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Can a fasting dog drink?

Robin132 · 2014-02-16 21:10:46

My dog has to go in for xrays tomorrow and she has to go in fasting for the anesthetic but can she have a drink in the drink in the morning? Obviously no food, just water? I can't remember! Thanks

16-02-2014 10:10pm

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Robin132

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My dog has to go in for xrays tomorrow and she has to go in fasting for the anesthetic but can she have a drink in the drink in the morning? Obviously no food, just water? I can't remember! Thanks

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#2 16-02-2014 10:12pm

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Yes, but not bucket loads, just a tiny bit

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#3 16-02-2014 11:52pm

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I would say no because the anaesthetic makes them get sick so you don't want anything in their stomach.

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#4 17-02-2014 12:34am

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Usually the advise given is withdraw food from 6 and leave water overnight so generally it's okay once they don't drink a load!

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#5 17-02-2014 1:37pm

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Got our fella neutered the other day and was told exactly that. No food from midnight, but leave his water out for him as usual.

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