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Originally Posted by KendraE  Bryleigh is now 5 months old. My vet recommends spaying her before she hits 7 mths.... He said it's best before their first heat to help prevent cancer...
Anyways, bryleigh is currently 2.4 pounds... I know she will grow alittle more, but I don't think she's going to be a very big girl. My vet said he is worried about putting her completely under because of her size. He said he may just use gas and numb up her tummy with a local anesthetic....
Does anyone have experience with spaying these tiny ones? When is it safe? |
Honestly I would not let this vet touch my dog. He should not tell you he is worried to do a simple spay because of her size. Many vet's i've worked for actually prefer the tiny ones because its quicker and easier to do. I would not allow my dog to have surgery without an injectable sedative, intubation, gas anesthesia (iso or sevo), and IV fluids at least. I'd also have a full blood panel done before hand to make sure everything is in working order.
Is this the same vet that jumped into exploratory surgery on Mack and then diagnosed him with parvo? Its just not right. I would be wary.