cowanbree Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 It never rains but it pours. After a rough last couple of mths with the critters I am having issues with my special needs boy Payton. It is looking like he may need to go back to the specialist for another operation on his tummy and I am very concerned. He had his first operation with the specialist at 9 weeks which was a 4 hour operation that he came through really well. Come time to neuter him at 6mths (with my normal vet) and he stop breathing under anesthetic and they had a terrible time getting him going again. This time he would be going back to the specialist and having a reasonably extensive operation involving muscle grafts. I am very concerned about the anesthetic. Has anyone any experience in dogs having issues with anesthetics and then no further issues at a later date. He really needs this operation to be more comfortable but I don’t want to lose him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Sorry we have no experience there but hope that all goes well with Payton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I'm sorry I don't have any experience. Would it help your specialist to have detailed info. about what went wrong with his previous anaesthetic including what drug was given, how much etc. I'm guessing vets have records/ "notes" like human doctors do? Some vets might not be happy to give you copies of notes, but should share amongst themselves as this is relevant medical information. Best wishes for Payton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thanks, it is a terrible decision that I am struggling with. He was born with his stomach split open. The specialist operated on him at 9 weeks to fix the huge hernia that went from his breast bone right down to his penis but unfortunately some of the stitches gave and he has been left with 2 small hernias about an inch wide. He has lived like that for 4 years now but they are starting to bother him more and I am worried all the stitching will split further as well as the fact that he is obviously uncomfortable. If it weren't for the anaesthetic risk I would take him straight up and get him operated on but I would hate to lose him. So I have to weigh it all up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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