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Shanatink · 07-20-2005, 08:57 PM

I cant decide what to do about getting my little ones fixed. I am scared to death and have read too many bad stories on here. Tink is 1 1/2 years and 7 lbs so I am not as scared for her. But chloe is 2 lbs at 7 1/2 months. Is she too little to get fixed? I heard they live longer if you get the females fixed because it makes them less likely to get female diesese downthe road. Is this true? Any other really good reasons why I shoudl defiently fix my girls. I have NO desire to breed and dont need to worry about and "accidental pregnancy" as I have all girls and my dogs are inside 99.9% of the time. SO what do you guys think? I want to but need a pep talk or really good reasons that will make me do it.

suzysmitt · 07-21-2005, 03:49 AM

Thanks for the post. My Gwen is only two pounds at three years and I'm scared to death to get her fixed. Skippy is a good size and is getting done on Monday. So please convince us they'll be safe.

MeganS · 07-21-2005, 03:52 AM

i heard someone say about their dog, i think it was oliver, that she was 2 pounds and got through the surgery just fine.

but you might want to talk to your vet about it first.

Luvmypupster · 07-21-2005, 04:30 AM

Brittany had her darling little Mia fixed. She's very tiny , you might contact her or go to her website to see if she has info fo you. She has lots of info and good advice for tiny yorkie owners. I think she's Brittany123 or something like that on this forum, send her a pm. But her website is www.mylittlemia.com

Diego · 07-21-2005, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

i heard someone say about their dog, i think it was oliver, that she was 2 pounds and got through the surgery just fine.

but you might want to talk to your vet about it first.

Yes , it was olivier . It is posted at the I can do , I can do post .

Shanatink · 07-21-2005, 05:50 AM

Brittany123 does have neutering info on her site: http://www.mylittlemia.com/spaying.html

Shanatink · 07-21-2005, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

Brittany123 does have neutering info on her site: http://www.mylittlemia.com/spaying.html

Its brittie123. Just wanted to correct that!

Sydney'sMom · 07-21-2005, 06:00 AM

My breeder's pet yorkie, Daphne, was fixed later in life. I think when she was 7 or 8 years old. They never wanted to fix her before that becuase of her size...she is only about 2.5 lbs. But when they bought their own stud they had to. An accidental pregnancy would have been way more dangerous for her than the spaying. She came through the surgery just fine...even at her age. I hope that helps.

JCarlson2004 · 07-21-2005, 06:02 AM

My Katie was 14 ounces at 6 months old when I had her fixed. I was frightened too but she came through w/ flying colors. Just make sure the doctor uses a GAS anesthesia called Isoflourane - hope I spelled that right.

Shanatink · 07-21-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

My Katie was 14 ounces at 6 months old when I had her fixed. I was frightened too but she came through w/ flying colors. Just make sure the doctor uses a GAS anesthesia called Isoflourane - hope I spelled that right.

Thanks for the info on the anethesia. Thats what I need to know. I cant believe your dog is that small! Holy cow!

I think I am scared because I sort of go to a country vet. They have been awesome so far with everything I have ever brought any of my dogs in for but I dont see a lot of prissy small breeds in there office. So I guess I am questioning their experience with neutering that size dog. I think I want to find another vet just to do that surgery but I also dont like going to someone I dont know. SO this is my dilema. I guess I need to ask my reg vet exactly what kind of anethesia they use and stuff like that and see what you guys think. ANy other questions I should ask my vet?

Sydney'sMom · 07-21-2005, 06:25 AM

They will be putting a tube down her throat during the surgery. Make sure that they have one small enough for her tiny neck. You don't want a trachea problem.

JCarlson2004 · 07-21-2005, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydney'sMom

They will be putting a tube down her throat during the surgery. Make sure that they have one small enough for her tiny neck. You don't want a trachea problem.

Yes!!! Make sure the use a TINY tube! Also, make sure the VET does this .... NOT THE VET TECH!! This is VERY important because the vet tech is learning and training - he could make a mistake. Make sure you stress that the vet must do this!

JCarlson2004 · 07-21-2005, 06:30 AM

Yeah she was very tiny for the operation. But now my little princess is full grown at 2.6 lbs. She's just so skinny and short! She has the cutest little short legs. I just love her.

