Vet Visit and Convenia

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Bobbie And Bubba

Bobbie And Bubba

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Just got home from the vet for pre-blood work for cleaning. Looks like he is going to lose two teeth and possible infection so glad I got him looked out. Vet said that he could be in pain, so maybe that's the higher numbers recently. Dental cleaning and possible extractions are scheduled on 9/17. The vet recommended convenia to be on board for two weeks prior to help keep him comfortable. I thought I remembered reading something on the FDMB about convenia and when I came home I looked in my notes and someone had posted stay away from it. Crap, now I am concerned. Does anyone know what the issues are with it.
 
billysmom (GA) said:
I think the problem is that it's long acting. So if your cat has a reaction there's no way to stop giving it like you can do with daily antibiotics.
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That is correct. Because it is long-acting it cannot be flushed out of the system like a short-acting anitbiotic. But not every cat has a problem with it, Squallie has had it at least twice with no bad reactions. That said, tho', I would probably opt not to have it given to him again, just to be safe.
 
It's in a class of antibiotics called third generation cephalosporins, Convenia is effective against bacteria that commonly cause skin infections, upper respiratory infections, and urinary bladder infections

Convenia does not get the bacteria normally associated with dental abscesses. It only gets Staph and Strep and occasionally Pasturella. Cats get anaerobic bacteria in dental disease. Clavamox or clindamycin are better drugs for that

The problem with Convenia is that it remains in the body for up to 65 days...IF your cat has a reaction to it, there's nothing you can do to counter-act it except supportive care for what could be a very long time
 
Squalliesmom said:
That is correct. Because it is long-acting it cannot be flushed out of the system like a short-acting anitbiotic. But not every cat has a problem with it, Squallie has had it at least twice with no bad reactions. That said, tho', I would probably opt not to have it given to him again, just to be safe.
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Cross post, I just sent you a message in conversations. Thx and glad to hear you didn't have issue with it, hope Bubba doesn't
 
Chris & China said:
It's in a class of antibiotics called third generation cephalosporins, Convenia is effective against bacteria that commonly cause skin infections, upper respiratory infections, and urinary bladder infections

Convenia does not get the bacteria normally associated with dental abscesses. It only gets Staph and Strep and occasionally Pasturella. Cats get anaerobic bacteria in dental disease. Clavamox or clindamycin are better drugs for that

The problem with Convenia is that it remains in the body for up to 65 days...IF your cat has a reaction to it, there's nothing you can do to counter-act it except supportive care for what could be a very long time
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Thanks Chris, since I posted I did a search on the forum and found an old thread where Sue posted a link about it. I feel sick to my stomach. Talk about roller coaster. I left the vet feeling accomplished that we were on the right track for Bubba's overall health and then I remembered reading something on the forum about an antibiotic to stay away from. When I got home, looked in my "Bubba File" and sure enough, Convenia. My stomach did a flip. Fingers and Paws crossed.
 
Bobbie And Bubba said:
Cross post, I just sent you a message in conversations. Thx and glad to hear you didn't have issue with it, hope Bubba doesn't
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Fingers and paws crossed for Bubba-I also replied to your message, with more information.
Bobbie And Bubba said:
I left the vet feeling accomplished that we were on the right track for Bubba's overall health and then I remembered reading something on the forum about an antibiotic to stay away from.
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I know it's impossible not to worry but there's a very good chance Bubba will have no reaction to it. Keeping the positive thought. :bighug:
 
Try not to worry too much....most cats do fine, but there's enough proof that a FEW have serious problems that it's worth noting...it's just as important to consider that it won't help with the dental problems at all since it's not developed for that use.

When China went for her last dental, when I looked at her bill, they'd given her a shot of Convenia....DESPITE the fact that all over her intake paperwork I'd written NO CONVENIA/NO METACAM

I was HOT to say the least, but she did fine
 
Chris & China said:
Try not to worry too much....most cats do fine, but there's enough proof that a FEW have serious problems that it's worth noting...it's just as important to consider that it won't help with the dental problems at all since it's not developed for that use.

