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Quiverful · 07-17-2012, 08:03 AM

1. After reading everything I think i read that normally [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]vets[/COLOR][/COLOR] should put an IV of propotol to make the dogs tired at first and they use gas of Isoflourane or Sevoflourane while doing the actual surgery? is that correct and is that the best? or is it gas the whole time?

Your vet will use an injectable that will make pup go to sleep. Then intubate and hook up to gas and oxygen. Iso and Sevo are both very safe anesthetics. Animals wake up quickly and smoothly from them.

2. what tests should i get before hand besides the blood work? I am scared of her heart and all her organs and want to test everything I can.

Vets will offer pre-op bloodwork that usually consists if a CBC (Complete Blood Count) and several tests that will check pup's systems....usually kidney and liver. Talk to your vet about your concerns...they can add other tests on if you desire.

3. Should my baby have [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]IV [COLOR=green !important]fluids[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] during the whole surgery and an EKG machine?

You can request that your pup have IV fluids during the procedure. Not usually needed in a healthy pup having a routine procedure but it certainly won't hurt. EKG monitoring should be standard during any surgery.

4. Are they supposed to put a tube in her throat during surgery (I think its called intubate)? and could that cause a tracheal problem?

Yes they will need to place a tube. There may be some slight irritation after the surgery but that will go away quickly. Most healthy dogs do not show any issues after being intubated.

5. My baby has allergies and reverse sneezes would that be an issue with anesthesia?

This will not cause any problems with anesthesia.

6. If we don't do this spay do yorkies get cancer and mammory problems like people keep scaring me about?

Yes, Yorkies can get mammary cancer. That is a real danger to intact females. Another more serious danger is called pyometra. This is an infection in the uterus and is life threatening. It must be caught right away and an emergency spay performed and even then it is a dangerous illness.

7. My baby squirms a lot when other people (the vets) try to touch her and give her shots and Im scared she will resist them the whole time. do you think they could still perform the surgery?

Vets are very used to squirmy patients

Technicians are trained in proper holding and restraining techniques that keep everyone safe.

I believe that the small risks of surgery greatly outweigh the risks of not doing the spay.

Good luck!

07-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#5
Quiverful Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 146	1. After reading everything I think i read that normally [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]vets[/COLOR][/COLOR] should put an IV of propotol to make the dogs tired at first and they use gas of Isoflourane or Sevoflourane while doing the actual surgery? is that correct and is that the best? or is it gas the whole time? Your vet will use an injectable that will make pup go to sleep. Then intubate and hook up to gas and oxygen. Iso and Sevo are both very safe anesthetics. Animals wake up quickly and smoothly from them. 2. what tests should i get before hand besides the blood work? I am scared of her heart and all her organs and want to test everything I can. Vets will offer pre-op bloodwork that usually consists if a CBC (Complete Blood Count) and several tests that will check pup's systems....usually kidney and liver. Talk to your vet about your concerns...they can add other tests on if you desire. 3. Should my baby have [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]IV [COLOR=green !important]fluids[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] during the whole surgery and an EKG machine? You can request that your pup have IV fluids during the procedure. Not usually needed in a healthy pup having a routine procedure but it certainly won't hurt. EKG monitoring should be standard during any surgery. 4. Are they supposed to put a tube in her throat during surgery (I think its called intubate)? and could that cause a tracheal problem? Yes they will need to place a tube. There may be some slight irritation after the surgery but that will go away quickly. Most healthy dogs do not show any issues after being intubated. 5. My baby has allergies and reverse sneezes would that be an issue with anesthesia? This will not cause any problems with anesthesia. 6. If we don't do this spay do yorkies get cancer and mammory problems like people keep scaring me about? Yes, Yorkies can get mammary cancer. That is a real danger to intact females. Another more serious danger is called pyometra. This is an infection in the uterus and is life threatening. It must be caught right away and an emergency spay performed and even then it is a dangerous illness. 7. My baby squirms a lot when other people (the vets) try to touch her and give her shots and Im scared she will resist them the whole time. do you think they could still perform the surgery? Vets are very used to squirmy patients Technicians are trained in proper holding and restraining techniques that keep everyone safe. I believe that the small risks of surgery greatly outweigh the risks of not doing the spay. Good luck!