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Shadow · 08-13-2006, 10:43 PM

I have read on here that there is a certain anthesic (sp) to ask for and also on the pre labs do they do that the morning of the scheduled spaying?

I asked for pre op labs and the only appointment I have is for the day of operation.

RLC12345678 · 08-14-2006, 06:45 AM

The anesthetic is called Isoflourin. It is a gas that works the best on small breeds. However, I have heard that they have come out with a new gas that is even better on small breeds, but I am not sure what it is. As far as labs before the surgery, they will do that the day of the surgery. It is mainly to check for liver and kidney function. Anesthesia can wreak havoc on a dog with any kind of liver or kidney disease. That is what the lab work checks for. I am sure your little one will be fine!

Lacy's Mom · 08-14-2006, 11:31 AM

Call and ask your vet if the results of the bloodwork will be available before surgery, if not make another appointment before the surgery. Some vets have labs right in the office so it's not a problem.

Isoflurane gas and also Sevoflurane gas are used with toy breeds. Make sure they don't give a preanesthesia barbituate injection. If you are unfamiliar with your vet ask directly if he has experience with toy breeds and anesthesia.

AprilLove · 08-15-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Call and ask your vet if the results of the bloodwork will be available before surgery, if not make another appointment before the surgery. Some vets have labs right in the office so it's not a problem.

Isoflurane gas and also Sevoflurane gas are used with toy breeds. Make sure they don't give a preanesthesia barbituate injection. If you are unfamiliar with your vet ask directly if he has experience with toy breeds and anesthesia.

Can you tell me why they shouldn't have the pre-anthestia barbituate injection? Are there problems associated with it? My vet recommends it, says they come out of anesth.. much better. Could you point me to any info on the web about this, my baby is a week away from spay and I want to know as much as possible.

Tx
MaryKay

Lacy's Mom · 08-15-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AprilLove

Can you tell me why they shouldn't have the pre-anthestia barbituate injection? Are there problems associated with it? My vet recommends it, says they come out of anesth.. much better. Could you point me to any info on the web about this, my baby is a week away from spay and I want to know as much as possible.

Tx
MaryKay

Here a website on anesthesia - Scroll down and read about Buttons - who died from the barbituate injection.

http://www.shooterdog.com/alexfaq3.htm#SURG

Shadow · 08-20-2006, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the help.I will call in the morning and speak with them about this. The vet I see isn't the one that does the surgeries,they said the owner does.

08-13-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	Spaying I have read on here that there is a certain anthesic (sp) to ask for and also on the pre labs do they do that the morning of the scheduled spaying? I asked for pre op labs and the only appointment I have is for the day of operation.

08-14-2006, 06:45 AM	#2
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	The anesthetic is called Isoflourin. It is a gas that works the best on small breeds. However, I have heard that they have come out with a new gas that is even better on small breeds, but I am not sure what it is. As far as labs before the surgery, they will do that the day of the surgery. It is mainly to check for liver and kidney function. Anesthesia can wreak havoc on a dog with any kind of liver or kidney disease. That is what the lab work checks for. I am sure your little one will be fine!

08-14-2006, 11:31 AM	#3
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Call and ask your vet if the results of the bloodwork will be available before surgery, if not make another appointment before the surgery. Some vets have labs right in the office so it's not a problem. Isoflurane gas and also Sevoflurane gas are used with toy breeds. Make sure they don't give a preanesthesia barbituate injection. If you are unfamiliar with your vet ask directly if he has experience with toy breeds and anesthesia.

08-20-2006, 03:29 PM	#6
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	Thanks for the help.I will call in the morning and speak with them about this. The vet I see isn't the one that does the surgeries,they said the owner does.