May have lost our 2nd Boxer in a year...... - Page 3

wee040 · #25 17th April 2004, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by matilda8255

I am so sorry to hear about your sweetie. I am sending positive vibes that she makes a full recovery. I am very curious as to whether ACE was used as anesthetic. This is a deadly drug to boxers and many vets are ill informed as to it's danger.

"Recently, on the Veterinary Information Network, a computer network for practicing veterinarians, an announcement was placed in the cardiology section entitled "Acepromazine and Boxers." This described several adverse reactions to the drug in a very short time span at a veterinary teaching hospital. All the adverse reactions were in Boxers. The reactions included collapse, respiratory arrest, and profound bradycardia (slow heart rate, less than 60 beats per minute). The announcement suggested that Acepromazine should not be used in dogs of the Boxer breed because of a breed related sensitivity to the drug.

This drug is the most commonly prescribed tranquilizer in veterinary medicine. It is also used orally and is prescribed for owners who want to tranquilize their dogs for air or car travel. I would strongly recommend that Boxer owners avoid the use of this drug, especially when the dog will be unattended and/or unable to receive emergency medical care if it is needed."

Submitted by Wendy Wallner, DVM July, 1997

Clearly your boxer is having a reaction to the anesthestic but I would want to know if this is the drug my vet used. Keep working on the recovery and don't give up unless you think she is suffering. Sometimes these things do reverse given time. My Molly licked a Colorado Toad (poisonus) and did not return to 100% for about 3 months. Her heart beat was erratic and the vet diagnosed her with a murmur which vanished along with all other symptoms. I did some research at the time and found that allergic reactions can linger for months after the event and may reverse. Hang in there!

STephanie

That was one of the first things we checked and knew before hand not to have this drug used...... the DVM has been a great find and we know he has a heart...... he has also become a great friend as well.... his feelings were as sad as our when this happined.....

ljnash · #26 17th April 2004, 06:12 AM

Way to go Precious!!

I'm so glad she is improving!! She may recover fully in time!! I'm so happy for you all!

Lenore, Samantha & Beau

bustermom · #27 17th April 2004, 06:22 AM

Wonderful news! So glad to hear Precious is on the road to recovery. Time heals so many wounds.

Good for you and your wife kicking the smoking demon - it's not an easy task but every day smoke-free is a positive step!

Scorpio · #28 17th April 2004, 06:50 AM

So glad to hear precious is doing better, still keeping fingers crossed and prayers. Give her a hug!

frankied · #29 17th April 2004, 08:44 AM

Hugs and kisses and good vibes for Precious! Good vibes for your wife and congrats on the first seven days smoke free! Woo hoo!

Christa & Family

Vela · #30 17th April 2004, 09:45 AM

That is great news!!! I am so glad she is doing better! I smoked for 7 years and quit 8 years ago. Way to go! Keep up the good work. Quitting is hard but boy once you have you are SO grateful you don't have to smoke any more.
Still sending prayers your way that your precious girls will make a complete recovery.

Mama_Zookeeper · #31 17th April 2004, 06:18 PM

Way to go you two!!! Smoking is no easy habit to kick...I am very happy to hear about your positive step!!!

I was also happy to read about Precious...she is certainly going to live up to her name isn't she!! I hope her improvement continues.

Sending out lots of hugs, kisses, and positive vibes for all three of you

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Dora & the Zoo Crew

Cindy Creel · #32 17th April 2004, 08:58 PM

I was delighted to read your post. Even baby steps is progress forward. I pray she continues to improve each day.

Cindy

craZ4HERKIE · #33 18th April 2004, 11:18 AM

I am so happy that your furbaby seems to be making a change for the best!Please keep us updated on how things are going....and we'll continue to keep her in our prayers.

Jessica, Herkie & Kuma

wee040 · #34 18th April 2004, 08:21 PM

I really think it was either the anesthesia or, when she was coming out of the effects of it, she arrested, and they did CPR and bagged her, she came right back, as I mentioned in my last post she does appear to have her eyesight back. But... we have noticed a mind change in her attitude.... I have heard that it takes a month or so for all the effects to wear off... and are trying to be patience with her... Thinking of taking her to an eye specialist or straight to Texas A&M its only about 5 hours from here.... To let them work on her... Still up in the air and waiting on a month or so to let the effects wear days now...or even found a site for dog Psychiatrist. Yes it does feel good for being free for 8 days now... Margie had a very hard day yesterday but was a good girl and didn’t give in to it... Precious had some vomiting today, for what reason but really feels down, we did get some water down her with a syringe in the side of the mouth... she goes back to her DVM tomorrow...