Hi Everyone
I just recently became the proud owner of a 9 month old Manchester Terrier. His breeder provided me with extensive medical records and info about anesthesia sensitivity for when he needs to be neutered etc. Apparently lean dogs like whippets, greyhounds, and Manchesters do not metabolize "pre-meds" well before anesthesia and can die if not "gassed down" directly. Well, I gave the informational sheet to the vet and she got very defensive and said they would not directly gas down a dog--that it was cruel and unecessary. She said all the vets in the office would refuse to do the procedure this way. Any advice, feedback from anyone's experiences --or what you're vet thinks about this would be so appreciated. I have always trusted my vet, but I would feel terrible if anything happend to my new pup and the breeder was very emphatic about it. Thanks again for any help.
Kerry
(in NJ)
I just recently became the proud owner of a 9 month old Manchester Terrier. His breeder provided me with extensive medical records and info about anesthesia sensitivity for when he needs to be neutered etc. Apparently lean dogs like whippets, greyhounds, and Manchesters do not metabolize "pre-meds" well before anesthesia and can die if not "gassed down" directly. Well, I gave the informational sheet to the vet and she got very defensive and said they would not directly gas down a dog--that it was cruel and unecessary. She said all the vets in the office would refuse to do the procedure this way. Any advice, feedback from anyone's experiences --or what you're vet thinks about this would be so appreciated. I have always trusted my vet, but I would feel terrible if anything happend to my new pup and the breeder was very emphatic about it. Thanks again for any help.
Kerry
(in NJ)