Snoops mom
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My 12 yr old civie is having a dental on Thursday with probably a couple of extractions (estimate is for 2 or 3)
her bloodwork is great however she will have fasted for over 12 hrs and for as long as 17hrs, and I am wondering if I should request that they give her some (say 75 to 100ccs?) sub Q fluids?
My girl Raven got subQ fluids after her dental but I wasn't told why she was and they've not given subQ fluids to any of my other cats- she is presumed to be the oldest (at approx 14yrs old) but we don't actually know her age, and Nell is right up at 12, so.....
I just worry about this causing stress on her kidneys, isn't there decreased blood flow to the kidneys during a dental? is that because of the anesthesia, or the fasting, or both?
My cats RARELY drink water, so although they now allow them to have water available, it really doesn't make much of a difference, she won't drink it.
what are your thoughts on this?
does your vet give your cat(s) fluids before, during or after a dental?
I would think it would make more sense to have them during the dental but I don't know if that throws off their blood pressure or messes with the anesthesia or something else......
any input greatly appreciated!!
thanks
althea
her bloodwork is great however she will have fasted for over 12 hrs and for as long as 17hrs, and I am wondering if I should request that they give her some (say 75 to 100ccs?) sub Q fluids?
My girl Raven got subQ fluids after her dental but I wasn't told why she was and they've not given subQ fluids to any of my other cats- she is presumed to be the oldest (at approx 14yrs old) but we don't actually know her age, and Nell is right up at 12, so.....
I just worry about this causing stress on her kidneys, isn't there decreased blood flow to the kidneys during a dental? is that because of the anesthesia, or the fasting, or both?
My cats RARELY drink water, so although they now allow them to have water available, it really doesn't make much of a difference, she won't drink it.
what are your thoughts on this?
does your vet give your cat(s) fluids before, during or after a dental?
I would think it would make more sense to have them during the dental but I don't know if that throws off their blood pressure or messes with the anesthesia or something else......
any input greatly appreciated!!
thanks
althea