I am not familiar with the different types of anesthetics... I will be scheduling Dori a teeth cleaning in the next couple of months. What are the options? What is ISO?
Thanks for that information. I have several things to discuss with my Vets because of this thread.Originally Posted by abbycats
I think that Ketamine is the worst drug in the world to give to animals for anesthetic. I have talked to other people who have lost their animals to that particular drug. After what happened to Tommy I will never let the any vet use that drug on one of my cats again. I have them use ISO on all my cats when they have to be put under. There is probably danger in that drug too, but not as much as ketamine. I notice a big difference when they come back from the vet, they are not as drugged up.
Those are words of wisdom!!!!For anyone considering surgery on a cat, I would recommend speaking frankly with your vet - but on the charts for ALL of my cats, in big red letters, is written plainly for all to see: ~~ NO INJECTIBLE ANESTHESIA. NO KETAMINE ~~
i've had 6 females spayed in my life, & none of the vets has ever suggested this. so i voted no - they all did just fine.Originally Posted by rosie0708
Hi All,
I am getting my healthy 5 month old kitty spayed next month. When I called the vet to make the appointment, they said the vet likes to do pre-anesthesia bloodwork on all the cats just in case. The bloodwork, of course, would cost extra ($45).
Do you all think this would be a good idea to get the bloodwork or just an unnecessary cost?