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Originally Posted by Bekgarrett  Yes, I understand that this procedure is in place for good reasons. Both my dogs were intubated for all procedures. It was my breeder, who has been breeding and showing for many, many years, who told me that she NEVER has any of her dogs intubated. I don't know what vet she uses, but she told me this 8 years ago, and then again a few weeks ago. Her dogs go to Westminster, Eukanuba dog shows and so forth. One was even an American/Canadian Champion dog, so I would think she knows a thing or two about this procedure and would not tell me dangerous things to do with my only furbaby. I'm not saying I would not have it done again, just that I wonder if this could have irritated her airway. |
it is possible for the tube to cause irritation and if the tube was put in wrong, roughly, or too big then yes it will cause damage. i'm not saying it can't happen.
your breeder is just that, a breeder/exhibitor, not a vet. In a situation like surgery and intubation, i'm gonna go with the vet's professional opinion.