Guest LindsaySF Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hi everyone, After my experience with Sophie's post-op bruising in April (thread here), I'm hesitant to do any surgery without Amicar on-hand. At the beginning of this month I had Rogan's toe amp surgery done at my regular vet, and they didn't think Amicar was necessary, but then they cut off the wrong toe, so we won't go there... (Yes I dumped that vet immediately). Teagan is getting a dental tomorrow (at the vet that treated/treats Sophie, Andy, Chase, and other fosters). I trust her and she's been great. I told her I wanted Amicar, just in case, as Teagan is having several extractions. She called in the prescription and I'm picking it up tonight. She wasn't available until today. Teagan has never had any excessive bleeding before, but then neither had Sophie. Now for my question.... Should we begin the Amicar right after the surgery? Or tonight or tomorrow morning before the surgery? My vet said she wasn't sure about the recommendation for dentals, and asked what I'd read on my Greyhound sites. God I love her. We started antibiotics last night. I did a search and I read about both methods being suggested. Some people start it before-hand, some wait until after. I figure it can't hurt to start it now, but I only have 5 days worth, so I don't know how many days post-surgery he might need it. Thoughts? And please think good thoughts for my boy. He turns 8 next week, and I'm just nervous in general after my Sophie and Rogan experiences. Thanks. ~Lindsay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 When Lucy had her emergency tooth extraction I started the Amicar afterwards and continued for about 3 or 4 days. Also, if you are giving any fish oil supplements they should be stopped about 1 week prior to any surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Don't know about the amicar but Teagan's brother sends him scritches. Let me know if he does have any trouble - Lucas is due a dental soon but we are going to wait until after his birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Tom had 12 teeth extracted. We started the Amicar the night of his surgery as recommended by OSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks guys! I give fish oil once in a while, but not for the past 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Tom had 12 teeth extracted. We started the Amicar the night of his surgery as recommended by OSU. Yup the night of the surgery. 500mgs 3 times day for 5 days. Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm tired (no sleep last night, thanks Sophs), so I want to clarify... Begin the Amicar when I bring him back home tomorrow night, after the surgery? Does anyone have a link to some OSU info I can print out for my vet? I Googled and found some past newsletters, but couldn't find anything related to dentals, just leg amputations. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't have a link for you but, I can tell you I personally spoke to Dr Couto regarding Amicar and extractions and he absolutely feels extractions warrant Amicar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very best wishes for Reagan today. I hope this is an incredibly non-eventful procedure for you all. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very best wishes for Reagan today. I hope this is an incredibly non-eventful procedure for you all. Amen sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hoping for a swift and uneventful dental. Scritchies to Teagan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks guys. My vet appreciated the info! Teagan came through fine. Phew! He stayed overnight and I picked him up tonight. He's still pretty dopey, maybe from the Tramadol. He was excited to leave the vet's office but didn't seem to recognize me. He's doing a lot of sleeping but I was able to get him to eat some canned food soup. He lost most of his incisors, his top molars, and one pre-molar. I brush and scale and he chews bones but it wasn't enough. There is gum erosion on one canine but it's firmly in there so they cleaned it well and left it. His mouth is still a little bloody, but about what I'd expect. I feel better doing the Amicar though, just in case. Thanks for all the info! ~Lindsay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 So happy to hear that he is home and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm glad that he's home, and that you're both doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Glad he's home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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