fireboy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Title says it all. My humans told me the docouments that came with me stated i was a GH bleeder. I just want to make sure i m ok. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Quote Louie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Read the articles by Dr. Stack on http://www.greythealth.com/ Editing to add this link does not have bleeding info. I don't have the link for it but someone here should be able to post a link to bleeding from the Greyhound Health Initiative. It's in the July 2017 issue. Amicar (Aminocaproic Acid) is what is used for bleeders post op, including dentals. Several years ago the company that made it changed hands and the price went way over $500 for a week's treatment. Some folks have been able to find it for a bit less. According to Dr Couto (Greyhond Health Initiative), the use of Tranexamic Acid is an acceptable, much lower-priced alternative. You would need a prescription from your vet to get it at any pharmacy. I get it at Walmart's pharmacy for less than $35. Note that this is an off-label use since this medicine is primarily used for heavy menstruation in women. Neither of those meds is something you dispense yourself without the go-ahead from your vet. That includes emergencies or preparing for a surgery or dental (that might require extractions). It is best to have the TA on hand now. Edited January 26, 2019 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Ducky, I couldn't find any articles about bleeding on the Stack site. Do you have a specific page you can link? I have a greyhound who is also vulnerable to excessive bleeding. Basically it's a failure of their blood to form clots and stop bleeding on their own. What the Amicar or TA does is help that factor. You will want to talk with your vet carefully before any procedures, and begin either the Amicar or TA a few days prior to her going in. You should have some on hand for emergencies. We also keep an herbal product called "yunan baiyao" in the house. It helps stop minor wounds from bleeding (toenails, small cuts and scrapes, etc) when applied topically. It can also be given internally for larger wounds. It's fairly cheap at Walmart online. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Chris, you're right. Dr Stack's page did not discuss bleeding. I can't seem to access the July 2017 GHI article on bleeding. Can anyone help with that? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) I've messaged Janet on the FB page.... Here is a link...scroll for info on clotting. https://www.greyhoundhealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Iss004.pdf Edited January 27, 2019 by BatterseaBrindl Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Need to establish if this dog has a clotting problem (ie VW) before assuming he’s had gh post operative bleeding in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I had a houndie(Cash) that nearly died during spaying due to that. Extreme skill on the board certified vet's part and a transfusion saved her. Never caused her any issues but I always had some Quick Clot on hand just in case. QC or other similar product could make the difference between life and death. Most folks prefer the Quick Clot Combat Guaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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