On Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:47:51 -0700 (PDT), Nessa
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On Apr 27, 9:41*am, sighthounds & siberians wrote:
On Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:50:28 -0700 (PDT), Nessa





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On Apr 27, 8:41*am, sighthounds & siberians wrote:

An experienced vet should be able to do a cystocentesis without
sedataion and with very minimal trauma/discomfort for the dog. *The
sterile sample is then sent for culture and sensitivity.

Mustang Sally-

I'm thinking that maybe this may be a time to call in the old guy with
no personality who is awesome with the dogs...
normally I see him or the middle range vet but we started with this
girl as an emergency and I thought we should not switch midstream but
since I know this young vet since she was 9 years old (i was friends
with her mom a lifetime ago) *I think I can easily broach the *"maybe
we want to talk to the other vet" comment with her.

I think I would. *Cystoscopy shouldn't be necessary unless there is
suspicion of some sort of mechanical problem, and in any case culture
& sensitivity should be done before that. *Are all the vets in the
same practice? *If so, it shouldn't be a huge deal.- Hide quoted text -

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they are all in the same practice. won't be a big deal at all, they
often consult with the other vets.
so i'm asking for a cystocentesis which should not require sedation
correct?

Yes, cystocentesis, which depending on the vet's practice and Hannah's
temperament should require no or very light sedation. It's certainly
not the same level of "procedure" as cystoscopy.