Rexy Needs A Surgery

[MonElite]

Nothing drastic, he has some skin growth between his fingers and it wears off when he walks so it bleeds, its annoying him, he constantly licks it its always dirty and it is actually growing.

Took him to the vet today got some special cream to see if it helps and if it will heal, but I cant see this going away, its in a bad spot.

So Rex is booked in for next Monday for removal of this thing. Unfortunatelly he will have to go under general anastetic. I dont like the idea, Rex is old and anastetic is just a huge bunch of chemicals that liver will need to process later.

I 100% trust my vet so if he says we have to do it it means we will.

But Im scared :D

Is there anything I can do prior or post to make it easier for the boy?

Edited July 27, 2008 by Monelite

[lucknow]

Speak to your vet about pre anaesthetic blood testing particularly to check kidney/liver function and intravenous fluids for surgery and recovery.

Getting a clear picture of internal health and organ function as well as supporting those organs and ensuring blood pressure stays within a normal safe range is invaluable. Also remember anaesthetics have come a long way in the last few years and are far far safer than they ever used to be, not to mention training and knowledge for vet and support staff increasing at the same time.

At home common sense and a bit of extra TLC will make you both feel better sooner.

Good luck, I hope everything goes well.