Any concerns with pugs going under for surgery?

[RyanL]

It's almost time to get my little one fixed, and I was wondering if I should be concerned at all about having her put under, given how delicate a pug's breathing can be. My pup doesn't seem to have any breathing problems, at least nothing major, but I do want to be prepared for when the big day comes, if there is anything I should know.

Thanks!!

[Rosiepug]

I think if your Vet has put pugs under before, you should feel comfortable.
Your little one will be fine but we all worry when it's our own!

[andy9020]

Talk to your vet and see what they know about pugs! I would suggest blood work prior to putting her under. The vet will be able to tell a lot with the results from the blood work. 99% of the time you won't have anything to worry about but you can't be too sure.

[bumble]

Someone here (a doctor) told me ketamine and valium induction, and sevofluorene or isofluorane maintenance anesthesia is what should be used for brachycefalic (sp?) breeds.

Good luck!

[dizzy]

Mine has just been knocked out to have teeth removed and her remaining ones cleaned and i think was out a fair while, apart from some minor irritation making her wheeze from the tube you wouldnt of known anything had happened

[shaynapug]

Hopefully, you're going to a vet that is used to doing surgery on dogs with pushed in faces!!!!

I'm not up on the latest stuff to put them under, as I know since my vet does bulldogs, that he uses the best!

Dogs with pushed in faces need to have the tubes left in longer....and need to be closely monitored!!!!!!

If you have a vet that does have this knowledge, while any surgery runs a risk...just like in humans...usually all goes well and they're home in your arms by that night!

We all worry........so we'll all hold your hand when you do go in!

[MandyPug]

Just want to add to the above, make sure you request an open IV line in. It's mandatory in human surgeries and can mean the difference between life or death if they crash on the table. Better safe than sorry and it's easier and faster to inject life saving drugs to an IV line than trying to find a vein.

[ownedby5pugs]

My vet knows NOT to use any type of pre-meds PERIOD. If there is a problem most times it's caused from the pre-meds they can't reverse. I also make sure they put in a IV catheter and they get fluids during the entire surgery.(not normally done) Good luck to your little one.