Sphynx and Anasthesia?

Someone mentioned in another thread that the Sphynx tend to have problems with anasthesia..

can someone give me more information about that? Is there a particular type of anasthesia reccommended to use on the breed?

Any info or advice would be appreciated.

thanks I planned on calling around this week or next to see what vets charged for a spay, and I will inquire about the types of drugs used when I call then.

Good Idea.
I would use someone that knows about sphynx cats.

I had a abyssinian die from Ketamine. He was only 5 and went for his teeth cleaned. I was told after the fact that abyssinians were sensitive to it too. I would say that all cats can be sensitive to it. I will not let the vet use Ketamine on any of my cats.

This breeder lost her sphynx.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/cats_al...7607221995126/

I live in a rural area.. hard to find a vet who is knowledgable about more "exotic" breeds of cats and dogs... it was hard to find a vet who knew anything about Cresteds.. I did finally find one who was at least somewhat knowledgable.. instead of gawking at Fred's 3 missing teeth, and strange dentation, this vet comments on what nice teeth he has for a Crested.

thanks for the link.. I saved it to my favorites, since it specifically mentions a few types of anasthesia that are safe to use.

I'm curious what makes these breeds sensitive to this drug...