Thinking of another rescue - need advice
We are thinking or another rescue who is 6 years old. We have gotten a rescue from this group before. This dog just had most teeth pulled and had to have a permanent pin in her jaw. Since we have n...
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My go to antibiotic for oral issues is Clindamycin. It's also usually good for bone infections so it's a win-win for this situation. Most times it's appropriate to culture these and get a sensitivity also so we know the best antibiotic choice. In the absence of a culture/sensitivity I choose Clindamycin (animal brand name Antirobe - but it's available in generics).
Sometimes the pins just fall out, I have also removed the pins that have backed out and are loose by just pulling with fingers only. But usually they are still firm and it's painful to pull them and require HEAVY sedation or anesthesia. It's IMPORTANT to know that the bone is healed before removing the pin.
Working with a vet (preferably the one that pinned it) is important, and serial X-Rays are usually needed to evaluate bone healing.
Sometimes the pins just fall out, I have also removed the pins that have backed out and are loose by just pulling with fingers only. But usually they are still firm and it's painful to pull them and require HEAVY sedation or anesthesia. It's IMPORTANT to know that the bone is healed before removing the pin.
Working with a vet (preferably the one that pinned it) is important, and serial X-Rays are usually needed to evaluate bone healing.
