five month old siberian husky

[pacnw12]

we took our five month old siberian to the vet to get her spayed. She died on the table. The vet said she died from shok that as soon as he made the incision she died. She was a healthy dog. What could have caused this.


thanks for your help,
devastated

[divegirl]

Hi hun, so very sorry to hear your news, this must be absolutley devastating for you. Was your puppy insured? If she was there will be an autopsey[sp] to confirm the cause of death I would imagine. Hopefully Lankeela will be around later and she may be able to give you some clues as to why this happened. My thoughts and love are with you.

Lisa x

[leelapops]

Oh, I am so sorry. I can't help with why she died, but you must be in bits, and my heart goes out to you.

Lisa x

[Annlinda]

As I understand it Huskies can be sensitive to some drugs particularly anaesthetics due to their low metabolic rate and lack of body weight.Friend had similar problem but dog was saved by very quick acting Vet.
www.harleys-paws.com/Proscons.html
So sorry for you.

[lankeela]

So sorry to hear this. As Annlinda said, and the following quote confirms:

"You need an understanding and experienced veterinary surgeon. Sibes are sensitive to some drugs, particularly anaesthetics, sedatives and tranquillisers. This is due to their relatively low metabolic rate and lack of body fat. Also the bulk of their fur can lead vets to overestimate their weight and so overdose them. Sibes should always be weighed accurately beforehand to avoid this."

Sadly this is too late for your little baby, and I doubt very much if the vet would admit to having made a mistake. Of course, it could have been a heart problem but even with a postmortem it is unlikely you will ever know.

Let us hope if this was the case, that the vet has learned a very valuable lesson.

For information greyhounds also have similar problems with anaesthetics, again due to very little excess body fat.
They also suffer easily from dehydration so in warm weather should not be allowed to exercise too much.

You could try asking for a written report from the vet.

[jules77]

oh my god how awful, I really feel for you.......as Lankeela says it is too late for hindsight, and the vet wont admit to an error, but I would ask for a written report.. My old boy had to have an operation when he was 11 years old, and due to his age the vet used an anasethic for greyhounds. If it was me, I would go to the Royal Veterinary College for some advice, as if the vet didnt take all possible precautions you could have grounds to prosecute, not that it will bring back you poor girl.

[cruella]

Oh my god,
Our little Westie, Misty is booked in at the Vet to be spayed on Friday. She is 15 months. She is so little and I am getting a bit worried now after reading about your puppy.
I am so sorry. Hang in there!

[lankeela]

Cruella, generally speaking speying is a routine operation that vets carry many times a week. The unfortunate situation with the sibe puppy is very, very unusual. Please don't be worried, but if you would feel better, ask your vet about the anaesthetic and for him to reassure you.

[cruella]

Thanks lankeela
You have made me feel a little better about Friday
Cheers.

[tiggerwoo]

I would like to say how sorry I am to hear of your very sad loss.God bless her and God bless you ...you must be broken hearted x

[whippetycros]

So sorry to hear of your dreadful loss