Steely is getting spayed tomorrow...

courtney77

courtney77

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Yep, tomorrow is the big day. And of course I'm nervous, so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Also, can anyone point me to some links or threads regarding newf sensitivity to anesthesia? I tried doing a search on the internet and here and wasn't able to come up with much.
 
AngusMcDubhsMom

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courtney77 said:
Yep, tomorrow is the big day. And of course I'm nervous, so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Also, can anyone point me to some links or threads regarding newf sensitivity to anesthesia? I tried doing a search on the internet and here and wasn't able to come up with much.
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Have you talked with your vet about it? I was very concerned and we discussed it and he was aware of sensitivity issues. He used a very fast acting anesthesia that brings the dog out again quickly. In fact he said the same stuff was used on him when he had some surgery done. Insist on speaking with the vet before you leave Steeley behind.
 
courtney77

courtney77

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He's a family friend and yes, we have talked about it, but the conversation was way back in September when she went in for her very first visit. So, I'll talk to him again in the morning.
 
Tug

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Are you going to get her tummy tacked, or whatever they do to prevent bloat, while she's under?
 
Tricia2

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Prayers and good thoughts for Steely's procedure tomorrow.

Ever since my Belgian Malinois had a respiratory arrest in the back seat of my car coming home after having anesthesia for a minor dental procedure, I always ask my vet to use the "Sighthound Protocol." This uses a premedication with a light sedative and isoflorane inhaled anaesthesia gas that is easily reversed. Ketamine and propofol are short acting anaesthesia agents that give a lighter level of anaesthesia, too.
 
Rhonda

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She'll be fine, TRY not to worry. Good thoughts coming her way and yours, hugs! Keep us posted!
 
R Taft

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anesthesia has come a long way for animals (in the last couple of years) and believe it or not due to all the equine surgery, it has greatly improved (horses are extremely sensitive to it) And due to all the day procedures in the human world. So now all vets are more up to date and do not use all the antiquated meds they used to use, which caused so many problems. If you are comfertable with your vet and trust him, everything should be fine
:hugs: for you and Steely, get well soon little (not so little) one.........Ronnie
 
CMDRTED

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Sounds like your Vet is on the ball, and that Steely will come through fine. Good luck to you both, relax you'll be fine.
 
courtney77

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Just dropped her off. She'll be out around 1pm and I can pick her up after 5. They have lots of giant breed dogs that are patients there such as Great Pyrs and Great Danes. I believe Steely is their only Newfoundland. She is in excellent hands. I'll let ya'll know status later today.
 
NewfLove

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courtney77 said:
Just dropped her off. She'll be out around 1pm and I can pick her up after 5. They have lots of giant breed dogs that are patients there such as Great Pyrs and Great Danes. I believe Steely is their only Newfoundland. She is in excellent hands. I'll let ya'll know status later today.
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I'm glad she's with the vet that knows giant breeds! She'll do fine, but let us know.

Has Steely had her first heat? If so, when was it? I'm trying to figure out the average first heat of Newfs.
 
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