2006-12-07 18:39:29 · 14 answers · asked by Sue K 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The anesthesias now used are so much safer than what was used just a few years ago. However, an individual dog's tolerance will depend on his heart, liver and kidney function..
2006-12-07 18:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They can have a few, my dog had two ops in practically the same year. Its the lenght of time they are under anaesthetic thats the problem.
2006-12-11 17:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All general anaesthetics have as risk attached to them, the less the better really. However if they are needed the risk can out way the benefit of having surgery
2006-12-08 03:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the health of the dog, first and foremost. If you have a healthy dog, then if the surgeries being performed are necessary to his quality of life, then ....I'm not sure there is a set number. The health of the dog and the size of the issue are more important. If he's had several operations in a short period of time then don't opt to have another just to have his teeth cleaned....at least for awhile, although that is important to their health. It's not vital unless it's causing problems.
2006-12-08 02:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by blondeqtpie13 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would hazard a guess and say that really its never truly safe for a dog to have anaethetic if at all possible, its quite stressful for an animal as they dont understand whats going on so as little as possible i would suggest.
2006-12-08 02:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by caroline17nov 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the safest answer would be what is the dog doing to need this answer. If your dog is ill your vet will tell you . dont wish illness on the pet or on yourself with worry.
2006-12-08 04:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog has had 5 serious surgery sessions within three months time...
2006-12-08 02:41:17 · answer #7 · answered by Vette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the breed of the dog, as well as size and weight....but generally, no more than 5 or 6.
the repsondent who answered 11.....geez..don't go that far, you'll kill your dog.
2006-12-08 02:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is better not to have more than 2... it depends on what kind of breed is tat and u better ask a vet for comfirmation as i think is 8
2006-12-08 02:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by yang 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd suggest asking your vet, but I expect he'll answer "All but the last one - he didn't come out of it"
2006-12-08 03:02:25 · answer #10 · answered by rvload v 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