Anasthetics

Last week my whippet was in vets for dental check. Whilst under the anasthetic [apologies for spelling] his heart stopped - apparently it was touch and go - thankfully he is OK. :thumbsup: Can anyone tell me the name of the correct anasthetic that should be used for our whippets.

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General anesthetics render the dog unconscious. They can be given by injection or inhalation. Light anesthesia sedates or relaxes the dog and may be suitable for short procedures, such as removing imbedded thorns. For prolonged surgeries or extremely painful procedures such as surgery on the eye or orthopedic procedures, the dog may need to be kept at a deeper level of anesthesia. This is normally done using inhaled anesthetics. Inhaled gases, such as isoflurane, are administered through a tube placed in the dog's trachea. By adjusting the flow of the gas, the dog can be kept at a lighter or deeper level of anesthesia.

The guideline dose of an injectable anesthetic is computed according to the weight of the dog. For gas anesthesia, the mixture of oxygen and anesthetic is balanced and the dose adjusted according to the breathing of the dog. Many factors require that the exact dosage be customized to the individual dog.

Certain breeds have an increased sensitivity to barbiturates and other anesthetics, and that must also be taken into account. Toy breeds and breeds with a low percentage of body fat, particularly Greyhounds and Border Collies, require less anesthetic per pound of body weight. This is one reason why anesthetics should be given by someone who is trained to determine the degree of sedation each drug produces.

Combinations of anesthetics are often given to lessen the potential toxicity of each.

For more detailed reading try http://www.greyhound-data.com/dir/444/Demy..._Anesthesia.pdf

avon said:

Last week my whippet was in vets for dental check. Whilst under the anasthetic [apologies for spelling] his heart stopped - apparently it was touch and go - thankfully he is OK. :thumbsup: Can anyone tell me the name of the correct anasthetic that should be used for our whippets.

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Rapinovet (may be having a senior moment here and got it a bit wrong) has been recommended for sighthounds for many years. Is your whippet's heart normal and healthy? (Vet should have checked before op).

Gay

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