Re: Anaphylactic, Anesthesia.

In Reply to: Anaphylactic, Anesthesia.
Category:   Medical
Posted by:  Fabio de Oliveira Bonfim.
Posted on:  April 27, 2002 at 17:24:44

: Dear Sirs:

: I was the happy proprietor of an one-year-old Jack Russell dog whose life due to an Anaphylactic complication during the surgical procedures.

: As I intend buying another Jack Russell to substitute my deleased pet from the same breeder (the same parents as well), I would like to know the chances for the same thing to happen with this new dog. As a matter of fact, I donīt want this occurence to be repeated. Is the race inclined to any kind of genealogical issues?

: Iīm looking forward to your response. If you have any further recommendations, advice or suggestions, I would apreciate it very much receiving them to prevent future problems.
: Sincerily yours, Fabio de Oliveira Bonfim

Response:

Dear Fabio,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your terrier.

The Jack Russell breed is known to have genetic defects (see link below) but I do not know if any of them would cause an adverse reaction to anesthesia. I suggest you speak to your vet (or a vet) regarding what types of genetic defects could be responsible and then compare them to the list of those found in the JRT.

I'm sorry that I can't be of more help. Again, my sympathies on the loss of your terrier.

Warm regards,
Leslie