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I'm getting into this thread late, but I would like to add a couple of cents here. PLEASE listen to what the people here are telling you and go with a vet who will do all the pre-op bloodwork and the proper anesthesia. I had Toby neutered when he was 6 months at the vet we had been with for 15 years with other animals. They called after the procedure was done to tell me he had had a cardiac arrest and almost didn't make it. Turns out they used anesthesia that is not recommended for these little ones, and too much of it too. Thankfully, after cardiac work-ups and lots of worry, he is ok. Ellie May was the first one who informed about what should be used for tinies, and I would trust anything she says. If it costs a little more, it's definitely worth it! |
ISOFLOURENE is the name of the anesthesia you will want them to use. There is another one also being used but I don't know the name of it. Basically it is a gas as opposed to intravenous. These little ones have a lower amount of body fat and the intravenous goes through all the tissues and into the organs which is likely to cause problems. The gas does not stay in the system as long and they can give the proper amount with a lot less side affects. I do agree it is best to have dogs spayed before their first heat but since she is so tiny I would wait until she has a little more weight on her and she was for sure full grow. That could be until she is 8 mos. That is what I was told by my vet. Also all the adult teeth should be in and they can pull any retained baby teeth. Any procedure that you need done is best to do it all while she is under at one time if it is not too much for her little system to handle. |
when I got Zoe I had a full range of bloodwork done so I'm curious, what would they draw blood for before the surgery? Meaning should I be concerned if I've already had her checked out? I honestly cannot afford my vet anymore. Seriously, they do great but they are SO expensive and I've spent so much there, you'd think they'd let me do a payment plan but NOPE. |
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If it wasn't long ago, you may not need to repeat it or just repeat part of it. They are checking to see if the liver and kidneys are normal, electrolytes, etc. Also that there is no infection present and the platelet count and such are normal. |
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It is questionable whether sevo is really better though in some cases. They both have their pros and cons. |
I'll have ot call and see when her last blood work was done. I really would rather use her vet but she needs spayed, she's already had one heat and I don't want ot wait longer :( (Guinness is neutered and we bought her two pretty flowery diapers to wear) |
I prefer going to my vet with my little one . |
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Where do you live in TX? |
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