When China went for her last dental, when I looked at her bill, they'd given her a shot of Convenia....DESPITE the fact that all over her intake paperwork I'd written NO CONVENIA/NO METACAM

I was HOT to say the least, but she did fine
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Thanks for the reassurance and I bet you were hot! What the heck is the matter with these vet practices!? I took my tablet with my SS to show my vet and he seemed to have a mixed reaction. He said to Bubba " wow Bubba, your Mommy is really going the extra mile for you". But to me he said, "if you can keep him in the 200's, I am happy, when they start getting into the 100's, I get nervous , I tell my patients when we achieved that, see you in 6 month". My response was, "Well, yeah, I would be worried too if I weren't checking his BG and monitoring him!" I told the vet that early on in July I could have killed him at a PM shot if I had not tested him and saw that he was 95. His comment was, "well yeah it's kinda like shooting in the dark" And I wanted to say, "then why the hell do you vets send people home with a vial of insulin and don't promote testing"? But I didn't because I don't want any animosity between us when he is going to be putting my cat under general. But, I made up my mind, after the dental is all over, we are going to look or a new vet. Thanks for letting me vent.
 
From what I've read, it seems like most cats that react badly do it fairly quickly...a little lethargy can be considered normal for a day or two, but if anything gets your "Spidey-sense" going for the next several days, remember the Convenia
 
In the same vein, are there any pain meds to opt out of? I think Metacam and Baytril are dangerous, but the vet mentioned rimadyl....not liking that either. My civie needs some extractions and I'm scared silly.
 
FWIW my cat never had a problem with it. However allergies to antibiotics can develop over time. There are a couple antibiotics I can no longer take because I developed a severe case of hives the last time I took them. I had taken each of them several times before without any problems.
 
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Chris & China said:
...a little lethargy can be considered normal for a day or two, but if anything gets your "Spidey-sense" going for the next several days, remember the Convenia
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(Late to the party, again!) --- Gee, Bobbie, I'm really sorry you're feeling so stressed about this (and can certainly understand why, given the mixed reports on Convenia.) But please do keep in mind that sometimes a bad reaction can occur with any drug (just look at what can happen when a cat gets too much insulin, for example), so the important thing is that you use your "Spidey-sense" - as Chris wisely advised - and remain watchful (which I know you'll be great at), reminding yourself that you would want to remain alert regardless of which antibiotic they'd given Bubba. Chances are Bubba will do fine; and that's the spirit in which we all are sending our best healing vibes your way! :bighug:

(P.S. "Brat-Bat's" dental is scheduled two days before Bubba's - & nope, I'm not exactly thrilled about it, either:nailbiting: - so I expect we'll be holding each other's hands through our kitties' procedures!:))
 
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Robin&BB said:
(Late to the party, again!) --- Gee, Bobbie, I'm really sorry you're feeling so stressed about this (and can certainly understand why, given the mixed reports on Convenia.) But please do keep in mind that sometimes a bad reaction can occur with any drug (just look at what can happen when a cat gets too much insulin, for example), so the important thing is that you use your "Spidey-sense" - as Chris wisely advised - and remain watchful (which I know you'll be great at), reminding yourself that you would want to remain alert regardless of which antibiotic they'd given Bubba. Chances are Bubba will do fine; and that's the spirit in which we all are sending our best healing vibes your way! :bighug:

(P.S. "Brat-Bat's" dental is scheduled two days before Bubba's - & nope, I'm not exactly thrilled about it, either:nailbiting: - so I expect we'll be holding each other's hands through our kitties' procedures!:))
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You are right. And I am better about the whole convenia thing. I put it out to the universe to protect him and keep him safe. And I have on my "Spidey-sense" although I can't get into the blue tights anymore, LOL
 
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