" for about 6 weeks and appears to be very healthy, even years later.
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006
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Oh Katherine! That's just absolutely unbelievable. What kind of force did they use to work their idiocy??? I'm tongue-tied.
Except to say that we need to start holding these idiot vets accountable for malpractice. Just cause it may never have been done before, doesn't mean someone can't start a precedent of suing these vets. Why do they get to get away with this type of s*@#???
... we need to start holding these idiot vets accountable for malpractice. Just cause it may never have been done before, doesn't mean someone can't start a precedent of suing these vets. Why do they get to get away with this type of s*@#???
Reg: 08-29-2006
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I'd be interested to know how long the actual procedure took. If memory serves, canine teeth are difficult to extract because they are so large and go back so far into the mouth.
To properly extract it takes time and a lot of care to avoid having what happened to your dog.
Most vets keep a surgical log and that information is kept in the patient's file. :wink:
The veterinary dentist we went to performed a root canal (this was an upper canine) would not pull a canine due to the structural implications. Also indicated not doing the RC on the upper could lead to an oranasal fistula.
We did not go with a cap - she said unless we did Titanium it would not last and as long as we did not play tug it would probably hold up - if further damage then she would grind it down
The tooth is ugly but has held up for close to 2 years.
Reg: 08-24-2005
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Katherine,
So sorry about your dog! Having broken some bones myself in the past, I know she must be in pain. I think that crushing the pills is a good idea but be sure that she eats all of whatever you mix it with because if she doesn't, the dose won't be appropriate. You might try mixing it with some baby food. I have found that dogs like the chicken flavor (only has chicken and broth in it). It doesn't require any chewing and you can even have her lick it off of something like a tongue depressor. If you use this method, you can see that she gets a full dose of pain medication.
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