Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4803757)

I have my own little rituals when any of mine are under anesthesia. I have to eat a breakfast with pancakes and then buy them something because I feel like that means they are going to be ok.

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 4803759)

Woohoo! Jackson and Lola had their dentals last Monday....
Jackson is 11 years old. He had 2 teeth pulled (he's had 9 teeth pulled total, in his life).
Lola, 5 years old, first dental. She ended up needing 6 pulled. Mostly lower incisors.

It is always SO nerve wrecking but so worth it afterwards. So happy Cody did not need any pulled!

Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me (Post 4803758)

Good to hear Cody did well and no teeth pulled! Mike had his first dental last week, I was a mess too while waiting... Luckily our vet's practice is small and they schedule such procedures on a day when all staff is present so after it's over there's always someone available to give me a quick call.

Originally Posted by matese (Post 4803761)

Years back they started this form, I now know it's a general form for any procedure. I was using this vet for years, had many pups there for dental work never had to sign any form, then one year I bring Matese in for dental and had to sign this form. I almost walked out because the last paragraph "at that time" it had "if in the event of a life threatening emergency do you want CCVS to do what ever is necessary to resuscitate and stabilize your pet"then they had listed a choice of 3 procedures you could select, the last being do all that is necessary. They have since changed that to its CCVS policy to take all necessary measures.
2018 Cody had his dental and there was nothing stating not to call. My vet has a very large practice and fully staffed, very very busy place. I can kinda understand the no calling. I attached that form, does anyone have a form similar to this where they have to initial each paragraph then sign your name at the bottom.
I do know, years back, while I was in the waiting room, some man came in carrying a German Shepard dog he had just hit with his car, then he left. Weeks later I am back at the vet, I asked about that dog, the tech told me it had a broken leg, they did the surgery and the dog was fine. There was no micro chipping back then. They had the dog 3 weeks before the owner showed up, the owner refused to pay for the surgery, threatened to sue them for not getting their permission to perform the surgery, he took his dog and left.

I don't know the outcome of that. Since then my vet covers her butt with everything and I believe the reason for this form.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 4803773)

I have had to sign similar stuff but not the no calling. My vet only does regular surgery’s on Tuesdays and Fridays. That doesn’t include emergencies. She also is normally done by 1pm or 2 pm. The one I had to sign at the orthopedic surgeon was much more complex and almost made me throw up. My vet knows us a lot and we are probably their best customers so I do feel confident they would do whatever they had to, to save my pup. I’m not sure I could sign the no calling thing though it just isn’t reasonable for me. It kinda makes me uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4803774)

Really it is when you think about it, especially for tiny Yorkies undergoing general anesthesia, that's an unreasonable wait time for me. You'd think they'd be sensitive to mommy's or daddy's anxieties. While I know the burden anxious callers must place on staff at the counter, blabbering out nerves to them, that kind of enforced waiting seems cruel when staff only has to give a brief report once and then professionally excuse themselves from further conversation due to pressing clinic matters and ring off. Sounds like a vet maybe too worried about keeping staff happy vs. anxious parents, who, after all, pay the bills.

I'm usually one to not make a stink unless I'm discomfited by unreasonable attitudes or practices that I feel unduly infringe on me or mine. I might just make a note on that form that I will call for an update after any lengthy wait and initial and date it and tell the receptionist, "I'm CERTAIN you and doc understand as a toy dog owner, I'll be worried about the anesthesia risk until I hear from you and just have to call if the wait is extensive. You would, too, in my place. That's not unreasonable at all" and give her a pleasant, steady look in the eyes.

Originally Posted by matese (Post 4803776)

I was concerned about the length of time he had not eaten, my kid is 12 Lbs, not a tiny boy, but tiny to me lol. I know in 2018 he was ready to come home around 12 or 1. I knew he would be starving. I will make mention of this 10 + hours to my vet.