Poo d'état Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 My French Bulldog Enzo is almost ready for the snip, and i was just wondering, can i go to our regular vet for desexing or would you advise i get a vet that specialises in the breed to do it? The reason i'm asking is i've been reading bits and pieces about the brachycephalic breeds and anesthesia and it sounds like extra care needs to be taken, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Most Vets recognise that a brachy needs particular care. A general Vet should be fine to perform the op. There is no need for a specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Hugger Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 So long as you feel comfortable with them your GP is fine. In fact most specialist would not do an operation as simple as desexing I found. Louie had specialist surgery recently and when I asked if they could desex him while he was already under the GA they basically said 'no, we don't do things like that' (nothing against them and it was complex surgery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 They just need the ET tube in a bit longer than other breeds is all. -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemelo Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 You can also ask about a different induction agent being used, I had a more expensive agent used for gherky, as it was shorter lasting, I'll have a look if your interested in asking your vet about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortie Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 My French Bulldog Enzo is almost ready for the snip, and i was just wondering, can i go to our regular vet for desexing or would you advise i get a vet that specialises in the breed to do it? The reason i'm asking is i've been reading bits and pieces about the brachycephalic breeds and anesthesia and it sounds like extra care needs to be taken, is that correct? try and find one that does deal with frenchies of bulldog or at least ask them if they have brachephalic breeds before I find the more you ask the better Cheers shortie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9kutz Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Having Shih Tzu's and Peke's myself i always discuss this with my vet prior to any op's. I am very comfortable with my vet and know they know what they are doing. I regular vet will be fine as long as you have a good relationship with them and feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 If you are happy with your vet then they should be fine doing the desexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo d'état Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll be sitting down with the OH and call the vet for a chat. Can't wait to get it done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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