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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Considering the Yorkie breed as a whole, you have to think of the common breed health problems. One of the problems for this breed is liver shunt. When the liver isn't functioning properly, it won't process the anesthesia properly in their system and yes that could lead to complications. That's why several of us do pre-op blood work, just to make sure our baby's body can handle the stress of surgery. Every surgery, whether dog or human, has it's risks. Some people prefer not to take risks, while others take carefully calculated, well informed, risks.
That's all that was meant in the dew claw thread. If in the same situation, some people would rather have both the neuter and dew claw removal at the same time at a young age, taking the risk only once. While others, like me, would take the risks twice. Dew claw removal now, after doing the necessary pre operation tests to make sure the pup is healthy, and then neuter later once the dog's body is fully developed and is given a chance to have his baby teeth fall out on their own. That way on the off chance the puppy retains teeth, it can be addressed during the neuter surgery, after again doing the necessary pre operation blood work and tests to make sure again the puppy is still in a healthy condition to handle the surgery. Does that make sense now? I don't thinking anyone meant to scare you OP! |
thanks for the heads up. I have the BEST vet in my county, I am assuming she has blood work done before any surgery, but I am NOT going to ASSUME anymore, am going to ask if they do it, if not, I will ask that blood work is done before scheduling. Cody needs his teeth cleaned SOON, we are working on curing him of an issue he had when I adopted him, he's been going to vet every 2 weeks in the 3 months I have him.I would like him to be on road to recovery before I have his teeth cleaned. I never liked the idea of any of my pups having to get anesthesia, but never thought there was a health issue attached to it. I am more knowledgeable now that you have explained, and will ask my questions. Thank you very much
