In a message dated 5/10/99 1:58:53 AM, you wrote: <<sceptacemia. Can someone please tell me why surgeons wont give antibiotics after an op yet our Vet gives a 5 day supply for a Pyr after surgery.>> Probably the same reason they'll treat a dog for Lyme Disease without any question, but refuse to treat a human for Lyme without an act of congress. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery. Kathy & gang