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So I finally made the appointment to get Bynx's canine tooth removed. The tip was broken off when we adopted him, and our vet confirmed that the pulp is showing so we saved up to get it out. And I booked it for when I would be home for his recovery (I'm off for two weeks around Christmas)
Bynx also has Herpes Virus and an ongoing sinus infection. Treated multiple times with antibiotics which would temporarily get rid of his nasal symptoms, but it's back again.
While he is under anesthesia for the extraction, we asked our vet if we could do a nasal flush at the same time (something we discussed if the infection came back after the last round of antibiotics). Our vet agreed that it would be perfectly fine to do both the nasal flush and the extraction in the same appointment, so we only have to anesthetize him once.
She will be sending what comes out from the nasal flush for DNA testing and cultures and also look for signs of polyps and such in the nasal cavity.
Bynx is also due for his boosters, and I asked if that can also be done at the same time (at the end so it doesn't mess with the nasal results - just in case). The vaccines were an afterthought so I'm not sure if that can be done, the vet was busy at the time I asked. They said they would put a note on his appointment to do it if possible.
Has anyone else had the experience where doing vaccines is effective and safe if general anesthesia has also been done? Would the vaccines interact with the probable pain meds and antibiotics that will most likely be given due to the extraction? I will ask the vet but thought I would see what others think. His appointment isn't until the 27th, but I like having all my ducks in a row in advance.
I trust my vet but I'm still nervous about this whole thing. Any advice on his recovery would be greatly appreciated!
Bynx also has Herpes Virus and an ongoing sinus infection. Treated multiple times with antibiotics which would temporarily get rid of his nasal symptoms, but it's back again.
While he is under anesthesia for the extraction, we asked our vet if we could do a nasal flush at the same time (something we discussed if the infection came back after the last round of antibiotics). Our vet agreed that it would be perfectly fine to do both the nasal flush and the extraction in the same appointment, so we only have to anesthetize him once.
She will be sending what comes out from the nasal flush for DNA testing and cultures and also look for signs of polyps and such in the nasal cavity.
Bynx is also due for his boosters, and I asked if that can also be done at the same time (at the end so it doesn't mess with the nasal results - just in case). The vaccines were an afterthought so I'm not sure if that can be done, the vet was busy at the time I asked. They said they would put a note on his appointment to do it if possible.
Has anyone else had the experience where doing vaccines is effective and safe if general anesthesia has also been done? Would the vaccines interact with the probable pain meds and antibiotics that will most likely be given due to the extraction? I will ask the vet but thought I would see what others think. His appointment isn't until the 27th, but I like having all my ducks in a row in advance.
I trust my vet but I'm still nervous about this whole thing. Any advice on his recovery would be greatly appreciated!