Buddy is scheduled to be neutered on Oct 17th. The vet we are using now insists that he stay overnight. They don't have overnight staff but he says he comes in to check on them regularly. I have always taken my guys home and watched them myself. Hubby says the vet must have had a bad experience to be so adamant about this. I do like this vet and trust his judgment so I guess I'm going to have to trust him on this. Anyone have any experience with this?
Joy
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Re: Neutering
I know it's tough, but there are several reasons for his policy.
Bleeding, or insufficient monitoring can cause complications, and the vet also wants to ensure that he recovers from anesthesia well without problems. Vitals can be taken easily and quickly, as opposed to at home.
On the down side, any overnight stay can be stressful for a pet, and I personally do not advocate leaving pets overnight at clinics who do not have staff on the premises. Granted, vet clinics have survived fine with the on-call vet checking in, but this is not without certain risks. For this reason, I always try to recommend to pet owners they seek clinics who have 24-hour services/and a vet on call for emergencies, etc.
One thing you can try asking your vet. Ask if Buddy is going to be scheduled for a morning surgery, and ask if he would consider allowing him to be released to you at closing time. This way, Buddy has all day to be monitored, has recovered from anesthesia and would be in a restful state for the remainder of the night. If he refuses, chances are it is because this is a clinic policy.
Of course, there are always the owners who think nothing is problematic, take the pet home, rough-house or let the pet go wild, and sutures come out, bleeding occurs, the owner can't control the bleeding, or an anesthetic reaction occurs and time is wasted because they have to find the vet, etc etc. These things do occur, and most problems are avoided if the pet stays overnight at the clinic, getting much needed rest, and monitorization and observation well before the staff leaves for the night. The vet will of course, check on the pet first thing in the morning too, and take vitals, examination, etc.
Bleeding, or insufficient monitoring can cause complications, and the vet also wants to ensure that he recovers from anesthesia well without problems. Vitals can be taken easily and quickly, as opposed to at home.
On the down side, any overnight stay can be stressful for a pet, and I personally do not advocate leaving pets overnight at clinics who do not have staff on the premises. Granted, vet clinics have survived fine with the on-call vet checking in, but this is not without certain risks. For this reason, I always try to recommend to pet owners they seek clinics who have 24-hour services/and a vet on call for emergencies, etc.
One thing you can try asking your vet. Ask if Buddy is going to be scheduled for a morning surgery, and ask if he would consider allowing him to be released to you at closing time. This way, Buddy has all day to be monitored, has recovered from anesthesia and would be in a restful state for the remainder of the night. If he refuses, chances are it is because this is a clinic policy.
Of course, there are always the owners who think nothing is problematic, take the pet home, rough-house or let the pet go wild, and sutures come out, bleeding occurs, the owner can't control the bleeding, or an anesthetic reaction occurs and time is wasted because they have to find the vet, etc etc. These things do occur, and most problems are avoided if the pet stays overnight at the clinic, getting much needed rest, and monitorization and observation well before the staff leaves for the night. The vet will of course, check on the pet first thing in the morning too, and take vitals, examination, etc.
..........Traci
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mamabear
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Re: Neutering
There is nothing to add here, I agree with Traci for same reasons. I use to work for a vet and have seen them come and go. Personally if the vet says he will check on the pooch I'd believe him and you should follow your gut. I don't like leaving any animal overnight as well due to stress but this will be a one shot deal and as long as you are comfortable with this vet then do as you feel is best. Please make sure vet knows your concerns though.
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oconnorjoy
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Re: Neutering
Thanks Traci and Mamabear....I will talk to the vet again about this but I have a feeling I will end up letting Buddy stay the night if he insists. I could take Buddy to another vet but I hesitate to do so as this vet is so good to him. I'll let you know how it goes.
Joy
Joy
Re: Neutering
Talking and asking won't hurt, particularly if surgery is early morning, he might allow you to take Buddy home at closing time. But, try not to be too disappointed if he doesn't. If he's a really good vet, chances are, he wants his patients for observation, monitoring vitals after anesthesia, and give them a restful night with no activity, etc.
..........Traci
Re: Neutering
I know in my town there is NO Vet who has someone on duty 24 hrs, so I have to trust that they will check in. Sometimes you don't have a choice. But someone from one of the Vets is always on call for an emergency.
There were times when it broke my heart to leave Winnie...but I really felt she was better there for the time and circumstances.
There were times when it broke my heart to leave Winnie...but I really felt she was better there for the time and circumstances.
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oconnorjoy
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Re: Neutering
Buddy is home at last. He wasn't too happy about being left at the vets...they had the surgery scheduled for the late afternoon but wanted him there at 8am. The vet tech said that he sat in his cage and sulked...he turned his head if they talked to him. He is so sensitive. He had some problems with bleeding and they had to give him a shot of Clotol. He was also fitted with an E-collar and I am supposed to give him 32mg of Tolfedine once a day for 5 days. Is that standard? He is doing well...except for not liking the E-collar.
Joy
Joy
Re: Neutering
Tolfedine is an NSAID, used for inflammation or pain. No, it's not standard, but since bleeding occured, there may have also been inflammation, particularly if Buddy was licking or biting at the area.
..........Traci