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Old 09-02-2010, 10:54 AM   #1
RemydeHaviland
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Default Vet visit - anesthetic - worried about lack of food

Remy is at the vet and requires anesthetic (dental)

He obviously could not have any food this AM, we dropped him off at 8:30am. Just called to check and he has not yet been taken for his procedure. They said he has water. I am concerned about how long he has been without food (and expressed this to the tech). They said there is nothing they can do at the moment - he can not have food prior to the anesthesia (which I do understand)

I am worried he will be (or has been) sick since he has not eaten since last evening is this a valid concern?

Further, how do you handle this with your vet?

Do you specifically request that your pup go in early since he/ she is small? Can you request such a thing?

Don't vets naturally prioritize small dogs first since going without food is more problematic for them??
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