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tonsil removal
David Mennie Australia (Verified User) Posts 657 Dogs 5 / Races 1 07 Sep 2019 00:03
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just looking at the pros and cons of tonsil removal ?
Have many people done this ?
has it made much difference to the dog ...would you recomend ..
and how much is the going rate from a good grey vet ?
thanx in advance
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 07 Sep 2019 00:19
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David, we have had this done plenty of times, as tonsillitis recurs often. The dog's form will taper off, such as not finishing its races off, it may drink a bit more than usual, its coat can go dull, often a cough is present. and its blood readings will be affected, as an infection is present. It will make the dog feel down, too ,and this is usually obvious to the trainer. Some dogs will also have a brown stain apparent around the upper lips. If the infection is bad enough, it can sometimes make the dog cramp in a race. We have always found that it makes a big difference to the dog afterwards, but do get a haematology test done before you put the dog back into full work, as often it will need some iron and b12/folic acid to bring the readings back to normal. They are usually back in full work within six weeks, but just check the dog's throat has healed before it runs again.
Yes, definitely get them out if they are troubling the dog, but I can't help you with costs atm. Make sure you do get a good greyhound vet to do the op, too. Good luck.
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 07 Sep 2019 07:24
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Bit different over here, Mary !!
Michael Peter Martin New Zealand (Verified User) Posts 75 Dogs 0 / Races 0 07 Sep 2019 21:47
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I have had the same experience as Carole but disturbingly recently went to my local vet for surgical remedy for a bitch that had been treated with antibiotics for severe tonsil trouble and had a legacy of the tonsils being permanently enlarged. I asked for the tonsils to be removed and was told that it was not an option. I asked her to review that decision and after consultation with other more senior vets at the practice came back with the answer that they would not do it. I told them I had had it done by another vet ( now retired) on more than occasion previously and even explained the procedure where the tonsil is clamped with a soft clamp and excised with electrocautery. There is no negative effects from the surgery and in my cases the dog was willing to eat it's normal tea the same day as the surgery. they still refused to remove them.
When the tonsils are no longer inflamed after infection yet are still protruding they will affect the dogs performance especially when they go past the 400m mark. They often make a snorting noise after a run. Bitches with a vaginal discharge and dogs with a mask stain from sheath licking will often be cured of these after the tonsils are removed.
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