Guest greytmonty Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 We are back from the evet. Holly please note update post 26 if you have a chance, and thank you!!!! Monty probably has a bad infection under his incision site. he has already had two surgeries there and he may need a third. I am going to scream! If the antibiotics don't work, they open him back up,more drains, etc. She sent him home on two VERY VERY expensive antibiotics: Batril and Clavamox. We can get the latter at our human pharmacy for maybe 1/2 the cost, but the Batril is only a vet med it looks like. They total $43 per day for his meds, and he may need up to 3 weeks or more. Again, I am going to scream. She is sending the gross fluid that came from the infected area for culture, that test alone costs $240. She says if we don't get a culture he might be on the wrong meds for three weeks and still have an infection, so we have to do that. The vet was excellent and Monty is a bit less painful due to draining the fluid, but he still cannot walk well (he goes slowly sideways like a crab) and he has no appetite. We are giving Tramadol for pain. Poor Monty. He is such a good boy. Poor us. Literally. We love love love our dog and will not withhold care, but as DH says, "When is it going to stop?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greytmonty Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Penn vet has the batril for $2.60 per pill vs $9 at CARES!!!! Three per day means good savings. I will get the meds Tuesday! Monty is still in a lot of pain and panting . Edited January 18, 2009 by greytmonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No advice put sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Poor Monty and you Just a word about my only experience with Baytril. It made Matty very sick within a couple days. I hope that he doesn't have the same reaction, but she started vomiting on day 2 I think and had to be switched. I've not seen anyone else post that Baytril made their pups sick, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Get the prescription for Baytril and you can get it on Pet Meds for much less than you are paying. You can get the tramadol at Walmart. If they switch the Baytril for Amoxicillin, and I am not sure than they can, you can also get that at Walmart. Good luck and I am so sorry you guys are going through all this. Sometimes, when it rains it pours. The sun does eventually come out. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Oh Karen....big hugs to you. I'm so sorry for all your going thru....sending prayers that Monty will be on the mend soon with no more further surgeries and things will get much better for you and your family. I know financially and emotionally how incredibly stressful it can be. Hang in there....it will get better. Monty is still in a lot of pain and panting . ...poor boy....my heart goes out to him. Give him a gentle, soothing hug from me and Ms. Cricket. Edited January 18, 2009 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am so sorry. Sending my many prayers for sweet Monty. An Angel walks beside you precious boy. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I do wish you luck and am lighting a candle for Monty ... I might suggest (if you have not already done so) just getting enough antibiotics for a few days just in case the cultures suggest using another antibiotic. How long till you get the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh Karen, Monty is so sweet, you two are continually in my If I can do anything, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Poor Monty....and poor you...I hope it clears up I'm sure he is miserable..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am so sorry Monty is having so much pain. Sending prayers that the infections clears up soon for your sweet boy. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I do wish you luck and am lighting a candle for Monty ... I might suggest (if you have not already done so) just getting enough antibiotics for a few days just in case the cultures suggest using another antibiotic. How long till you get the results? The culture won't be back til Friday and so I have to get the scrip filled Tuesday (we only got three days worth). I know we may end up with expensive meds we don't need , but at Penn's prices I can take the chance I guess..... Monty ate some chicken and rice and took his medicine . He seems "urpy" so I hope it stays down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Praying that he's comfortable and keeps his dinner down. That boy has been through so much, it's really passed time he catches a break. The Baytril is expensive but a great antibiotic. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 The Baytril is expensive but a great antibiotic. Ditto. Baytril also takes care of stuff amoxicillin won't. I will be thinking of you both and sending white light. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Poor Monty. Good they are doing a culture - I had a foster cat once who my vet tested for resistance and it turned out the antibiotic he was on (ironically, Baytril) was one he was resistant to. Good you found better pricing - I was staggered at what you originally quoted - these are pricy drugs, but that's way more than I have ever paid for either. Please keep us posted on your sweet boy, who, as Claudia says, needs to catch a break! Hugs to Monty and to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Karen, so sorry about another infection - NOT FAIR! Sending many prayers for your sweet Monty. I hope he's feeling better really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 oh no Monty has been through so much, poor fella deserves a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am so sorry you and Monty are having to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Praying for you and Monty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Best wishes for Monty, Baytril is one of the best. It has saved our old kitty more than once. Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 So sorry poor Monty has had another run of bad luck. Will light a candle , pray and call on all good karma to heal him quickly . You and he have been through so much! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Poor baby... and poor you! Sending lots of good thoughts and healing vibes Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hoping everything turns out alright for Monty and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Oh Karen, thinking of you and your sweet Monty, sending healing thoughts. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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