Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: GSP health question
My ex had a rescue GSP that died this morning under anaesthetic. He was only 5 years old. He has decided not to have an autopsy done but we were wondering if GSP's have a history of problems with anaesthetic?
I'm sorry to hear the dog died Linda, I have had G.S.P.'s about 20 years and I've had 3 of them operated on under general anaesthetic with no problems. I know a fair number of other G.S.P. owners and none of them have mentioned a problem either.
The vets don't know why he died and are in shock themselves. They tried for half an hour to revive him to no avail. My ex refused to have the PM done as he doesn't believe in it. (He was brought up in India and has some unusual beliefs ) The vets wanted to do the PM so that they could find out what happened. Mind you, apparently they have a huge file from his previous vet, so there may have been a problem that we didn't know about. I only found this out when we collected him to bring home for burying.
I am so sorry to read that you have lost your GSP in this way.
My gang have had various anaesthetics over the years for bits n pieces - hip scores, removal lumps, suturing working injuries etc.. Fortunately never had a problem - always have pre op bloods checked and full MOT to make sure nothing unsuspected is lurking that may give rise to problems.
Not aware that GSP's have a particular problem with anaesthetics but as Weima says all aneasthetics carry a risk and without a PM you will probably never know just what the problem was.
Don't vet's recommend they do a health workup before operating on older dogs, not to sure of the age they start doing them but it's supposed to pinpoint any problems.
Jan
Don't vet's recommend they do a health workup before operating on older dogs, not to sure of the age they start doing them but it's supposed to pinpoint any problems.
Jan
Yes. My vet recommends it over 8 but even then it is at the discretion of the owner. If they choose not to have the pre check up then they have to sign a disclaimer to say so. _________________ Claire Minstergate Weimaraners
So sad to here about your loss.
I have a friend that took his Visla dog to have an op. Can't remember what it was for. But it also died on the table. Found out it had a large cancerous tumor. It didn't show any signs of it.
So sorry to hear this. Unfortunately GAs can be dangerous, and sometimes stuff like this happens. As others have said, vets don't take GAs lightly, and ours give our dogs a total check first - regardless of age.
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) The vets wanted to do the PM so that