Awww, Jenny, just seeing this. Of course we're sending our thoughts and prayers for you and Momo. Having just gone thru this, I can totally relate! Hugs to you.

BTW, got my bows today-Thanks! They are really cute. :)

Just seeing this too, but sending best wishes & Prayers that cute little Momo will be just fine! He's so Adorable! Hang in there Mommie......he'll be home soon & giving sweeeeeet kisses!!

Thank you for continued good vibes & prayers!
 

Yes, that's it! That killed MJ, right?:eek:
I told them to use the smallest tube & to be very careful.:p I'll have to ask if isoflurane was used or not...propofol is injected for pets, or is it a gas form?
Thank You Bo! Gosh, the hair clips took awhile to get to you...enjoy!

propofol is the pre-anesthetic to put them under and isoflurine is the anesthesia used while under

prayers going out! :D Donna

I'm not sure about animals but Propofol is the white liquid that is injected into your IV before you drift off to sleep. Usually it will burn as it is given into an IV since it is an irritant as vaso. After you are sleeping then the gas of choice & oxygen, but I do not think Isoflurane is used in people any longer. Then you are intubated and given oxygen.

I don't know a lot about Vetrinary surgery so I was wondering if just the Propofol could be used but maybe not :confused:

Yes, Propofol is what MJ was given that caused his death but let me add that drug is not for administration at home and ONLY should have been administered by a licensed Anesthesiologist or Nurse Anesthetist!

Jenny~it's 5:00 in Chicago should I give them a cal for you :D

they use sevoflurine in humans and they use in dogs too but i prefer not to use sevo as it brings them out too fast for a toy breed and not safe in my opinion and someone has to stay with them at all times as hypothermia is of concern. Most vets use isoflurine with toy breeds but i always ask to make sure- also the dog should be on iv fluids as well during procedure in case something goes wrong.

Praying for Momo!! Pixie had hers done last week and I was a wreck, but she did just fine. It's getting closer to 5!!!

So do they administer the Propofol via IV? Isn't there always a possibility of Malignant Hypothermia with any surgery? The likelihood would increase with the length of the PT being under anesthesia and how "deeply" they are put under. In humans the body temperature is part of the monitoring process along with BP, pulse OX, brain activity etc during any surgery. If a dog is only put under for say 20 minutes or less for a dental are the risks of Malignant Hypothermia really that great? Isn't the reason due to vasodilation from the anesthesia that in turn causes the body not to regulate temperature correctly. I understand how it applies to humans but I am not sure with dogs. I would think a dental in a dog would be more of a twilight type of sedation as opposed to say a spay surgery where they would need to be anesthetized much deeper because the vet is entering the body cavity. In humans it is not as cut and dry as the product being administer as to the type General, Mack, IV sedation etc and the type of surgery being performed. I'm wondering if there are different ways to anesthetize a dog like in a human? I've seen you toss around Propofol and Isoflurane as the drugs of choice so I am wondering if there are other drugs or are these the safest to use because it is all being administered by the Vet and there is no Anesthesiologist to monitor during the surgery.

Prayers for you and Momo!

Yay! I can pick him up now:D it's 5:08...I'll come back & update & read all the posts. Thank You all!

Just seeing this... YAY -- can't wait til you are holding that little cutie in your arms again!

Hi Jenny,

Just reading this can't wait to hear how your little furbaby is doing and
seeing new pictures of those pretty little teeth :D
Give him big hugs from Lexi and I.....I know you are a happy girl with him home in your arms where he belongs...big puppy kisses

So glad everything went well!

Jenny, I'm glad he came thru it fine. I haven't been on all day, so I missed this. I know how scarey it is. Hope he is recovering ok.:)