I don't know what to do :(

[Carsons Mommy]

Bailey is almost 9 months old and hasn't yet been spaid. She also has a double row of teeth that need to be removed. After hearing of little ones dying due to anesthetic, I'm honestly too deathly afraid to have her put under to have these procedures done. I don't know what to do. Is it bad to not have her spaid if I don't plan to breed?

[Nancy1999]

There's always a risk to anesthesia, but the risk from an unplanned pregnancy is much more serious. Accidents happen, and I've read so many horror stories of a 7 year old female who was visited by a young frisky male, who everyone thought was too young to do anything, and the next thing you know the female is pregnant. You'll also being cutting down the risk for various cancers in later life. In addition, the double row of teeth is bad, and many yorkies don't lose their teeth on their own. The double row causes food to build up between the teeth leading to cavities and dental problems including a poor bite. My advise is to have both procedures done at once, and anything else such as microchipping, that way you have cut the risk down considerably. Also make sure your doctor uses an anesthesia, suited for toy dogs, it's much safer.

[Wabbit]

I understand how fearful you are about surgery...I'm getting a new baby .....and it is scary!! However I think we are taking a much larger risk by not getting them spayed.

So I will get Tulip spayed. It will also cut down on her risk of cancer as well.

And as far as her teeth are concerned that should be even MORE motivation to get her spayed....those baby teeth need to come out!!!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

I understand what you are going through. Hot Rod had 14 teeth removed when he was neutered. Now this vet is telling me that the first vet left a bunch of teeth in the back and he a double tooth on the side of his mouth that needs to come out. He's due for his annual in November and she said that if it hasn't come out by then, I need to think about getting it taken out.

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by Carsons Mommy

Bailey is almost 9 months old and hasn't yet been spaid. She also has a double row of teeth that need to be removed. After hearing of little ones dying due to anesthetic, I'm honestly too deathly afraid to have her put under to have these procedures done. I don't know what to do. Is it bad to not have her spaid if I don't plan to breed?

Rachael,

I understand your fear. We were so worried when we had Wrigley spayed. She was about 6 1/2 months and about 3 1/2lbs. She did great and she had double teeth too, she had 14 removed. The risk of cancer from not having them spayed, plus all the dental concerns swayed us.
Do you have a really good vet that you trust?
If not, I have known my vet for 20 years and trust him completely! He's a great guy. He's in the Deer Park/Kenwood/Blue Ash area. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my babies!

[tyty]

hi i had my yorkie nuetered in september i was scared to death but he had gone of his food and was going mad at night so we took him to the vet and she said it sounds like there is a bitch on heat near your house because thats how males react because they want to mate so he needs to be nuetered or he will be like this when ever he gets the scent, he also had 2 baby teeth left so they removed them aswell. i thought if he ends up getting cancer in later life its much more risky to have an op when their getting old and i dont want him to get ill like that and those teeth needed to come out so i had him done and he was fine he is so much calmer now aswell and he doesnt get frusterated like he used to so i was glad i had it done. i've been going to this vet for 10 years and they had operated on one of my cats twice and looked after my other dog since i first got her and they are great so really you need to ask around and see if someone will recommend a vet! and even ask the vet if they have operated on yorkies before it should rest your mind a little! good luck

[TeresaM]

We all know that fear, but you are her only advocate and really need to do this for her. She will be soooo much happier without all those hormones run wild thru her and the extra teeth can cause so many problems.

Research vets and find the best one in your area. Best does not necessarily equate most expensive. Find one that specializes in the Toy breed. There is a difference in how they need to be treated for surgery's and various other routine procedures. Visit the office several times, make an appointment to have an evaluation by the vet, and for you to evaluate the office staff and vet. Once you are comfortable, trust your vet and for your babies health and happiness have her spaded and her extra teeth pulled.

