I was hoping someone could give me some advice. My girl is 12 and we need a dental visit. anyone know how safe anesthesia is. We’ve done bloodwork and all is fine.
It's good that they did bloodwork and I'm glad the vet told you all is fine. We've had several cats over the years diagnosed with FORL and, if it helps, they did find under anesthesia. However, I would ask what type of anesthesia they are using. Our cats were Persians and because that means they are a brachycephalic breed we learned that there are different types of anesthesia. Best of luck and please let us know how your cat's dental works out.I was hoping someone could give me some advice. My girl is 12 and we need a dental visit. anyone know how safe anesthesia is. We’ve done bloodwork and all is fine.
Thank you. I never thought to ask the type of anesthesia. I’ll be sure to ask and check.It's good that they did bloodwork and I'm glad the vet told you all is fine. We've had several cats over the years diagnosed with FORL and, if it helps, they did find under anesthesia. However, I would ask what type of anesthesia they are using. Our cats were Persians and because that means they are a brachycephalic breed we learned that there are different types of anesthesia. Best of luck and please let us know how your cat's dental works out.
it was never mentioned. That’s why I’m on here and doing research. I’ve never heard of lighter anesthesia. Thank you. I’ll add to my list of things to discuss.If I were you, I'd talk to the vet about your concerns. I'd read several times that members with older cats or those with compromised respiratory systems are able to have a "lighter" anesthesia used.
Thank you!Hi. 90% of all veterinary anesthetic deaths occur in recovery. It is as important to know how the patients are monitored after an anesthetic as it is during the procedure.
Ask what they do for monitoring and what kind of anesthetic is used. Also make sure they have dental radiographs. Ask who preforms the dental and if the vet is there the entire time. Usually it is a tech or assistant doing the dentals.
Hi, can you elaborate on the kind of anesthetic used during dental work? Are there ones that are more toxic than others? Or ones that have a higher risk of death after or during the procedure?Hi. 90% of all veterinary anesthetic deaths occur in recovery. It is as important to know how the patients are monitored after an anesthetic as it is during the procedure.
Ask what they do for monitoring and what kind of anesthetic is used. Also make sure they have dental radiographs. Ask who preforms the dental and if the vet is there the entire time. Usually it is a tech or assistant doing the dentals.
Just to mention, don't forget that when this sort of thing begins to develop, it can turn into other issues plus the extra bacterial load can have negative effects on other organs in the body such as the heart.I am taking him for a dental cleanup next month or so but i am not sure what i'm supposed to ask the dentist in order to rule whether it's worth the risk or not.
that's true! we are now in the process of transitioning from dry food to homemade once this is established and the stress is gone he will be getting a dental cleanup. I think it will be a good way to start on better quality food with healthy and clean teethJust to mention, don't forget that when this sort of thing begins to develop, it can turn into other issues plus the extra bacterial load can have negative effects on other organs in the body such as the heart.
thank you so much for all the info. I will make sure the clinic has what it takes and is on top of everything before I book him a spot for a dental cleanup.Hi. There are many different anesthetic induction agents used and the usually isoflurane or sevoflurane are the gas anesthetic agents used to maintain anesthesia.
More important than the induction agent is the monitoring of the patient during and after the procedure, as well as what is monitored. Blood pressure is an important parameter to watch as is everything else such as heart rate , respiratory rate etc. Most important is that there is an experienced tech dedicated to just monitoring the patient while another person preforms the dental. In most places the vet isn’t present for dentals. They are in the hospital but not standing by watching.