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    Phaelin Has A Growth In His Mouth

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    Phaelin had the surgery today to remove the growth and all went well. It was sent out to pathology and we should hear back in about 5 days exactly what it was.

     

    Luckily, Phaelin didn't lose any teeth. Dr. Austin also removed the root of another small tooth that had broken when he was a puppy and didn't get fully removed back then. The area where the growth was didn't need any stitches.....Dr. Austin just lasered it, which should help speed up healing. The root area did require a couple of stitches, though. Phaelin came home with Clavamox (antibiotic) and Deracoxib (pain med). Phaelin ate a little dinner and now he's resting comfortably and will go to work with me Wednesday so I can keep an eye on him. I'll post the path results when I get them.

     

    Now, I'll just be chanting for the next 5 days, "Please be benign. Please be benign."

     

    I'm crossing my fingers for you and Phaelin.

    A Poll On Pet Insurance

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    Related question: for those of you that HAVE insurance, what ISN'T covered? The one I got a quote from only covered 50% and didn't cover dentals.

     

    Here is a link to what they do cover (Carl is on the preferred plan): PetFirst Coverage

     

    This is what they don't cover:

    * Pre-existing conditions

     

    * Elective procedures, cosmetic surgeries, including but not limited to tail docking, dewclaws, skin folds, nail trims, and cropping of ears

     

    * Expression or removal of anal glands or anal sacculitis

     

    * Breeding or conditions relating to breeding

     

    * Special diets, pet foods, vitamins, mineral supplements, grooming costs and bathing (including medicated baths)

     

    * Treatment of external parasites such as fleas, lice and ticks and preventable internal parasites such as heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and whipworms

     

    * Orthodontics, endodonctics and removal of deciduous teeth

     

    * Diagnostic test(s) and treatment(s) for conditions excluded or limited by this policy and complications of conditions excluded or limited by this policy

     

    * Time and travel expenses to the veterinarian's premises or hospital

     

    * Illness or injury which arises out of racing, coursing, commercial guarding or organized fighting of your pet

     

    * Congenital or hereditary defects or diseases

     

    * Continuous coverage of chronic and long term conditions that manifest in a previous policy year

     

    * Behavioral problems

     

    * During the first 12 calendar months in which your policy is in effect, no coverage will be extended for the diagnosis, medical management or surgical correction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) damage or rupture.

     

    Here's What I'm Doing. Update Post 3

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    Carl had a gash on his front leg that looked a lot like that. I took him to the vet, they just gave him antibiotics and told me to keep it clean. The vet didn't think I should keep it covered (but I did). I don't think he gave him stitches because there wasn't enough skin to pull together...another gash on the rear flank that looked like that did get stapled together as there was enough skin to pull together.

     

    Probably antibiotics for sure.

    White Dogs And Shedding

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    Wow, great and timely post OP! This really brought the good information out. Carl came to me with bald thighs last August, it started growing in, but not all the way. I noticed that the growth had stopped and in the last couple of weeks he seemed to be losing fur on the outside of his thighs, especially his right one (the side he sleeps on a lot). He just had a big blood panel done, so I know it's not his thyroid. I guess he's just blowing his coat and will be getting ready for winter soon (not too soon - it's hot here!). It's good to know that others are going through this, too!

    Frontline Plus And Frontline Top Spot

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    I've used Plus twice with the same reaction, I won't use it again. When I used Plus on Carl he started head-bobbing, not constantly, but enough that it was notable. The first time I thought it was a fluke, the second time I realized it was the Plus. It went away after about a month and he has only done it right after I put it on him. I'm going to try just the Top Spot next, if he head-bobs again I'll never use it again. Though, I am toying with the idea of trying Springtime's Bug Off instead, it sure won't hurt.

    Beyond The Everyday Eargasms

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    Could it be a small weed or pollen? When I walk Carl he likes to walk under bushes and often comes out with flower petals, leaves and pollen all over his head. After I clean him off I check inside his ears and a few times he's had stuff caught in them, it makes him shake his head, but I can usually can get it out of his ears.

     

    Good luck!

    Dog Vs. Human Meds?

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    Most of the time there is no difference. Carl's Amoxicillin & Flagyl are the same as what is prescribed for humans. When he was on Clomicalm it was $$$$, I did little research and the vet switched him to the human version, clomipramine hydrochloride, and it was $. When he needed Valium, it's exactly the same as the human version.

    Urinalysis Help

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    Posted · Edited by ckruzan

    Increased appetite, increased thirst, increased urination - if these three are present, don't forget to look for diabetes. Diabetes can also contribute to kidney problems if it has been present for a long time unrecognized and untreated. Hope she is okay and you get a good report from the vet.

     

    With these symptoms you also might want to look for Cushings and keep a close watch on her eyesight. SARDs (sudden retinal degeneration syndrome) mimics Cushings then the dog suddenly loses it's eyesight (sometimes within hours). I believe Emmy of JillysFullHouse recently was diagnosed with SARDs, though I don't know if she went through the Cushings-like symptoms. Most times after that the Cushings symptoms dissipate. SARDs is not a greyhound disease, just a dog disease. 1.5 years ago my Sheila, a shiba inu/chow mix, developed the symptoms months before she lost her sight during a 4 hour car ride. There are no tests yet to predict SARDs, but there are for Cushings.

     

    All good thoughts for you and your girl.

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