Re: Question #8: Vets Neutering
Just about any vet can handle a male cat neuter, it's a pretty basic thing. I wouldn't worry too much. I'd be more concerned with the Purina is as good as anything comment. Purina is junk, not worth feeding raccoons and skunks with, IMO. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
Re: Question #8: Vets Neutering
My vet uses sevoflurane which is suppose to be even a little safer: What is different about sevoflurane? It is less soluble than isoflurane, which means that inductions and recoveries are even faster. Mask inductions with sevoflurane were faster and of better quality than with isoflurane in one study (Johnson, et al, 1998). Sevoflurane also appears to be better tolerated by mask induction, because it has low pungency and low airway irritability. Since sevoflurane is less potent than isoflurane (MAC for sevoflurane is 2.4% for dogs), the vaporizer setting usually needs to be higher than for isoflurane. Although the amount of metabolism of sevoflurane by the liver is slightly greater than for isoflurane, the extent of metabolism is similar to isoflurane due to its insolubility (hence rapid elimination). Link for article: http://www.surgivet.com/smart/archives/Isoflurane%20vs%20Sevoflurane.pdf#search=%22Isoflurane%20vs%20Sevoflurane%20in%20pets%22 Click here if above doesn't work -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Question #8: Vets Neutering
Marissa, I think that Banfield's success depends on the vet you get. Our Banfield here has a good vet, BUT they are too expensive, so I don't go there. Don't let a name make your decision for you. Go with your gut instinct. Sounds like the guy you had was pretty good. I don't agree with his other statements on food and supplements, but maybe he's trying to cover his butt on those. I don't know. If Slinky is asymptomatic, and 6 months (although some people have theirs neutered sooner), I don't see any problem with having him neutered at Banfield. Just ask your vet if they use ISO gas to put animals out (vs. regular injected anesthesia) and if they use fluids before, during, and after the surgery. Although, it might be more simple with neuters. What I'm talking about (fluids in particular) might have more to do with the more invasive spay surgery. Not sure. Others here will know. But definitely have the ISO gas. You better check those vets before using that coupon. Once I went to a low cost clinic and I will NEVER do that again. They let my kitties go the same day and they really freaked me out coming off the anesthesia. It was horrible, plus the place wasn't so nice. Kind of seemed like an assembly line now that I look back on it. I will always regret that, but I didn't know any better. I was young, and they were my first kitties. They're still doing fine. They just turned 10. Don't be scared to call around and ask to speak with the vet directly and ask whatever questions you like, even on FeLV philosophy. If they won't talk to you, don't go to their clinic. I think that's the best way to get a good feel for a vet without visiting them in person, and paying for an office visit. :) Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
