Give the clinic the full picture
- Videos of breathing during sleep and after a normal walk.
- Any overheating, collapse, vomiting or regurgitation episodes.
- All medicines, supplements, allergies and previous anaesthetic reactions.
- Current weight, test results and records from previous procedures.
Questions worth asking
- How will the team assess BOAS and the airway?
- Who will monitor the dog continuously and which parameters will be tracked?
- How are intubation, oxygen support and temperature control organised?
- When is the breathing tube removed and how is recovery observed?
- What is the pain-control plan and what should happen during the first night at home?
Do not improvise the preparation
The clinic should set the timing of the last meal, water and morning medicines. Do not extend fasting or stop prescribed medication without instructions. If the dog’s condition changes before the procedure, tell the team before travelling.
After returning home
- Keep the dog in a cool, quiet area.
- Follow written instructions for food, water and medication.
- Call immediately for laboured breathing, blue gums, collapse or repeated vomiting.
Sources and useful links
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