Sticks1977 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Our chocolate labrador (Fraser) is going in tomorrow morning to be desexed and the vet mentioned that he was to fast from 8.00pm tonight and not have any breakfast in the morning. I will be taking him to the vet at 7.30am. The only question I have, I know that food is off-limits but is he allowed to drink water? I only ask as it is going to be a really hot night here in the suburbs of Melbourne and I don't want to limit his drinking if he is allowed to actually have it. If anyone knows whether he is allowed to drink while fasting - please let me know. Kind regards, Shaun (sticks1977) and Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staycalm Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Our chocolate labrador (Fraser) is going in tomorrow morning to be desexed and the vet mentioned that he was to fast from 8.00pm tonight and not have any breakfast in the morning. I will be taking him to the vet at 7.30am.The only question I have, I know that food is off-limits but is he allowed to drink water? I only ask as it is going to be a really hot night here in the suburbs of Melbourne and I don't want to limit his drinking if he is allowed to actually have it. If anyone knows whether he is allowed to drink while fasting - please let me know. Kind regards, Shaun (sticks1977) and Fraser Found this at: http://www.thevets.com.au/desexing.htm Fasting: No food after 8 pm the previous night, leave a water bowl down but remove it first thing in the morning. I would set a time a few hours earlier. Let your vet know that's what you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks1977 Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 Found this at:http://www.thevets.com.au/desexing.htm Fasting: No food after 8 pm the previous night, leave a water bowl down but remove it first thing in the morning. I would set a time a few hours earlier. Let your vet know that's what you did. Thanks for the link Staycalm, I am about to put him to bed for the night so I will make sure his water bowl is full and head to bed myself. I have just put a new Snooza Jute Cover and Multi-Mat cover on his bed so he sleeps in comfort before the big day tomorrow! Regards, Shaun (sticks1977) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie-boy Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Yep Shaun, Water overnight is fine - just be sure to take it away from Fraser when you get up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Well when I had to fast before a test in hospital I didnt get food or water.......but that was a bit different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I have had both too.... Once no water before anesthetic... Others are allowed water.. I would possibly allow some water.. I would be mindful if you have a dog that drinks buckets and buckets.. IF this is the case, then allow some water, but can I describe "sips" First up maybe when you get up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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