Originally Posted by hotel4dogs

I sort of doubt that my vet lets everyone stay and watch....he and I have a pretty close relationship. Years ago I watched my dogs being spayed and neutered, too. I KNOW he doesn't normally allow that, LOL. But he's awesome, and I've referred a lot of my pet hotel customers to him and everyone has been very pleased. He does what is in the best interest of the pet, and we both knew that my Tiny would be significantly calmer if I were there to sit with her. A lot of animals are actually more agitated if the owner is there.
Karen, if you've watched Channel 5 (NBC)'s pet segment on Saturday mornings, you've probably seen him on there a bunch of times. He's Dr. Jay Whittle from Mill Creek Animal Clinic in Palos Park.
Teresa, I'd have to look on the surgery sheet (he sent a copy home with me) but I know it was predominantly propofol (sp? not sure that's the right word?). It's what they use on pregnant dogs and/or for C-sections, very safe, and the dogs come out of it VERY quickly. Within 20 minutes afterward she was up and walking around!

Originally Posted by Dallas Gold

Propofol....ummm, good stuff! Also known as the Michael Jackson special. They used it on me for my colonoscopy and it was wonderful. When you wake up you are fully alert and you can function the rest of the day. I didn't realize they were using it with dogs and I'm certainly going to ask for it at Toby's upcoming dental cleaning.

Your vet sounds like a real keeper! Isn't it a blessing to have such wonderful professionals handling your dogs' health needs?

Originally Posted by hotel4dogs

sounds like I should have had them do a colonoscopy on her at the same time

Originally Posted by CarolinaCasey

I'm glad both Toby and Tiny had good trips to the vet. I think about Toby, since he's about Casey's age. I love the old gentle souls.

Originally Posted by Dallas Gold

Oh my, do they even do doggie colonoscopies? Can you imagine your dogs going through the prep the day before? Not a visual I want to keep in my mind!

Originally Posted by Katie and Paddy's Mum

It's so funny, your original post a few days ago inspired me to begin the search for a new vet. I read your thread, and thought "now that is exactly what i want in a vet!!" and then I juxtaposed it with what I had for a vet, and felt very depressed!! So I am no longer going to settle, for I want to find someone that as my Katie ages, they will work with me to ensure her health is optimal.

I hope Tiny doesn't experience too much pain after the procedure. Sounds like a lot of good was done though and it will hopefully make life more comfortable.
And so good that you could see an improvement to Toby's reflexes after only one treatment. Hopefully this protocol will be exactly what is needed!

Wishing you all the best, and thanking you for pushing me to say "no" to mediocrity!!

Kim