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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I remain confused about this thing with Doxycycline. I have used that antibiotic many times and never had an issue. Now, I am NOT saying that there are no side effects with it....just am not sure about this link with the lepto vaccine reaction. I have looked for this information and found that Doxycycline is actually used for Lepto so I am SO confused.
I really would like more information if anyone has any.
As for blaming the vet, I highly doubt that is going to go anywhere; but I don't know. If the vet does really believe another vet was wrong to give Doxycycline, then perhaps that would work.
I would definitely look into Care Credit. Often the interest rate is zero...or at least very low. Depends upon the vet you use and whether they accept Care Credit or not....and if they do, what their terms are.
You also could let your vet know your circumstances and perhaps they can do a telephone consult with a specialist rather than you going there because, yes, they are costly. |
I think she is in the ER which is expensive too
But I do know in our area all the vets are part owner in the ER so they get a cut as it is an LLC. She could find out if that is the case in her area and then maybe her vet can help with cost if the med should not have been given. Her dog is 21lbs and they gave the highest dose of antibiotic to treat the lyme disease. I do not know alot about this drug as never used it and do not know alot about lyme disease but did see it is used for lyme on many websites. I just do not understand why the highest dose why not the middle or low end of dose.
Daisy already has health issues so any med can go wrong when a dog is not real healthy to begin with as did with mine. She has a sensitive stomach and antibiotics can make them sick to their tummy as well.
I will keep searching too - just feel so bad for her
I just saw where tylan powder affects liver enzymes so figured this would too since an antibiotic as well.
I just wish she was home already
It could just be she had a reaction to lepto so she is susceptible to reactions to other things like stronger meds who knows