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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Yes, yes, absolutely get bloodwork done! It should be done on a puppy or any pet who has never gone under anesthesia before. My vets require it. It will tell your vet a lot about her organ function and alert him to anything that might anesthesia difficult.
Yorkies especially need pre - op bloodwork done since the breed is prone to liver disease. Anesthesia is processed through the liver.
Please read this: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html
Discuss with your vet beforehand what type of anesthesia he will use. Propofol and isoflurane are the safest for toy breeds. |
Well said! I will just point upward
and say Ditto for me!
It is not that expensive and it sure gives peace of mind.
In house pre-surgery blood work on my Jack Russell was only $56! We decided on some more extenive tests for Ben, my yorkie, and they had to be sent out, the cost was $128 -- so even at that, small price to pay to be safe.