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Post by ntg on Apr 20, 2017 20:16:39 GMT
It's great to hear that you're more confident with your new vet and that your girl is doing better. Just wanted to note that as far as I'm aware gas sedation using isoflurane is a form of general anaesthetic, so it might just be that that's what your old vet lists isoflurane use as. Not that it really matters.
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Post by millyy on Apr 20, 2017 20:59:34 GMT
I think you're right there- just a difference in terminology (and possibly the degree of sedation, to an extent, as I think incisors can often be done under lighter sedation than molars)
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Post by yasmin on Apr 21, 2017 19:14:57 GMT
The only reasons, that I can think of, for not taking X-rays is (1) if the vet is afraid that her condition is so poor that she is likely to pass away from the anesthetic (it is always a risk), and/or (2) that taking X-rays will not show anything that can be cured making the cost of the x-rays and the risk not worth it. It will, however, show root invasion into nasal/eye cavities.
Glad that she is doing much better. If the eye discharge is white then it probably isn't anything to be concerned about (talked to my vet yesterday about this because two of my degus have a white discharge from time to time). If the eye is glued shut or the discharge is yellow/greenish, then that would indicate an infection.
Is she eating well? Does she maintain a steady weight?
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