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Siwsan

(27,291 posts)
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:08 PM Jan 2023

I just realized I wasn't given any dietary restrictions for Arthur, before tomorrow's vet visit

I'm thinking what the vet will do is more of a procedure than a surgery. Regardless, I'm not leaving any food out, tonight. I'll put out some kibble after I get Arthur into the carrier.

Fingers crossed this is the only non routine vet visit for the rest of 2023.

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I just realized I wasn't given any dietary restrictions for Arthur, before tomorrow's vet visit (Original Post) Siwsan Jan 2023 OP
It is quite likely sedation/anesthesia is going to be necessary based on what you previously hlthe2b Jan 2023 #1
That's the plan Siwsan Jan 2023 #3
Why was the veterinarian going to give you any dietary restrictions? TexasTowelie Jan 2023 #2
HAHA!! Siwsan Jan 2023 #4
I would be Rebl2 Jan 2023 #6
... sprinkleeninow Jan 2023 #5
I always take Othello off food by 11 pm if I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2023 #7
Well, the boys (Madoc) knocked over the kibble and SOMEHOW got the top off Siwsan Jan 2023 #9
... SheltieLover Jan 2023 #8

hlthe2b

(106,367 posts)
1. It is quite likely sedation/anesthesia is going to be necessary based on what you previously
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:11 PM
Jan 2023

described, so what you plan is quite appropriate. No food late tonight and overnight and no breakfast prior to your appointment.

I suspect Arthur has had a partial rectal prolapse and the veterinarian will want to treat the area for swelling and reinsert, then place a little circular (purse-string) suture temporarily to allow it to heal. I'm sure Arthur will do just fine. to you both.

Siwsan

(27,291 posts)
3. That's the plan
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:16 PM
Jan 2023

I've also learned to wait to put on my coat until AFTER I get him in the carrier. If I'm wearing a coat and try to pick him up, he's pretty much tuned in to what's about to happen and a through the house chase ensues.

The good thing is, if I have to leave him for a while, I'm only about a 5 minute drive from the office.

TexasTowelie

(116,812 posts)
2. Why was the veterinarian going to give you any dietary restrictions?
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:14 PM
Jan 2023


It sounds like you get to eat as you please.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,934 posts)
7. I always take Othello off food by 11 pm if
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 09:13 PM
Jan 2023

He needs anything beyond a routine checkup. I have always done this and never had any issues.

Siwsan

(27,291 posts)
9. Well, the boys (Madoc) knocked over the kibble and SOMEHOW got the top off
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 06:40 AM
Jan 2023

I've been so sleep deprived, apparently I didn't screw it on tight. Madoc is the king of taking advantage of that. I'm so ANGRY at myself, right now.

I'm taking him in, regardless, just in case it won't be a problem. I live just a little over a mile from the clinic so if they say to bring him back tomorrow, that's fine.

It dawned on me that they did say to bring him in at any time, today, so that leads me to believe it will be OK. But, again, if need be, we'll go back tomorrow and tonight I will lock the kibble jar in the pantry.

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