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monapete · 01-08-2009, 11:29 AM

What questiones do you ask the vet for getting your yorkie fixed? anesthesia etc? My vet will be around $300 the humane society is $80

Ellie May · 01-08-2009, 11:38 AM

What anesthesia is used? Isoflurane and sevoflurane are best for maintenance. Something else may be used for induction. Propofol is a popular one.

Is surgery done on a heated surface? Toy breeds lose body heat very quickly.

Is an IV placed before surgery? If a problem comes up and medication has to be given immediately, that isn't the time to try and place an IV. It is also best for the dog to have fluids.

Is preop blood work offered? This will show any major organ dysfunction and may change surgical protocol.

Does the dog have to stay overnight? This is fine if someone is there awake with it but sometimes vets leave them alone all night right after surgery.. In that case, they would be safer at home.

If this is being done as part of a low cost program, how much experience does the vet have?

How is the dog monitored?

sugarbritches · 01-08-2009, 11:59 AM

wow great information! i have to neuter not spay in about 3 months but i will definitely be asking these questions!!

THANK YOU!!!

01-08-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
monapete Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: cypress,ca usa Posts: 19	spay ? What questiones do you ask the vet for getting your yorkie fixed? anesthesia etc? My vet will be around $300 the humane society is $80

01-08-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	What anesthesia is used? Isoflurane and sevoflurane are best for maintenance. Something else may be used for induction. Propofol is a popular one. Is surgery done on a heated surface? Toy breeds lose body heat very quickly. Is an IV placed before surgery? If a problem comes up and medication has to be given immediately, that isn't the time to try and place an IV. It is also best for the dog to have fluids. Is preop blood work offered? This will show any major organ dysfunction and may change surgical protocol. Does the dog have to stay overnight? This is fine if someone is there awake with it but sometimes vets leave them alone all night right after surgery.. In that case, they would be safer at home. If this is being done as part of a low cost program, how much experience does the vet have? How is the dog monitored? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-08-2009, 11:59 AM	#3
sugarbritches Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: erie Posts: 47	wow great information! i have to neuter not spay in about 3 months but i will definitely be asking these questions!! THANK YOU!!! __________________ § Lisa ~ Spike's Mom §