I asked about the clindamycin, and the vet said it's strong. I called them with an update this morning, waiting to hear back. I was up til 12:30a giving him small portions, spread out 40 minutes apart, then had more in the timer feeder (2 trays) to feed him at 1:30a and 2:30a. He kept it all down.
1st breakfast was about 6:30a, 2nd breakfast well after 7, and 3rd breakfast at 8a. I was late for work this morning (shhhh!) and left home around 8:30a. He had still kept everything down when I left.
I have no idea what anesthetic they're using -- I didn't even think about it.
Why sevoflourane? Are there any that I should absolutely insist NOT be used?
I understand the tendency to blame yourself for whatever a pet has to go through. I do it myself. But honestly, I wish you wouldn't. None of this is "your fault". Dental health is largely genetic, and dental problems really can't be predicted.
I also know the dread that accompanies this type of thing, and please know that we are holding our breath with you, all paws crossed and praying. Pookie will be fine and so mucyh happier, after the dental surgery.
The thing is, Pookie never had a dental. Ever. The last vet appointment he had (before I stopped taking him 4 years ago), the vet said he had some gingivitis but the teeth looked ok. So I feel bad that there was a problem starting, but I didn't do anything about it, including take him to another vet. Granted, I'd been to just about all of them in my area, and I had other reasons, but now he's paying the price for my decision.
He's my responsibility, and I knew better. (p.s. I also freak when I see pink bile. I came home from work one day to find it all over the house, because his sister couldn't stop vomiting. I can only imagine the damage being done internally when that happens.
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Thank you all for the support, crossed paws and prayers. I love you guys!!!