[SamiNFurbabies]

I know how you feel. I was a nervous wreck when my babies went in for a spay.... I waited until they were a year old or so (because I was very nervous). however, I think that spaying was the best for them.
I think that they are happy that they don't have to deal with those issues...

and really, I didn't want to risk the cancer problems associated with NOT having a spay.

[Ivy Lucille]

Periodontal disease if left untreated can result in life-threatening diseases that affect major organs, including kidneys, liver and heart. It's a scary thing but sometimes it has to be done (a dental cleaning) I just had one of mine done and I was a nervous wreck about it because he is so small but I knew I couldn't let it go either because that was not fair to him. Nine teeth later he has sparkling teeth but the vet did say there are a couple of pockets that I will have to keep an eye on. He is 5 yo.

[majesticyorkies]

I would try to find a vet that uses gas, twilight, instead of the other, I am lucky my vet knows the risk on toy breeds with anaes. so he uses what the dentist use on you for surg. try to find one that will do that call around it's safe and the babies recover in a few hours, I am in N.c I searched a long time to find the right vet and he is not cheap, bt my babies are worth the extra$$ good luck, on the teeth try for now some cow hooves, and nylon bones, my chippers teeth didn't all come out untill he was a year and a half old, I would give him lots of raw hides/ chew toys/ etc and wait just a little longer before I would have the teeth pulled, thats what my vet told me to do and it worked, didn't have to get one toothe pulled, he is only 9 months, that's how old my chipper was when I became concerned, you do have to watch out for some of these vets they are after the $$ , give him alittle more time on his teeth, as for fixing him, again that is a good move but look around for a vet like mine, and you will have no worries, good luck to you and your baby,

[Patti]

I know how scared you must be, after hearing about that poor baby, but it is better to have her done sooner than later. Roxie went into heat and then a false pregnancy before her spay and it was hard on her. If you can afford to you could find a hospital that has a board certified surgeon on staff and have them do it. Cali was spayed at the 24 hour er hospital because she had other issues, ie liver shunt, was in heat etc and she was fine but did require careful monitoring only they could provide. It is more expensive and if you trust your regular vet she should do fine. I would be honest and tell the vet your fears and they can reassure you and call you as soon as she is out of surgery so you don't have to wait for hours scared.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Abby is scheduled to be spayed on Nov. 11 and I'm very nervous about it, but will also be relieved to have it done. If you ever plan on having your baby around males, trust me, you'll worry about that too. Abby's also having some baby teeth pulled that day.

I think the benefits outweigh the risks.

[House]

Harley was spayed about one month ago. She weighed 3 lbs at the time of spaying (and probably still does) which is less than most Yorkies on this board. She was between 8 and 9 months old at the time. I also had her extra baby teeth pulled and she was microchipped all at the same time.

She came out of it perfectly fine. She only had 1 or 2 teeth pulled (quite a few had fallen out beforehand). The vet gave me 5 days worth of painkiller for her. She pretty slept all day after the surgery. The next day I gave her the painkiller in the evening and she slept a lot. By the third day she was pretty much back to normal and I didn't give her anymore painkillers. By day 5 she was acting 100% healthy and normal, but the vet said no jumping for 10 days so she got babied a little longer.

Now being a month out, there has been no adverse effects to the surgery, the tooth pulling, the microchip, or to being put under.

If you wait until after her first heat to get her spayed, her risk of cancer increases substantially. And knowing Harley would be small even full grown, I did not want having babies, so there was no other option.

[ruby2sday]

Well I lost that post. I don't know what happened.

Anyway I lost my little Ruby Monday during a dental, but I would still recommend having it done.
I hate seeing a little toothless dog. It is pure negelect.

[jmdt]

I was wondering if it is fairly normal for these little guys to have second row teeth. Both of mine do. One is 16mo.male has been neutered and one is 7mo female she was just spayed about 3 weeks ago. How much does it cost to have them removed? Now I'm really worried about having them go under anesthesia again.

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