Inducing heifer

[Q65]

I don't feel i can. The vet seems to be in denial and isnt offering anything more than meds.

Maybe your vet is not enjoying having their work scrutinsed on a public forum.

 

[sjewart]

Maybe your vet is not enjoying having their work scrutinsed on a public forum.

Without going into things in detail i think i have reasonable cause to doubt the care the vet has provided this heifer to-date.

 

[tinsheet]

2nd opinion required from a neighbouring practice.

 

[sjewart]

2nd opinion required from a neighbouring practice.

Would another vet pracice deal with this? Would they be happy to step in on another vets job?

 

[milkloss]

Personally, unless something had been done obviously wrong, I wouldn't rock the boat. Possibly go somewhere else should you need another c section.

Getting a second opinion sounds great but in reality I don't think many other practices would be prepared to cause a storm.

 

[Q65]

Without going into things in detail i think i have reasonable cause to doubt the care the vet has provided this heifer to-date.

I understand but my point is that if you ask 5 different vets from 5 different areas of the UK you would get 5 different answers on how to perform and manage a cesarean and none of them would be wrong!

 

[Blod]

If the cow is on ABs and you accept advice to lance it with a bog standard knife or pair of scissors. Well, I have to say JFDI. It's cost you a fortune to date so I understand your reluctant to jeopardise the outcome by makng a mistake. However, what is the worst that can happen and how might it differ from doing nothing?

 

[sjewart]

If the cow is on ABs and you accept advice to lance it with a bog standard knife or pair of scissors. Well, I have to say JFDI. It's cost you a fortune to date so I understand your reluctant to jeopardise the outcome by makng a mistake. However, what is the worst that can happen and how might it differ from doing nothing?

What does JFDI mean?? Sorry im not forum terminology wise. [emoji4]

 

[Blod]

2nd opinion required from a neighbouring practice.

I disagree. This calf already owes a lot of money and the wound, well it's a fairly normal result from a Cesar. Learn and maybe change your vet next time.

 

[Blod]

What does JFDI mean?? Sorry im not forum terminology wise. [emoji4]

Just f*****g do it

 

[tinsheet]

Would another vet pracice deal with this? Would they be happy to step in on another vets job?

Where the animals welfare is at risk and I was not confident in the job done by the current vet, I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[sjewart]

Where the animals welfare is at risk and I was not confident in the job done by the current vet, I wouldn't hesitate.

I know my heifer's health was jeopardised during the procedure. Im just not sure what to do for the best. I dont like seeing a rugby ball sized swelling and knowing its full of fluid and hot.

 

[Cowgirl]

Everyone has a right to a second opinion.

 

[Blod]

I would drain it, give it a day then decide.

 

[Cowgirl]

Before you lance it, could it be a hernia?

 

[sjewart]

Everyone has a right to a second opinion.

Yes but i don't want another vet from same practice. If i seek a 2nd opinion it would need to be with another practice.

 

[sjewart]

Before you lance it, could it be a hernia?

Dont think so?

 

[sjewart]

I would drain it, give it a day then decide.

Sounds like that could be the plan.

Anyone any thoughts on the 21 day LA antibiotic the vet is recommending?

 

[Blod]

I suspect it's a prescription for your peace of mind as much as for the beast.

 

[multi power]

Thank you. Tomorrow will see the end of my pen and strep bottle. If you think it would be better for her to continue with pen and strep il get her to leave me out 2 bottles instead.

Keep her on pen strep until you are 100% happy with her