Riverhound Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 The kids got their shots today, and the vet wants Joe to have a dental. (My local vet, not the adoption kennel vet.) She tells me she's never had a greyhound have bleeding problems, but I'm totally paranoid! She asked me to send her links about greyhound bleeding and Amicar. I have these: https://ckm.osu.edu/sitetool/sites/greyhoundpublic/documents/Research/Completed/GreyhoundsEACAProspective.pdf https://ckm.osu.edu/sitetool/sites/greyhoundpublic/documents/Research/Completed/AmicarRetrospective.pdf http://cvm.osu.edu/assets/pdf/hospital/bloodBank/wellness/newsletters/2009/ghwpNewsletterSummer2009.pdf http://www.deerhound.org/Health/Claymore_Articles/Claymore_Post-op_bleeding_2011-04.pdf This one from NGAP conflicts with OSU's opinion: http://www.ngap.org/why-greyhounds-bleed-y460.html I'd love to have something in highly technical language that specifically talks about administering Amicar prior to a dental. The vet doesn't think he needs any extractions, so it'd probably be ok not to use it, but with all the horror stories on GT I just want to be safe. Thanks! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 The first 4 articles are what I shared with my vet, convinced him enough to write me a script for Amicar that I filled and keep on hand. We're entering our second year (shelf-life is a year) of doing it and it has given me peace of mind to know I have it ready if needed. This was all prompted by bleeding problems for one of mine after a dental with extractions. I swore never again would I have to search for a pharmacy that had it in stock while my dog suffered. If I were you I would not share the NGAP article as they carry no weight in the veterinary community, whereas OSU is highly respected. Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibean Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I don't have any articles, but we've found with some of the vets here they have to see it work to get on board. We've mostly found it with the E-Vet and specialists. We've pretty much had to force them to use it a few times, but now they're all converts. I think, it's your dog - if you want to use the Amicar I think they should. It's not like you're wanting to use some new fangled, voodoo medicine Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My vet new about the benefits so I had no trouble getting it, especially after having two of mine having bleeding issues after surgery. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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