Sounds to me like you have a very good vet,leaving nothing to chance.
Vet Gen test/ Spay
Yup...it's me once again. Got Copper's test results back from VetGen this week and she is affected for vwd.
Had to take Cobalt to the vet today for shots so talked to the vet about doing Copper's spay. She said that typically she would not get all bent out of shape on an affected status, but knowing that Copper had some clotting issues the first time they tried to do the spay, they want to make sure that they are prepared should something happen.
This is what the vet wants.....cryoprecipitate , DVAAP or whatever it is, and also talked about possibly having a donor dog present. Are these reasonable things to have ready? Is there anything else that I should request?
Had to take Cobalt to the vet today for shots so talked to the vet about doing Copper's spay. She said that typically she would not get all bent out of shape on an affected status, but knowing that Copper had some clotting issues the first time they tried to do the spay, they want to make sure that they are prepared should something happen.
This is what the vet wants.....cryoprecipitate , DVAAP or whatever it is, and also talked about possibly having a donor dog present. Are these reasonable things to have ready? Is there anything else that I should request?
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Java's tests came out ok before her surgery, but the vet told me that at least two of the vets in the prcatice bring their dogs into the office whenever there is surgery scheduled, just in case a dog needs blood. Sounds as though you've got a vet who is erring on the side of caution and that's a good thing!
The vet/tech should let you know if Copper is able to eat or drink that morning before the surgery - most give you a pre-op sheet to take home as a gentle reminder.
The vet/tech should let you know if Copper is able to eat or drink that morning before the surgery - most give you a pre-op sheet to take home as a gentle reminder.
I'm old school now days they sometimes say they can have water but I think it is best no food or water after midnight.
They have less chance of Aspiration Pneumonia I believe in better safe than sorry.
Buddy's Mom ( breeder) is a vet tech she takes Buddy's Grandfather in to be a donor dog sometimes.
Sounds like you have a great vet wanting all things to be in place better to be over prepared than trying to scramble around and get a donor dog there also seems like you cover all your bases nothing happens its when you are not covered everything goes to pot.
Good Luck on your girls spay I'm sure all will go well.
Patches Mom
They have less chance of Aspiration Pneumonia I believe in better safe than sorry.
Buddy's Mom ( breeder) is a vet tech she takes Buddy's Grandfather in to be a donor dog sometimes.
Sounds like you have a great vet wanting all things to be in place better to be over prepared than trying to scramble around and get a donor dog there also seems like you cover all your bases nothing happens its when you are not covered everything goes to pot.
Good Luck on your girls spay I'm sure all will go well.
Patches Mom
I don't think it is unreasonable unless the price for the spay itself is unreasonable because of it. Having some precautions in place is fine but don't let the vet overcharge you.Wegs813 said:Yup...it's me once again. Got Copper's test results back from VetGen this week and she is affected for vwd.
Had to take Cobalt to the vet today for shots so talked to the vet about doing Copper's spay. She said that typically she would not get all bent out of shape on an affected status, but knowing that Copper had some clotting issues the first time they tried to do the spay, they want to make sure that they are prepared should something happen.
This is what the vet wants.....cryoprecipitate , DVAAP or whatever it is, and also talked about possibly having a donor dog present. Are these reasonable things to have ready? Is there anything else that I should request?
I am doing the same thing with Bumpy - having cryoprecipitate transfused before and after....
How do you find a donor dog though?
How do you find a donor dog though?
The vet usually knows donor dogs. When I was in the E-vet, they had a list of donor dogs for procedures and ones who frequently donated blood for the supply.lanabana said:I am doing the same thing with Bumpy - having cryoprecipitate transfused before and after....
How do you find a donor dog though?
That was my biggest fear was that they were going to order all these things, we would not use them and then they would charge me for it.velmadobe said:I don't think it is unreasonable unless the price for the spay itself is unreasonable because of it. Having some precautions in place is fine but don't let the vet overcharge you.
My fears have been put to rest....they are going to attempt to get everything from an emergency vet with the understanding that if we do not use them, there is no charge and they get returned. The donor dog, is one that belongs to my vet personally.
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