How risky is dental anesthesia for dogs with collapsing trachea?

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Just got back from a vet with Bella for the pink small lump against one of remaining teeth. That vet believes it is hyperplasia due to a tooth that is loose. Bella goes to her regular vet Wednesday, but it will probably need to be removed. She had dental cleaning/extractions last March. She has a moderate collapsing trachea (doesn't cause too many issues) and I am terrified of the procedure causing her complications with that. How risky is this for her and her trachea during/after the procedure? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 6 months old | 3.6 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello General anesthesia is a safe procedure for most pets as long as the proper precautions are taken including close monitoring both before during and after the procedure. With Bella's history I would be sure to discuss this with the veterinarian who will be doing the procedure. This is because with her having an abnormal airway she is it slightly greater risk for complications such as coughing, low oxygen levels afterwords, and worsening of her condition. However during the procedure she should have an endotracheal tube which were actually keep her airway open. The main concern would be for after the procedure. The veterinarian that is going to be doing this procedure may want to take x-raysreevaluate her trachea.

How risky is dental anesthesia for dogs with collapsing trachea?

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