How long it takes to neuter a 6-month-old cavapoo? IV anaesthesia
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2016-04-17

Fri 15th April 2016

This video shares my knowledge of the use of domitor + ketamine IV anaesthesia in a dog neutering.  Each vet will have his or her own experience and formula.

Neutering a Cavapoo using injectable IV anaesthesia can be completed in 14 minutes from time of injection to completion of stitching.  This is provided that the vet clips the dog pre-injection and is well prepared. 

I incised 5 mm length skin pre-scrotal area, express the testicle, incise tunica exposing the spermatic cord and blood vessels. I ligate the latter with 5 throws of the suture on one side and then the other side. 2 interrupted sutures on the skin. 2/0 absorbable sutures.  

The depth of analgesia is excellent provided the surgery can be completed within 15-20 minutes by the vet. I have a standby isoflurane gas facility ready to top up with isoflurane if necessary. It was not need in this case.