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Post by fleafighter on Apr 20, 2009 14:02:55 GMT -5
Hoggle is going for his neutering tomorrow & im wondering how long do you usually keep food/water away before they go in to the vet? 5-6 years ago i was told 12 hrs,i made the decision that 8 was enough. ive read recently that 4 hours is enough,that seems a little risky to me?? the folks at the vets office like 12 hours for dogs,so they tell me that first,i tell them thats a long time for a ferret-i wont do that. they told me just make sure his stomache is empty-like i know whats going on in there! unless yall have better info for me i guess itll be midnight when he gets his food & water pulled. i guess it wouldnt seem so bad if i knew they would feed him when he was able to eat tomorrow after surgery but i have a feeling he will get treated like a dog-nothing till he gets home here at night!! anyway im going to worry about him way too much even if it all went the way i think is best!!!
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Post by greta on Apr 20, 2009 16:03:06 GMT -5
It takes 3-4 hours for food to pass through a ferret's digestive tract from the time it goes into the mouth until it's eliminated as waste at the other end, FF. So I wouldn't let Hoggle go more than 4 hours without food and water before you take him to the vet for his surgery. The no food/no water rule is to prevent vomiting during surgery. I hope this helps you. Hugs, Greta
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lorelei0922
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Post by lorelei0922 on Apr 20, 2009 18:27:01 GMT -5
we simply skip breakfast... that's more than enough
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Post by fleafighter on Apr 20, 2009 19:01:22 GMT -5
thanks for your help! i knew ferrets empty fast but didnt know it was that fast!! i thought maybe 6 hrs. i think my vet does not do many ferret surgeries, but is capable. the confusion happens when he falls back on dog & cat procedure/treatment to fill in the gaps. i generally question him about things like that & he will look it up or tell me i probly have more info on it & go with what i think or know. it makes me feel better having a more accurate time from you guys whove done this more!!
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Post by huronna on Apr 20, 2009 22:08:22 GMT -5
I agree with the 4 hour fast. It will probably wind up being longer as I'm sure the surgery won't begin the instant you bring your ferret in. Usually it's still a couple of hours before they actually do the surgery. I always make sure I bring their favorite food with me also, so that when they come out of the anesthesia there will be something for him to eat
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Post by mysticalmanana on Apr 20, 2009 22:22:22 GMT -5
For Asia's adrenal surgery we were told to feed her before bringing her in and her surgery was for noon, they shouldnt be fasted any longer than 4 hours my vet said.
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Post by fleafighter on Apr 21, 2009 7:05:15 GMT -5
well my little man just left for the vets. he left hungry,i did let him get a small drink though. i took his food out this morning after 3,knowing that this vet does get started on his surgeries pretty early. anyway Hoggle didnt eat throughout the night(i know cause i only half slept waiting to hear crunching)-he sleeps like a rock thru the night, usually doesnt eat anything till like 6 am. so he fasted himself i guess. i sent his food & water with him.my brothers supposed to tell them to feed him as soon as hes ready after surgery. ill be calling in about noon to check on him & tell them about feeding him myself.
ive only ever had one ferret have surgery-that was Elmo's neutering years ago. i know ideas about ferrets have changed a bit since then. between my inexperience & knowing how fragile ferrets can be sometimes,how quickly you lose them,ive spent the weekend worrying about this.i know its a very simple procedure,done all the time-but not on my ferrets!! i have more questions for you guys, once Hoggle comes home tonight im sure ill have dozens more going through my head. please bear with me!! & thanks again!!
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Post by huronna on Apr 21, 2009 7:27:12 GMT -5
We'll be waiting for his update. The lsat ferret I had that had adrenal surgery was up and eating about 30 minutes after I brought her home. She even made it to her papers to go potty , though she was a little groggy still
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Post by wildbunch on Apr 21, 2009 8:10:55 GMT -5
Hope your baby is going to be alright. Will say a prayer.
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Post by mysticalmanana on Apr 21, 2009 9:56:10 GMT -5
Sending good thoughts and prayers for your little one this morning.
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Post by fleafighter on Apr 21, 2009 11:28:50 GMT -5
all went well,Hoggle is awake & "perky" im told. she said theyd be offering him some food & see if hes ready to eat & drink. he gets to spend the afternoon there waking up & resting. so thats good.
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Post by greta on Apr 21, 2009 11:52:37 GMT -5
Thank you for the update on Hoogle, FF. It's so good to know your boy came through his surgery with flying colors. When you get him home, give him a soft, gentle kiss for me. Huggers, Greta
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Post by huronna on Apr 21, 2009 22:22:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. I'm sure Hoggle is home with you now and enjoying your love
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Post by loveaferret on Apr 21, 2009 23:06:53 GMT -5
I get mine ready about 4 am vet likes them there at vet offices between 8 am - 9 am , I get the vet carrier ready with a sleep sack and I get the ferret from the cage and put into carrier so I dont have to pull food & water from every one , I'm had 3 ferrets done in 1995 1 sister spayed and 2 brothers neutered and another ferret neutered in 2001(wicca) and a biopicy on Sachi Mo in 2002 her too have to hold the food
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