When I had Codie neutered, he was 4 lbs at 6 months. But neutering is a much easier operation. All they do is basically castrate males. But for females there is a lot more involed. They remove the ovaries and uteris.

sneri13 · 07-21-2005, 06:35 AM

Mac was 2 15 oz when he was neutered but since one of his testicles was not decended it was a more involved surgery also he has spinal problems which complicated things. My vet specializes in small dogs. Mac came through just fine. We all worry about are wee ones.

whispersmom2 · 07-21-2005, 07:45 AM

A vet tech is not in training but actually is certified and in many instances, they are surgical vet techs and their only duty is to anesthetize and monitor our babies. Isoflourane and a newer gas, Sevoflourane (sp) are both very safe in the hands of an experienced tech. Very much like our anesthetists when we go into hospital. The surgeon does not put us under. The person trained specifically to do that does.
The most important issue is the health of the dog so the blood panel must be done far enough in advance to do a follow up on any abnormal readings to prove or disprove the results. Sometimes the tinies have underlying health problems that need to be uncovered before the surgery is to be done..
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR VET IS TOTALLY EXPERIENCED AND CAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF TINY TOY DOGS!
Jesse, my little guy that I post about all the time, actually was neutered and had dentals done when he was under 2 years. He was perfectly fine and the only reason I left him overnight was to keep him on IV's til he was awake enough to eat.

07-20-2005, 08:57 PM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Too small to be fixed? I cant decide what to do about getting my little ones fixed. I am scared to death and have read too many bad stories on here. Tink is 1 1/2 years and 7 lbs so I am not as scared for her. But chloe is 2 lbs at 7 1/2 months. Is she too little to get fixed? I heard they live longer if you get the females fixed because it makes them less likely to get female diesese downthe road. Is this true? Any other really good reasons why I shoudl defiently fix my girls. I have NO desire to breed and dont need to worry about and "accidental pregnancy" as I have all girls and my dogs are inside 99.9% of the time. SO what do you guys think? I want to but need a pep talk or really good reasons that will make me do it. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

07-21-2005, 03:52 AM	#3
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	i heard someone say about their dog, i think it was oliver, that she was 2 pounds and got through the surgery just fine. but you might want to talk to your vet about it first. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All Last edited by MeganS; 07-21-2005 at 03:55 AM.

07-21-2005, 04:30 AM	#4
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	Brittany had her darling little Mia fixed. She's very tiny , you might contact her or go to her website to see if she has info fo you. She has lots of info and good advice for tiny yorkie owners. I think she's Brittany123 or something like that on this forum, send her a pm. But her website is www.mylittlemia.com __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

07-21-2005, 05:50 AM	#6
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Brittany123 does have neutering info on her site: http://www.mylittlemia.com/spaying.html __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com Last edited by Shanatink; 07-21-2005 at 05:52 AM.

07-21-2005, 06:00 AM	#8
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	My breeder's pet yorkie, Daphne, was fixed later in life. I think when she was 7 or 8 years old. They never wanted to fix her before that becuase of her size...she is only about 2.5 lbs. But when they bought their own stud they had to. An accidental pregnancy would have been way more dangerous for her than the spaying. She came through the surgery just fine...even at her age. I hope that helps. __________________ Holly & Sydney visit me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?160307

07-21-2005, 03:49 AM	#2
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	Thanks for the post. My Gwen is only two pounds at three years and I'm scared to death to get her fixed. Skippy is a good size and is getting done on Monday. So please convince us they'll be safe.

07-21-2005, 06:02 AM	#9
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	My Katie was 14 ounces at 6 months old when I had her fixed. I was frightened too but she came through w/ flying colors. Just make sure the doctor uses a GAS anesthesia called Isoflourane - hope I spelled that right. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-21-2005, 06:25 AM	#11
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	They will be putting a tube down her throat during the surgery. Make sure that they have one small enough for her tiny neck. You don't want a trachea problem. __________________ Holly & Sydney visit me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?160307

07-21-2005, 06:30 AM	#13
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Yeah she was very tiny for the operation. But now my little princess is full grown at 2.6 lbs. She's just so skinny and short! She has the cutest little short legs. I just love her. When I had Codie neutered, he was 4 lbs at 6 months. But neutering is a much easier operation. All they do is basically castrate males. But for females there is a lot more involed. They remove the ovaries and uteris. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-21-2005, 06:35 AM	#14
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	Mac was 2 15 oz when he was neutered but since one of his testicles was not decended it was a more involved surgery also he has spinal problems which complicated things. My vet specializes in small dogs. Mac came through just fine. We all worry about are wee ones. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

07-21-2005, 07:45 AM	#15
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Vet tech A vet tech is not in training but actually is certified and in many instances, they are surgical vet techs and their only duty is to anesthetize and monitor our babies. Isoflourane and a newer gas, Sevoflourane (sp) are both very safe in the hands of an experienced tech. Very much like our anesthetists when we go into hospital. The surgeon does not put us under. The person trained specifically to do that does. The most important issue is the health of the dog so the blood panel must be done far enough in advance to do a follow up on any abnormal readings to prove or disprove the results. Sometimes the tinies have underlying health problems that need to be uncovered before the surgery is to be done.. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR VET IS TOTALLY EXPERIENCED AND CAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF TINY TOY DOGS! Jesse, my little guy that I post about all the time, actually was neutered and had dentals done when he was under 2 years. He was perfectly fine and the only reason I left him overnight was to keep him on IV's til he was awake enough to eat.