I'm taking the plunge...

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Congratulations for getting over your own fears and doing what is best for Poppy.

If it is in any way comforting, my Daisy was spayed at 4 months old....she was a sickly puppy mill puppy.....she did fine. She's almost 11 years old now and there have been no problems due to her early spay, just good health despite very bad breeding.

Just a few months ago, Daisy broke a tooth and had to undergo surgery to remove it. I was very worried about her going under because she is a high risk dog with liver disease. She did fine.

Teddy had an MRI and spinal tap two months ago and he had to be under general anesthesia. The neurologist told me the risk of anesthetic death is less than 1% of 1%........it will be a much greater risk to you and Poppy when you drive her to the appointment so put the risk into perspective.

Excellent info. THANK YOU from all of us!

[Rachael x]

Thanks everyone you have all made me feel a lot better about this.
Will get her an appointment as soon as she comes out of heat, only wish I had decided earlier...

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Rachael x

Thank you, I will be sick with worry but I know it's for the best.
I couldn't stand possibly watching her go through cancer knowing I could have done something to prevent it.

I'm glad you decided to do it. Worry is a part of it. The important thing is to do the blood work before the surgery to be sure she is healthy in every way and then you will have done everything in your power to keep her safe, other than to select the very best vet to do it. Good luck to you and Poppy. Let us know when you are going to have it done.

[teacup0819]

I think the waiting is the hardest part of the spay....I was very nervous when Trixie was spayed last summer (she was about 8 months old), but I had the bloodwork done and my vet was very patient with me and all my concerns. I had the office call me as soon as her surgery was over so that I wouldn't keep calling to find out how it was going. Trixie stayed overnight since there is a vet tech there 24 hrs a day and I picked her up the next morning. She wore a collar and she was slow moving for the next week or so. I would buy one of the kiss-e collars that are sold here on yt by one of the members (I couldn't get one in time for Trixie so she had a foam form collar covered in clothe from my vet). Keep yourself busy that day and remember we will all be here saying prayers for an easy spay and recovery....and for some peace of mind for you

[Loving Furgie]

I already had an appt to get Furgie spayed, 2 days before the appt, she went into her first heat, the still went through with the spay anyways (thank goodness!) She did fine! good luck!