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Old 04-16-2009, 12:16 PM   #18
Ellie May
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Originally Posted by manolos mom View Post
Manolo has a slight MVD and it funny that your baby had a reaction to flea meds, Manolo had a small seisure when I gave him a Heartguard. He didnt fall but was acting lathargic and very quite with his tail down and walked funny. The next day he was running around fine..Im very curious if medications can trigger a reaction...
Most definitely.
That's why it's a good idea to bile acids test before spay/neuter.
If the wrong anesthesia is used or if an NSAID is given for pain, the dog is in quite a bit of danger. Medications are metabolized by the liver, so vets of dogs with LS or MVD need to be very careful.
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