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04-15-2009, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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| Yorkie Anesthesia... The Goods and the Bads Question Alright... I'm 15 and a fairly inexperienced Yorkie owner. I currently have two, though the one I am concerned about goes by the name of Joey. Joey is going to get an oral surgery, soon. Unfortunately, they will have to put him under for such. I normally wouldn't ask any questions... But less than three months ago, my other Yorkie, Chuchi was put under for a teeth cleaning, which at that point I didn't realise that Yorkie's used tooth brushes, too... Well, the nurse overdoes him, and my baby died. And after that point, the vet blamed our family and said that Yorkie's aren't supposed to be put under in the first place. Funny thing was, I had a bad feeling and flatly told them not to kill my dog pre-anasthesia. They laughed at me. And then they told me it was my own damn fault. [VHA Rosehill Animal Hospital: Killer of two of my previous dogs, both Yorkies and from the same doctor.] I have recently Acquired a new Yorkie, as well as a new vet. So, Finally... My Question. What types of Anasthesia are safe for our little Darlings? Joey is about Three pounds, I believe... And I don't want another dog dying on me. |
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04-15-2009, 05:58 PM | #2 |
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| I you really only 15 bc you sound very mature for that age |
04-15-2009, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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| Isoflurane or Sevoflurane (both gases) should be used as the maintenance anesthesia for all long surgeries. An injection may be given first or Propofol may be given by IV to give the vet time to intubate. An IV should be placed before surgery. It should be done on a heated surface. Preop blood work should be done. And Yorkies most certainly can go under anesthesia.
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04-15-2009, 06:59 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest
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| Yorkie anesthesia I don't blame you for worrying about your yorkie going under anesthesia for teeth cleaning; I too lost a yorkie that way just a moth ago. I am still getting over it. My yorkie was 9 years old and 8 lbs(a little overweight) and had kidney disease. My vet tested everything beforehand but my dog died anyway. I do blame the vet; she should have told me if she thought my dog was not healthy enough to go under anesthesia. I dropped off a cute little dog wagging his happy little tail and brought home a dead dog in a box. I don't blame you for worrying; but your dog sounds young and healthy. Make sure the vet has experience with little dogs. |
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