Hi-
I'm a first-time Yorkie mommy and will be taking in my beautiful 2lb Yorkie PIXEL who is 4 years old for extensive dental surgery in a few hours (Wednesday 8am PST). It all started as sneezing & coughing with nose drip and vet treated him with allergy meds but that didn't help. Then they thought maybe a foxtail but said unless they anesthetized him they wouldn't know for sure but were doubtful because of Pixel's tiny nose (too small to fit). After further vet visits they felt it was most likely a dental infection that spread into the nasal cavity. So Pixel's vet recommended a surgeon specializing in this area.
Dental surgeon said it would be a day-long procedure due to the complicated nature of nasal cavity infections (bones) and extractions and Pixel's delicate size. I cancelled my holiday travel as vet felt this could put Pixel's delicate health at risk (cabin pressure & viruses). He's been on Clavamox to help with any infection in preparation for surgery. Although the dental surgeon specialist comes highly recommended and after meeting her and her staff I feel confident in her expertise, I'm still incredibly worried about this; his first time having any type of surgery and first exposure to anesthesia & his health during and after surgery. I've been working through the guilty feelings of my responsibility of not knowing dental problems could lead to this. Now I just want to do everything in my power to get Pixel back to his healthy self and avoid any further complications.
So far, I've read that I should not allow them to intubate (tracheal injury), no use of barbituates, and to request Isoflurane gas anesthesia only. Blood test came back good other than signs of inflammation. They are aware of his hypoglycemia. Any cautionary words about surgery? Plz be kind with any judgements
. I'd give anything to switch places with him. Thank u!!!