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  • scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Was there a peritonitis associated. I presume the penetrating woud was small so not significant leakage?

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    The cost does seem to be the issue… It is so much easier though.

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    It is amazing how these sharp objects can migrate through the GI tract wall. I have seen one penetrate the spleen too before.

    The dog had surgery and actually did really well.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    I think it is about choosing the right cases. I definitely think they have a place in cases where animals have a diagnosis and are already being appropriately treated. I can understand his concerns as there will be cases where it just becomes a way of making them eat.

    The drug I was talking about above is definitely worth looking in to:

    Entyce

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Indeed. I think it is good to have the option.

    Especially in cases that are hospitalised and need more than maropitant. I think it highlights the really good point regarding stopping vomiting and tacking nausea. They are different and need to be tackled differently.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Hey.

    Thanks for this. Interesting comments. Does anyone every administer sorbitol in these cases? I have never given it as a separate thing. Is there an animal safe preparation of sorbitol?

    I have always found activated charcoal difficult to calculate the dose and administer (especially the powder). There is a new suspension that does seem easier to administer:

    Carbomate

    Does anyone have experience of using this?

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Intracellular bacteria and neutrophils indeed! Thanks for the comments about the glucose and lactate too!

    The dog has a BBQ skewer through its stomach wall!

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    I am so pleased she is still with us.

    I definitely think the tylosin would be worth a shot!

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    How did this case get on? Any improvement?

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Hey.

    I really think there would be. Appetite stimulants are always tricky from the point of view of knowing when to use them. On the other hand, nutrition is so important for healing generally.

    I think it may be the little kick start those DKA and pancreatitis cases need!

    I would definitely have a bottle in stock.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Hello.

    It does seem to be amazing stuff. The most useful time seems to be in the early inflammatory period to kill bacterial contaminants. It seems that if a would is ‘too wet’ or it has started granulating it becomes less useful.

    The following is a free article regarding the use of Italian Honey in veterinary medicine:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27504886/

    Hope that helps.

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Here is the link to the paper:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32255828/

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Thanks Liz.

    I knew you would know!

    Scott x

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Hey.

    Do you know who makes the dentasept? I am struggling to fing it. I wanted to check the ingredients.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    Overall, I don’t think there would be a strong contraindication regarding making these patients sick.

    I have been asking round in the office too! Most people agree that if there is not a partial torsion, vomiting should be safe. There is always the risk of aspiration too.

    Most of these cases I have managed with analgesia, fluids and time.

    Hope that helps.

    Scott x

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