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Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me  I know how you feel. Last year Mike had neuter surgery at 7 1/2 month old and his surgery was invasive due to him being a cryptorchid.. I was terrified for him to go under anesthesia, but I knew it has to be done, especially due to his condition. Please know that for healthy dogs and when anesthesia is done right the risks are very low (as per what I've read and my conversations with vet). I'm sure you know that but make sure there is a bloodwork done before anesthesia. I also asked my vet a lot of questions, about whether there will be a person in the room dedicated to monitoring his vitals, will they have an iv open and how he will be hydrated during and after the surgery. He did so well, despite having a huge scar on his belly and was back to himself in a day (even though it took longer for stitches to heal). I'm sure most of us are terrified for our furkids, but after all after getting our questions answered we must trust our vets. Sending you lots of support <3 |
Jax doesn’t need invasive surgery, as his little boy parts are fully descended. He does need the surgery, though, because his vision impairment is from a recessive genetic condition, per his ophthalmologist, so I won’t take the risk of him accidentally passing it on to puppies. Not that I would want an unneutered dog running around the house, anyway, but that gives me more reason to not to give in to my fear of the anesthesia.
I did have a very long discussion of with the vet about the surgery, but it was way back in January before the pandemic. It seems like a lifetime ago. I guess that’s one reason I’m so nervous. I haven’t been able to talk to her again, because clients aren’t allowed into the clinic. I had to sit in the parking lot today while he was in for his bloodwork.