>The vet did not know why the antibiotics she was on did not work. My >regular vet wondered if it could have been due to the anesthesia>
What concerns me here is that the vet doesn't seem to have a clue. I would expect any vet to know that various strains of bacteria are resistant to various antibiotics. It is obvious to me that whatever bacteria the bitch had was resistant to the antibiotics she was on. In addition, when blood tests showed a high white count AND she had a discharge, the vet should have been alerted that something was very wrong. This is not normal! Even if the bitch was acting normal. Unfortunately, finding a "breeders vet" is not easy. To me a "breeders vet" is one that has many years experience working with good breeders and has knowledge based on extensive experience in this arena. It is truely a specialty and not one offered in vet school. Loosing a beloved dog is a heartwrenching tragedy. But loosing one because one's vet was just not tuned in properly is even worse. It confirms my belief that it is very important for dog owners, especially breeders, to arm themselves with as much knowledge as possible. We cannot count on our vets to know it all, especially in such a specialized area as breeding. Finding a vet that will listen to you, work with you and treat you with respect for your special knowledge is a wonderful experience. Unfortunately these people are few and far between. Susan Jackson Ch Reward's Ropin' the Wind (Windy, 10 yrs young Boxer) Allegria Gambler's Reward (Keno, 5 mo old Cavalier) Sylmar, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://sujac.home.mindspring.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
