When receiving combination vaccines for your puppy, it is recommended not to administer the LEPTOSPIROSIS part of the vaccine until your puppy is over 4 months. Many recommend leaving this portion of the vaccine out, no matter the age of your dog.  It is the part of a vaccine most likely to cause allergic reaction in any breed of dog.

 

Do not give other vaccines with rabies, it is best to keep the vaccines two weeks apart. Giving more than one vaccine at a time can be overwhelming on a dog’s immune system.

 

If a Manchester Terrier requires surgery (spaying, neutering, or any other type of surgery) it is best to have vaccines up to date before surgery. Surgery and boosters given at the same time can be too much for the dog/puppy.

 

Anesthetic: It is very important that you let your veterinarian know that the current anesthetic of choice is ISOFLOURANE (ask that it be administered slowly) on this breed. Using other anesthetic may overdose your Manchester and again the Manchester may have a reaction to it.  Also be sure that your Manchester is well hydrated before, during and after surgery.

 

Please show this to your veterinarian, as she or he may not be familiar with the breed.

 

Sensitivity to Anesthesia:

 Summary of Cornell University Article by Dr.Jerome Gemar DVM

 

What Anesthetic Should Be Used On Manchester Terriers and why?

The concern over anesthetic safety has been, still is and always will be a concern. Complications from the anesthetic agent is more common than complications from the surgical or dental procedure. Modern medicine has markedly improved the safety of the anesthetic agents. To make them truly safe, a thorough understanding of their actions is essential.

A study done at Cornell University Veterinary School, noted there are differences in how some breeds of dogs metabolize premeds (preloads) and anesthetics, with "leaner" dogs with active metabolisms being more at risk.

The Manchester Terrier is one breed of dogs that is at RISK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Manchester Terrier should not be given premeds. They should be gassed straight down (this is a little more difficult for the Vet, but better than losing the dog on the table). Sensitive breeds do not metabolize an initial premed sedative out of the bloodstream quickly enough. When gas or injected anesthetic is administered, it causes a doubling up of the anesthetic load, resulting in depression of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems.

 

Some of the most common factors that need to be considered when selecting an anesthetic are the following:

1.  Age of the patient

2.  Pre-existing problems of the patient (liver disease, kidney insufficiency,

     cardiac irregularities, etc.)

3.  Rate of induction (how rapidly can the patient be anesthetized)

4.  Speed of recovery

5.  Affects to heart rate and rhythm

6.  Affects on blood pressure

7.  Overall safety to the patient and the hospital staff  

8.  Cost

These are not necessarily listed in the order of their importance.

 

 

 

 

~~~Isoflurane~~~ Is the newest of the gas anesthetic agents, and is considered by many to be the anesthetic of choice. This is especially true for the young, the geriatric and the critically ill patient. It is a very volatile gas, which makes for very rapid induction and rapid recovery of the Manchester Terrier as a patient. The amount of isoflurane that is absorbed by the body tissues and has to be metabolized by the body (mainly the liver and kidney) is only 0.17%. This is 100 times less than halothane and 300 times less than methoxyflurane (metoghane). This makes it much safer for the liver and kidneys and these organs have much less to do in breaking down and absorbing the anesthetic, making it the anesthetic of choice for the young, the old, or the ill Manchester Terrier.

 

Some disadvantages of isoflurane are:

 

The affect it has on lowering blood pressure.

Need of close monitoring because of its high vaporization rate.

Cost

 

~~~It is very important~~~ that the Manchester Terrier be well hydrated prior to and during the time, the anesthetic is being given. Water should not be restricted for more than 6 hours prior to surgery and intravenous fluid administration is recommended for surgeries lasting longer than 20 minutes.