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Originally Posted by Franceen  I can really understand just how you must be feeling. I hope all goes well and that Cooper gets over the surgery quickly and is soon back to his usual self.
I have not had my little girl spayed yet as I, too, am just frightened of losing her and she weighs a healthy 10lbs! Nevertheless there is always a risk with anesthesia. We adore our little furbaby so much and the thought of losing her is terrifying - she really does light up our life. Friends say that they can see the difference she has made in our home and just how much we love her. I am so scared of anything happening to her that I won't even allow anyone else take her for a walk apart from us! I will be a complete nervous wreck if she goes under an anaesthetic. To have her in pain will upset us too.
I wonder if someone could please tell me all the reasons why I should have her spade, so that I can make myself go ahead with this surgery? Also, can anyone tell me the following: is the pain medication they give them afterwards always effective? Which is the best pain medication? If the worst happens, do they have a lot of success reviving them? Is it only a few who don't respond to being revived? Not sure if anyone can answer these questions, but maybe there is someone who can. I am kinda high-jacking your thread! Sorry! It may also help others like myself, though, to make the decision to go ahead with the surgery.
My very best wishes for little Cooper. Don't forget to let us know how he does.
Luv
Franceen xx |
the main reason for getting a girl spayed if you're not going to breed her is health. if they go their whole lives without being spayed and never having babies, their uterus can become infected, and if untreated, will kill the dog. the reason i know this is because my parents' yorkie (pogo) was never spayed, and she recently had to have surgery to remove her uterus (she's 9 years old). it has something to do with them having their periods and not all of the blood comes out and it just sits inside their bodies rotting (sorry if that's gross). this surgery is more expensive than a routine spay. not that money is an issue... just firgured i'd mention it cost $1500 to remove her uterus, when a spay is less than $200.
how old is your pup? the longer you wait, the more risky it could get... like i said in my other post, Kash is only 2.7 lbs and he did awesome. although i know it's different for every dog in regards to how they handle it. just make sure your vet is using the mildest anesthesia/inducer... i paid extra to have my vet use ProPoFlo to induce Kash, and then they use Isoflurane (a gas anesthesia) to keep him under during the surgery.
my vet said the pain medication could do more harm than good but that was only because Kash is so small. i'm sure for your girl, it might be pretty effective. Kash doesn't seem to be in any pain right now... i've been caring him around (very carefully), and so far, no yelps or anything. i've read more replies about yorkies being easily revived than not... i do think more yorkies have successful surgeries than not, but it's still understandable to worry.
that's my two cents.
but of course, it's ultimately up to you. good luck!