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Originally Posted by Ellie May  IV fluids shouldn't be optional. If a dog is under general anesthesia, fluids should be given. Also, if there is an emergency and an IV drug is needed to keep your pet alive, how will it be given if they wait until mid emergency and try to get an IV in?
And for undescended testicles, that is fairly invasive. The abdomen will be open. There is no way I'd skip fluids. |
I'm thinking from the way the OP worded her post that the vet planned on putting in a hep/saline lock for emergencies, but not giving fluids as a routine matter. Though I do agree with you that IV fluids should be running when n laparotomy is being done. His anesthesia is going to be deeper and he's at higher risk of being nauseated after it just from all the "fiddlin" with the abdominal cavity.