Telazol

[chasha33]

I lost my little girl Peke,Fri due to reasons at this time unknown.I brought her home at 4 weeks old and bottle fed her until she was 7-8 months old.She was my daughter.She was just 7 years old.The only thing that made her different was that she had a hairy body and walked on four legs.other than that she was my child.I dropped her and her brother off at the vet and they where going to do there nails and shave her feet.Just like what has been done 2-3 times a year for years now.I was to go back and get them in an hour to an hour an a half.I got the call an hour after i dropped them off .They where crying on the phone and finally they managed to tell me what happened and to which one.Her heart stopped about 4-5 minutes after the Telazol shot.She was even given the lowest dosage that she had ever had.It just dont make no sense.She was in perfect health.I even looked at the amount she was given with the syringe it was given with and the vial that it came out of.So there was no way for them to have given her to much.She couldve had more and it would have still been a safe amount.They worked on her for 1hour and 45mins.When i got there i begged them to keep going .I stayed by her side the whole time trying to help get my baby back.So please if anyone has every had this happen any info would be helpful.And please keep us in your prayers.My husband ,my boys and myself are not dealing with this well at all.All we have done for almost a week now is just cry.

[animlz]

As a Veterinary Assistant, I would question why they were even using this to do just a nail trim. There should be no need, unless this was an agressive animal, to even use sedation for a routine nail trim.

[chasha33]

I have done alot of research on the med as well,But it dont make no sense.She has had it so many times in the past ... And never had any problems.How can you get a smaller dose and then this.When Bernie was sick she was right by my side.It has been a week now,and i still replay the day over again in my mind.My 2 baby keeps talking about her and my older son is taking really hard.My husband tries to be strong for me ,But i find him at times alone and calling out her name.She was such a blessing in our lives and we are all so empty without her.I have tries to locate her family.But the AKC will not give me any info on where her biological parents are now.I will never be able to replace her and our love for one another.But i would just ike to know where her fur family is.Thankyou so much for your prayers.PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR US...Chan

[ginger899]

This is such sad news. I am so sorry. I wonder if she could have had an allergic reaction to this drug -all of a sudden?
I looked up the info. about Telazol just now online, and came up with this:

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FROM www.petplace.com

In dogs, the recommended Telazol dose spans 3 to 6.5 mg per pound (6 to 13 mg/kg) intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous. Dose rates at the lower end of this scale are used for minor diagnostic procedures. Doses at the higher end of the scale (10 to 13 mg/kg) are employed to facilitate minor surgical procedures.

Telazol may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with Telazol. Such drugs include chloramphenicol, narcotics, diazepam, and acepromazine.

Telazol should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug.

Telazol should not be used in animals with severe heart disease, lung disease, or kidney disease.

The dosage of Telazol should be adjusted by your veterinarian according to the animal's physical status. Older and debilitated animals will require lower dosages.
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All this information won't bring your girl back I know. But would any of this have applied to her? This was all so sudden and hard to take in, and I know you must be looking for some closure.
You have my prayers and best wishes to you and your family. God bless

[chasha33]

She has had that meds every 5-6 months.And the dose she was given this time was even a smaller dose.They did x-rays during the time we where trying to get her back and everything was fine.All her lab work is normal.I just dont understand.All i want is my little girl back and my life to go back to normal

[margypops]

I am so so sorry it hurts doesnt it I have no answer for you only sympathy as something similar happened to my Dachshund in UK many years ago, I am wondering if  she may have been allergic and gone into shock. Whichever its the way you are feeling, that is so rotten.. I am thinking about you and how you feel today ,

[chasha33]

Also on the Telazol,I know that it is used in just about all pre anesthesia procedures.On all i have read on it,Nothing says anything about making the heart stop,Unless there is severe cardiac problems,Which we knew nothing of with her.Her x-rays look normal and her checkups were always good. I just need to know what happened to my little girl.Please help me if you can recommend anything at all.