Guest SusanP Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 My Zippy is having a broken tooth pulled (as I type). I'm grateful that this vet doesn't have a problem with my staying with her until she's pretty much out, but I was a little surprised that she was not completely unconscious when they put the throat tube in. Is that usual? The vet did say she's using lighter anesthesia because Zippy is elderly (12 1/2), so maybe that's why? In the past (I guess with other vets?), the dog seemed completely under before they put it in. How do they usually time this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mbfilby Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I would guess that your pup got a lower dose of Ketamine (or similar drug) as a pre-anesthesia then they used gas to knock him out. The Ketamine would not knock them out completely. This is safe Greyhound protocol. Yeah for your Vet Mickey just went through this yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 My former vet/employer used to lightly pre-sedate the greys as well, especially the seniors, and yes, he'd pass the ET tube before they were totally "under." Remember, oxygen is also administered through the ET tube, and they want to get it in place before they start with the Isoflorene gas. Yes, you have a responsible vet! :-)) If you've never seen an ET tube passed, it can be traumatic. Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Well, it didn't seem that traumatic in fact, but it gave me kind of an oogie feeling, I confess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I agree with the others. I worked for my former vet for a few years, and that was common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'm an old O.R. nurse and this is also not uncommon with humans,,,, most people just don't remember it,,,,, this is a safety measure, and once a doc,,, vet,, gets past a certain point the gag reflex is gone,,, if you have ever seen a person on a vent,,, the endo tube is not as troublesome as it seems, your pup was not as uncomfortable as you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yup! Agree with all the above Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Sending good thoughts for Zippy - hope she's ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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