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Originally Posted by Ellie May  I've known about your vet situation for awhile and still can't comprehend what it would be like. 
But on the good side, this vet's answers to you look good.
If they use Iso or Sevo, I think it's okay.
Surgery on a heated surface since he's so small would be even better (or at least hot water bottles, heated towels, etc.). |
I thought the vet's answers sounded good as well. He really does need to have these teeth removed.
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Originally Posted by Darlene68 Yes they are solid, the vet said the roots were probably very long, I guess that must be very painful after they are removed |
The canines are notorious for not coming out on their own. They do have deeper roots. Many times a vet will do a block so that the pain is decreased. They also give pain meds to them.
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Originally Posted by Ellie May It's not mandatory, but it is a safety precaution. If something goes wrong, they have a line in him already. Wouldn't allow surgery without it on Ellie...
Yes, they are types of anesthesia. Each vet has their own preference. I like Iso so far... These are gases used for maintenance. Halothane is another one, but I would not use it. Before they can intubate and give him this gas, something is used to "knock down." You can read about all of this in the YT Library.  |
I agree with all of this. A line is always good to have, just in case.
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The last thing I want to say is that a CT does not just come from intubation. If it becomes pronounced following intubation, it is because the trachea was weak to begin with. I have been seeing a lot of posts about this on YT lately and it worries me that people will avoid procedures that are necessary because of a fear of something that is highly unlikely.