Bracco Italiano and recorded problems with Anaesthesia.

When I came into the breed Bracco, I soon learned there had been cases of Bracchi that have sensitive to sedation and anaesthesia.  Ladies who owned the breed for a long time offered advice and warnings.
The Drug used Medetomidine which is commonly used in the UK in particular.  It is called Dominator. 
I understand from reading that other dogs also have had reactions to this drug.   We owned a Pug 10 years ago whose heart stopped under sedation and a reaction to the drug. They managed to re start his heart with drugs. 
So I do not say this with out reason and I do like everyone to be informed well. 

​Dominator is a first generation drug, and not all veterinary practises use it.  I know mine still does so it's worth telling people this still happens. 

Is is very important to tell your veterinarian about this if you own a Bracco because they can be ready in case things go wrong.   You can find more articles online about this problem in dogs.   They may choose a lower dose. They may choose to have reversal drugs ready at the side to use quickly. 

One thing is sure they must be monitored closely during the whole process even afterwards.  For example we find with our Hungarian Vizsla they must be kept very warm after operations and the use of a silver blanket is beneficial.  

​I hope this article is helpful and it can save a dog.  I do believe as a breed the Bracco Italiano is a sensitive dog breed to drugs, vaccines and they thrive so much more being as natural as possible. They suit homes which are prepared to raise their pets with raw quality nutrition, do worm counting over just treating, and titre testing over repeated vaccinations. 

Rachel x