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Cautions about Shih Tzu puppies
The following information is provided as warning information for new Shih Tzu owners. Be advised these are my experinces and opinions. You have to do research and form yoru own opinions for your baby. You would not just follow any advice blindly with your child. You would research and find the best answers for him/ her. Your Shih Tzu is yoru child now and you are the parent. MAKE EDUCATED CHOICES for them.
COMMON PROCEDURES & ANESTHESIA
All vets are not created equal. Just because they went to school does not mean they know whats best for your baby. Shih Tzu puppies are have been lost for normal spay/ neuter procedures. Every vet is different as far as their procedures for anesthesia. Ask your vet for details of his or her plan for your baby before the day of the appointment so you are clear about how things will go in the operating room. Step by step. From pre anesthesia to recovery. You have a right to know.
Here is a brief article about anesthesia and brachycephalic breeds.
Because in brachycephalic breeds additional airway contraction can occur with stress (ie, increased respiratory effort, turbulent flow), clinicians need to be prepared for possible upper airway obstruction. Further - more, brachycephalic dogs must be monitored closely after premedication, throughout anesthesia and the postoperative period, and after extubation. An oxygen source and endotracheal tube should be readily available.
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only brachycephalic breeds present a challenge for anesthesia but toy
breeds do as well. So the Shih Tzu presents a doubly challenge.
Obtaining an accurate weight and using the appropriate dose of
anesthetic drug are essential. Monitoring during surgery likewise is
important. In small patients, Doppler blood pressure measurement has
been more accurate than oscillometric monitoring; in addition, it
provides an auditory sound to monitor heart rate and rhythm. My vet uses Isoflurane and Propofol (considered a bit more expensive) One is an inhalant and the other interventions. Both are short acting. She is top in her field with surgeries, she constantly goes to school to improve and learn about any new technique. I have read and heard if they use two drugs they can use less of each minimizing side effects which can be hard on the heart and major organs. __________________________________________________
Bailley's Blog - Bailley was diagnosed with Cushing's in November of 2014. We lost Bailley 8/15/17 This is a record of our journey and how I chose to treat her. It is my hope others will find comfort and answers.
Tian Mi Shih Tzu uses Pet Oasis Water Stands with Lixit bottles
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