I am having my 1 year old sharpei neutered this Friday. I am a little nervous, because I have heard stories about dogs bloating up and dying after anesthesia. What are the risks of this happening. I want the best of health for him.
2007-02-20 03:39:31 · 13 answers · asked by Gina M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've worked as a Licensed Veterinary Technician for years and have yet to see an animal bloat up after surgery. These surgeries are done all the time, everyday, and 99% of the time there are no complications. It's okay to be nervous but in this case it is safer and better for his health to have him neutered than if you didn't.
That said, there are always risks inherent in any surgical and anesthetic procedure. However, these are the exception, not the rule. The risks are increased due to your dog being a sharpei. However, if you have a reputable veterinarian, these risks will be addressed and duly noted during the procedure and attended to accordingly.
2007-02-20 03:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Pantera 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a vet tech and assist in surgery all the time. Before any surgery we draw blood and run tests to check thier liver, kidneys, and amount of red blood cells in the blood to make sure there will be no complications. If these are checked, the vet can see if the surgery will be a risk for your dog or not. The only problem with the anesthesia is that if you give the dog any food 12 hours before the surgery, he could vomit during it and suffocate on his own vomit. That is why you must make sure he does not get any food or drink 12 hours before. As a vet tech myself, I believe that it is the best option to get fluids (IV) during the surgery, although it does cost a little extra, it will assure the dogs heart rate is kept at a normal speed and that he is not too weak to handle to surgery. Good luck with your dog, and I assure you everything will go well. =)
2007-02-20 11:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by mscandaceelaine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work the spay / neuter clinics here. The Vets usually ask how much he weighs to determine how much anesthesia to use. If you want to be certain, and your Vet doesn't already. Have him weighed when you get there.
It is routine Operation. Best for your Dog, BUT don't wait until he is 2. Good lord. That can produce a staggering amount of pups in that time (1 litter of 9 producing 81 (9 each from the 1st litter) and so on)
GOOD for you for being a responsible pet owner.
2007-02-20 11:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had my 6 month old Boxer neutered last week. Bloat has never been a concern during or after surgery for my dogs-no more than usual. You will need to keep your dog calm for the first couple of days to reduce risks of infection and hematoma. He'll be fine. Complications from neutering are not common.
2007-02-20 11:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering a dog is a very simple operation and is only under anesthesia for a short time.
There is alway a danger when any animal, including us humans, is put under anesthesia but it is unlikely any harm will come to your dog.
I am a firm believer in spaying/neutering, you are doing the right thing. You are a good dog owner.
2007-02-20 11:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering is a very safe surgery.
The dog is not under anestesia for very long and they are monitered at the vets office until they are fully awake.
Most times when they come home you should keep the confined to a small area like their crate and give small amounts of water and then the next day offer small amounts of food.
Most times they are fine by the next day.
But remember to not let them run all over and play hard or they will get swelling in the area that was operated on. The more quite and sedate you keep them the faster they will heal.
It is best to neuter your pet it will give him a longer healthier life.
2007-02-20 11:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any time anesthesia is used there is a chance of death, your vet will do some blood work to make it safer. and surgical procedure that is preformed has a small rick involved. but this should not prevent you from having it done. he will have higher odds of health problems than he will have from the surgery. the best time is at about 4 months this makes the surgery easier on him the older he is the more pain he will have afterwards.
2007-02-20 11:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by kanniece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there is always a risk with any surgery, neutering is pretty routine and safe. I've had many dogs neutered with NO problems at all.
2007-02-20 11:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to avoid adverse reactions to the anesthesia is to have the dog's organ function tests done before the surgery. Generally our vet asks whether we want it done or not, but highly recommends it. The tests are simple bloodwork, just like people get before surgery.
2007-02-20 11:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by erinn83bis 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
we have had many dogs neutered, it is simple and our last dog came out and was very active the same day. cats slept a lot that day.
2007-02-20 11:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