They may just plan to use the Trental for 2 weeks to improve her blood flow during this acute attack and get those hot spots cleared up. You said the NSAIDS caused her to have bloody diarrhea, but have they tried any injectable types instead of oral? That would prevent the irritation to the stomach and intestines while still providing the medication. I hate that the sucralafate upset her tummy. That is usually a really benign medication and well tolerated, (In fact, Huey ate a 1 gram tablet that my husband dropped and had absolutely no reaction at all) and is used in the treatment of bleeding ulcers.
Living so far from the vet and with her drug sensitivities, I would be worried, too. Can they give the 1st dose in the morning and then watch her for a few hours before sending her home? That way she wouldn't have to stay the night, but you would have more reassurance regarding potential reactions and she would be monitored if she did have a reaction.
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Originally Posted by ladyjane  It often happens after vaccines. Did she have any recently? They honestly don't know most of the time what caused it.
I would say treat...just make sure you get something for her tummy to prevent any side effects. Speak with the vet about that.
My vet did consider using the pentoxyfilline but ended up with the prednisone.
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I agree with your assessment and to start treatment immediately. I just get caught up in the diagnostics and was thinking about prevention of future episodes.
