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mmyorkies · 12-19-2004, 06:16 PM

I have never know a vet to have any toy dog fast for 20 hours, are you sure they said 20 hours. The usual is 12 hours, and that is for blood draws for a bile acid test, and even for surgery is only 12 hours. Fasting a yorkie 20 hours could cause them to go into a hypoglycemic attack. If your vet insists on a 20 hour fast, and no water, which could also cause dehydration in a toy dog, I would most certinaly contact another vet and get a second opinion, or at least ask another vet what is a safe amount of time to fast a toy dog.

Also, contact the person you purchased your pup from and ask them about fasting times for toy dogs

12-19-2004, 06:16 PM	#2
mmyorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 357	I have never know a vet to have any toy dog fast for 20 hours, are you sure they said 20 hours. The usual is 12 hours, and that is for blood draws for a bile acid test, and even for surgery is only 12 hours. Fasting a yorkie 20 hours could cause them to go into a hypoglycemic attack. If your vet insists on a 20 hour fast, and no water, which could also cause dehydration in a toy dog, I would most certinaly contact another vet and get a second opinion, or at least ask another vet what is a safe amount of time to fast a toy dog. Also, contact the person you purchased your pup from and ask them about fasting times for toy dogs Last edited by mmyorkies; 12-19-2004 at 06:24 PM.