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Old January 2nd, 2014, 03:42 AM
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Unhappy Infection after Pyometra surgery

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Old January 2nd, 2014, 04:22 PM
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I know nothing about this, but just a quick thought about the antibiotics...

Often it takes more than two days to kick in, but soon I would expect the discharge to get better, and not be the same and definitely not get worse.

I also wonder if 10 days is enough. This isn't something I would want to mess around with, so I would want a long enough course. For uti's my vet said to give until the symptoms are gone, and then give 5 days longer than that. With infection, often, so worried about overuse of abx, vets are under treating in some cases.
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Old January 2nd, 2014, 04:51 PM
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I know nothing about this, but just a quick thought about the antibiotics...

Often it takes more than two days to kick in, but soon I would expect the discharge to get better, and not be the same and definitely not get worse.

I also wonder if 10 days is enough. This isn't something I would want to mess around with, so I would want a long enough course. For uti's my vet said to give until the symptoms are gone, and then give 5 days longer than that. With infection, often, so worried about overuse of abx, vets are under treating in some cases.
Thank you for your reply! I called the vet this morning and he was surprised that there was still fluid leaking from her incision. He told us to bring her in for a checkup and didn't sound concerned at all. Will be phoning and scheduling an appointment elsewhere
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Old January 2nd, 2014, 09:07 PM
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Seeking a second opinion is a good thing to do - best of luck, hope it clears up quickly
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Old January 3rd, 2014, 11:37 AM
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I agree with M.L and suggest a visit to a referred 2nd vet as soon as possible. Good luck

I'm not from Vancouver but perhaps this onlder thread can help http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=50557
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Old January 5th, 2014, 08:07 PM
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If you're still in need of a recommendation for a Vet in Vancouver, I can give you a few recommendations, these are all great clinics but not the cheapest - just remember as with everything else you get what you pay for. Good Luck

Amherst Vet Hosp
Suite 260-2083 Alma St
Vancouver, BC
V6R 4N6
604-221-7771

Animal Care Clinic
2303 Alberta St
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 4A7
604-873-4787

Granville Island Vet
1635 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6J 1L8
604-734-7744
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