I currently have a similar question, but I am so worried. My 16 week old male Cavachon (Bichon/Cavilier mix) was neutered yesterday. Upon the first incesion his heart stopped for just under 2 minutes. They did CPR and brought him back, then proceeded to do the operation. This was 24 hours ago. He had a robotic yip for about 12 hours, did not close his mouth, his eyes did not track well, and his tounge just hung down. Then he started whimpering instead of the robotic yip. His mouth is shut prettty tight now. and he has wagged his tail, and moved his paws somewhat. The vet called this morning and said they were going to the "people hospital" to get some medication to bring down swelling in the brain. They don't seem sure if he has brain damage or swelling of the brain. . Has anyone had a similar story or any idea if this is brain damage or swelling and do we have any hope?? The Vet is sure this was a reaction to the anesthesia
2007-02-28 04:09:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm a little confused on how they have determined there could be brain swelling. If he had quit breathing, then there is a possibility of brain damage due to lack of oxygen, but there is no medicine that will correct/reverse that, only time will tell if the body can heal itself. Anesthesia reactions can occasionally cause the heart or lungs to stop, but I know of no anesthesia that would actually cause the neurologic signs your witnessing. I am assuming that the medication you are talking about is one of a class of steriods commonly used to decrease the pressure in the brain (Mannitol, SoluDelta Cortef, SoluMedrol). All of these work well, but are usually used in situations like head trauma or seizures. At this point, I would consider transfering your pup to a critical care/emergency facility. I'm not saying that your vet did anything wrong, but those at speciality facilities are better able to care for these types of cases (i.e dogs with brain damage should be on continous oxygen, often need specialty monitoring, and medications that most day vets just dont carry). The only thing I do question about what your vet did (and, mind you, I am not a doctor, I am a technician) is why he continued on with the surgery after having to perform CPR. In our hospital, any dog that had "crashed" would have been immediately removed from all anesthesia and awoken to determine the extent of possible damage. I dont think the need to neuter him outweighs the risks of continuing with surgery. Again, these are just my opinions, and while I have a degree and liscence, I am not a doctor, he may have had several valid reasons.
2007-02-28 05:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by cs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry for your baby....
try taking him to another vet. sometimes it's better to hear 2 opinions or just confirm the first one!!!
my 5 months old rottweiler had his tail docked about 3 months ago and after that he started walking weird, limping... my vet told me that it's a permanent problem, but i'm worried as well if it's from docking the tail or a damaged nerve in the brain from anesthesia...well probably it's not the same as mine...
just try another vet and ask if it's possible a nerve issue and if you can give him neurobion( a medication for boosting the nerves action) that helped a lot for me...
good luck :)
2007-02-28 04:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by christina g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the vet told you that your dog had a reaction to the anesthesia I would be question the dosage it might have been to much for your dog body weight. I witness a dog that was given to much anesthesia for his body weight..He was out of it for along time. They almost lost their dog.
If it was to much anesthesia they can be liable for what happens and they should not charge you for any extra care that dog needs. If that was my dog I would question this. They should give you the dosage so you can check with other vets or a pet hospital can help you, but do question this.
I wish you luck on your dog and I hope things turn out well for you.
2007-02-28 04:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes a chihuahua did it to us. She is fine now but she was in an incubator for about a week and had to relearn how to walk. She was only 10 weeks
It rarely does happen but it does. I mean I do over a hundred a year and this was the first in 6 years.
2007-02-28 04:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is all so extraordinarily unhappy. there is plenty that went incorrect the following. You did not do the suitable study on ear cropping. It sounds as although there replaced right into a dosage or monitoring situation post-op, or another mistake made contained in the health center. what's your vet saying about this finished project?
2016-10-17 09:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
didn't the vet do blood work first before the surgery ?? he/she should of..
I have not ever had this with any of my pets but I just wanted to wish you best luck for your pet & I hope & pray your dog will be ok..
2007-02-28 04:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by muffett1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