lilypily Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 How long should it take for a dog to recover from sedation.? My old girl was sedated today at 3:30pm for a ultrasound. The vet used ACE and something else (its not written up on my account). It's now 5hrs later and she's totally out of it with her tongue sticking out - this doesn't concern me. Her breathing is very rapid and noisy - this does concern me. It wasn't a GA, just a sedation to make her relaxed for the ultrasound. In the past she has recovered fine from sedations, she is older now though???? Am I worrying unneccesarily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I've used ACE for dogs for car travel and IME it lasts for hours and that's a very small dose. That's all I can tell you. I think I'd be ringing the vet just for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) It depends on how quickly their liver (?) filters the anaesthetic in their system. I learned this after a rescue bitch I had in took ages to wake up too. Edited October 14, 2013 by ~Anne~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 When Brandi was sedated (to get a seed wart removed and her nails clipped. Le sigh.) she was out of it for the rest of the night. We roused her to take her outside for a pee and then put her back to bed. I kept a close eye on her made sure she was ok. The next morning she was a little hung over. The breathing might worry me a bit though. Could you call a vet? Is she distressed otherwise? Dreaming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypily Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I rang the after hours vet. She is unconcerned, I am though. She hasn't slept at all, won't drink and in between the noisy breathing she is sooking/crying. Her breathing is so fast, her belly is going in and out crazy. The dopeyness doesn't phase me at all. Unfortunately there is no other vet to ring for a 2nd opinion here as the vet clinics combine their after hours service. I'm closely monitoring her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. I AM NOT A VET AND DO NOT PLAY ONE ON TV. A quick google indicates that these symptoms might be normal. Your poor pup is probably disoriented, possibly nauseous and/ or in pain and shaky. People seem to advise keeping the dog warm and comfort as much as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Dogs can get a little agitated with some sedations. I can't remember the name of the condition . ACE as far as I know (and I'm no vet either btw) acts mores on the body than it does on knocking them out. Giving it a sedation affect of the body without slowing down their brain...so she may well just be a little anxious or a bit confused. Hence the breathing and still being awake and sooking. It's probably going to be a long night for you but if at any point you're still worried, call the vet again, as many times as you need. It doesn't matter how many times someone says a drug reaction is normal, you still worry. Have nice dim lights, keep things calm and if she tries to sit up but can't try propping her with a pillow. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypily Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks guys, Powerlegs I think you're right in that it's going to be a long night. She has recently had a fair bit of ACE after her ACL surgery, and yeah that bombed her out for atleast 24hrs, but no breathing issues. I wish I knew what the other sedative was that they used. Her breathing has not got any worse, so that's a good sign. Ok, off to see if I can get to sleep with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Posting for an update. How are you both this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I bet doggy is feeling much better and lilypily is in need of a strong coffee. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 A lot of dogs can get stressed and agitated while on ace and it the effects can last for hours after initial administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypily Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 She is fine this morning Like I said I know what effect the ACE has on her (i'v still got some here). Whatever the second agent was is what must have affected her. So all good, i'll just be sure that she isn't given that particular drug again. She's never had breathing problems from a sedation or anaesthetic before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Good update! Hope you have a chance for an afternoon nap today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypily Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Good update! Hope you have a chance for an afternoon nap today! Thanks. She settled fairly quickly in bed - ofcourse laying horizontally in the middle of the bed. I didn't have the heart to move her, so I slept all twisted up :laugh: ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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