Can I feed before sedation?

[SNORKEY]

Hi, my boy is being sedated in the morning so we can get his teeth done. Is it ok if he has a small breakfast about 45 mins before?

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

Hi, my boy is being sedated in the morning so we can get his teeth done. Is it ok if he has a small breakfast about 45 mins before?

I wouldn't X

 

[bumblelion]

I always do and never been a problem. I wouldn't feed too soon after sedation though. I have to with my boy as he would get worked up if he didn't get his feed and therefore wouldn't stand to be sedated!!

 

[bumblelion]

Meant to say I normally feed an hour before but they have access to hay up until sedated

 

[Marydoll]

Personally i wouldnt as i suspect it might slow down the digestive system a bit, but if in doubt phone and ask your vet

 

[Toast]

Mine have had bucket feeds an hour before and always have access to haylage but nothing for an hour after sedation

 

[SNORKEY]

We've run out of hay now so he won't have any of that. Il give him a small token feed about an hour before then, I'm sure it won't hurt, and he'l go nuts if the others get fed and he doesn't.

 

[AdorableAlice]

Don't if you are using ACP, it needs to go into an empty tum to be most effective.

 

[paulineh]

All 5 of mine had their teeth done this morning and were fed as usual ( normal feed ) They were brought in from the field ,so had been grazing before hand.

I always wait for an hour or so before allowing them out to the field. I have never had a problem at all They also have a very small very wet feed before they are turned out just to see if there is a problem.