warning against anaesthetic....vets

[LOX]

Last week i took my i11 month old German Shepherd tp the vets for general anaesthetic for castration. I really had no concerns, the vet told me that it is the easeist, quickest most common operation that any animal can have. I booked him in for last wednesday at 8.30. The vet told me that Kane is a young healthy dog with a good strong heartbeat.....no worries
I arrived home at about 9.30 and expected a call around lunch time, the vets called me at 10.30 to tell me that Kane had passed away whilst under the anaesthetic...
I have since found out that that it is the most dangerous thing any animal can under go....if only i had known!!!! Apparently, the statistics are 1 in a thousand 'and they call this RARE.
Kane was one in a million ! I really loved him so much. A huge part of me died last Wednesday and both myself and my husband are heartbroke as well as the rest of my family, he was the most loving, gentle, loyal pal and i am missing him so much, i dont ever think we will get over this...So.... really. all i want to say is that if you are thinking of any surgery for your animal please be aware of the the risks....WE WERE NOT!!!!! x x x

[wolf63]

I am sorry to hear about Kane, it is horrible when an animal dies young.

All operations, even on humans, carry a risk if general anaesthetic are used. It is a small risk - but, as you found out, it is a real risk.

I really am sorry that you had to go through this horrible experience.

[tiggerwoo]

I was very touched to read your post about Kane.Please accept my sincere sympathies in your very sad loss. What a terrible thing to have happened to your beloved boy. God bless him and may he rest in peace. x

[divegirl]

So sorry to hear your news, Run free Kane!

Lisa x

[Kleiber]

So sorry as well, LOX, that's a terrible thing to happen, especially in a young animal. You and your family have my heartfelt sympathy. Luv, K xx

[kipchik]

awwwww lox,,,,i was due to book my cat in for the same thing,,,,thnx for the warning,,i dont know if i'll now go ahead,,i've lost dogs and a big part of you goes with them,,i lost my first gsd when she was 3 and a half and she hanged herself,i was 5 months pregnant at the time,,i dont really think i've ever gotten over it,,and this was 1991 xxxx

[horsestache1]

So very sorry to hear about Kane, you will never forget him but things will get easier for you as time goes by.

As Wolf63 says general anaesthetic does carry a risk in all animals.

[ruthann58]

so very sorry to hear about kane i can understand you being heartbroken there is nothing any of us can say to make you feel better but just to let you know lots of us on here know what you are going through and we send our love to you both ruthxx

[GypsyGSD]

I really am sorry to hear about your loss , my heart goes out to you GypsyX

[cruella]

I am so sorry about your loss. Such a young dog too. You all must be heartbroken!
Nothing anyone can say to ease your pain.
Well, he has gone to "Rainbow Bridge" and is running free now.
Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[lankeela]

So very sorry, but it is a fact that there is a risk with any anaesthetic, albeit a very small one. Your Kane was just unlucky that something was not right with him. I would hate to think other people would not have their dogs or cats operated on if they needed it just because of the possible risk. Unfortunately we have to rely on our vets, and in the long run many more dogs ands cats would lose their lives if we did not have them, and if dogs and cats were not neutered think of the many thousands that would end up being put down because they could not be homed or were not wanted.

I know this will not help you but think of the good times and I hope you can consider giving a home to another dog as you obviously have so much love to give to an animal.

[leelapops]

LOX I am so sorry to hear of your very untimely loss. Kane is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge...Deepest sympathies X

[pantz]

hi lox, im so sorry to hear about kane,and at such a young age too. im disgusted to know that the vets failed to mention to you what risks are involved as you should always tell the client that. i have worked as a veterinary nurse for 5 years and have always been told that you should always make sure clients are aware before letting their pets go under any operation. regardless of how big or small tha animal is,there is always a risk when putting any animal under anaesthetia.

[888sally888]

I had my bitch Pickles spay last wednesday and can only thank god she is fine.

I am so sorry about Kane - its heartbreaking x

[yelofox]

Sorry to hear of your loss........Thinking of you x

[doglets]

i m so sorry. It is so very very sad.
what should we do?
so young the little darling.
I m thinking of you.

[LOX]

Thank you all for your kind messages. Really sorry kipchip about your horrendous loss with your GSD especially been pregnant at the same time, it must have been really traumatic!! At least i have the comfort that Kane was asleep when this happened but the pain is still hard to bare and my heart goes out to you, I also will never get over loosing him, it;s like living through a real life nightmare.
The vet did give us a disclaimer to sign, but even when you;re sighning it you dont really think that anything is going to go wrong really, do you ? well i did;n't, it never crossed my mind for a split second that i would never see him again,
Oh well, here;s a little good news. We are travelling to Manchester in the morning to collect a 6 week old GSD dog which we went to see 2 weeks ago, I;ve been through every emotion possible during the last 10 days but i am looking forward to getting him now, infact, I;m really excited and dont think i;m gonna get much sleep tonight. This new puppy will never replace Kane but he will fill the huge spce in our home and our hearts.
Hi Lankeela, thank you also for your reply, ido understand exactly what you say and agree with you but, i wont ever have my dog put under anaesthitic again unless it really does mean ;life or death; i'm sure you'll understand
Thank you all again and ill keep you posted on our new addition x x x

[888sally888]

Thats great news!! Any fingers or shoes still in one piece?!