Which drugs will be given to a cat Pre operation?
Pre-Hospital Sedation of Cats
| Drug | Dose |
|---|---|
| Acepromazine | Recommended: Injectable (OTM): 0.01-0.05 mg/kg Small volumes can be diluted with 0.9% saline for easier administration |
| Gabapentin | 15-30 mg/kg For most average cats, 100 mg capsule recommended |
| Trazodone | 5-10 mg/kg For most average cats, 50 mg tablet recommended |
Can a cat with heart disease go under anesthesia?
Anesthesia should not be performed in cats with definite signs of congestive heart failure due to HCM. In HCM, left ventricular myocardium thickens (concentric hypertrophy) resulting in stiff chamber. The fundamental problem in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle.
Can you have surgery with a heart murmur?
Valve Surgery Surgeries for heart murmurs often include valve repair and valve replacement. These surgeries treat the underlying valve problems in your heart that are causing the murmur. If you do need surgery, your cardiothoracic surgeon will try to make sure your surgery is as minimally invasive as possible.
What can I give cat to make sleep?
Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, and is sometimes used to treat certain hair disorders, cognitive dysfunction and separation anxiety in dogs, as well as sleep cycle disorders in dogs and cats. Generally, it is very safe, with lethargy and stomach upset being a potential issue in cases of overdose.
Can you have surgery if you have a heart problem?
You may need an echocardiogram before surgery if: You have a serious heart condition, such as uncontrolled heart failure, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), or significant valve disease. You have symptoms of heart disease, such as chest pain or shortness of breath.
Can you have surgery if your blood pressure is high?
That said, high blood pressure is usually not a reason to postpone surgery unless a person is undergoing an elective major surgery and the blood pressure is poorly controlled, which means the systolic blood pressure is 180 mmHg or higher or the diastolic blood pressure is 110 mmHg or higher.
