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brian

Tue May 13 2008, 09:21PM

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Does anyone have a good source or link to an article on a suggested anesthesia protocol for a Neapolitan?

Thanks for any help.

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Anna

Tue May 13 2008, 09:31PM

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I've heard Gas is the best, there is one type that's preferred. . . I was told to tell the vet to "treat my dog like it's a greyhound puppy" because apparently they are super sensitive too and the vet should know what you're talking about.

Sorry that's not more informative, I'll try to look it up in a bit to give you names and such.

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Tue May 13 2008, 09:49PM

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There was a good article in a NeoGram this past issue or the one before.

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Tue May 13 2008, 10:21PM

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Thanks Anna-that sounds vaguely familiar.

Nikki- I will take a look when I get home. I have not had a chance to look at the last one, and I don't remember seeing it in the issue before that, but maybe I missed it. If you did not get the message, sorry I missed you the other day, I didn't notice the sidebar until 45 minutes later.

Thanks all, Brian

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o_dosa_neo

Tue May 13 2008, 10:40PM

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spell check...thats ketamine........
my vet has used Ketamin, in front of me at least 30 times...without a hitch....dogs out for about an hour...

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Kate

Tue May 13 2008, 10:42PM

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Not sure when you need the info by...But I could get all the different drug names from my vet this weekend.

Gas is great since the levels can be adjusted quite easily...With injectables you measure, give it all, and hope it works right...I find the recovery from gas much smoother.

Another thing to consider...Putting the dog on IV during the surgery helps a ton with recovery as well. The system is flused from the fluids, so the drugs have a way out. I always make sure as well that my dogs are on a heart monitor during surgery.

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Tue May 13 2008, 10:48PM

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thats not so with the injectables....the syringe is bound to the dogs leg, with the needle still in the vein, after the initial dose is given....there is still more anesthesia in the syringe...as the dog begins to stir..its easy using this method to apply more....ive witnessed my vet push the plunger up to 4 more times,using this technique....this is old school..hes been practicing since 1965

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brian

Tue May 13 2008, 11:04PM

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Dosa- Special K, huh. I knew that sounded familiar.

Its not an emergency-its elective surgery and it is not even scheduled yet. I am just aware there are certain problems with putting these guys under. I have never experienced a problem, but we have never put this dog under before. I am a little more concerned about following a recommended protocol in his particular case. Thus, I want to do some research so I can consult with my vet prior to the surgery and know what I am talking about. That’s all.

Thanks again, Brian

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Wed May 14 2008, 12:55AM

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Nik-

Found it. Spring 2008 NeoGram, by Dr. Robin, DVM.

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Hey Brian,
Personally I like Isoflorane Gas with a bit of Morphine before hand. They seem to come out ok and without side effects.

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