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Rachael x · 07-02-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Well first off, I don't think your fear is stupid. I just meant that it is really misplaced by today's statistics. If it calms you any, I can tell you this - my high risk Daisy has undergone anesthesia (spay, LP surgery, dentals) without any problem. I would make sure that you have done bloodwork beforehand and that the vet is using anesthetic drugs that are best for toy breeds. You are right, you need to put her health first always.

Thank you Cathy, that does help.

Rachael x · 07-02-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Just to let you know...in 35 yrs plus of owning/breeding/showing I never lost a female to spaying..but I lost one due to whelping.

Mallory was spayed at 7 months, she was not quite 3 pounds...teeth pulled also...and it never phased her. Best wishes

Thank you

capt_noonie · 07-02-2011, 02:16 PM

I didn't get Uni spayed until she was almost 4 years old bc of the same fear! The sooner you get it done the better. Make sure Poppy has her bloodwork done before hand, that is a must. Uni had the softee cone and also a onesie. I used the onesie first then after the onesie came off I used the cone off and on. She didn't really lick at her stitches too much.

Rachael x · 07-02-2011, 02:26 PM

Thank you, it's so scary but I know it's for the best.

AbbyMax · 07-02-2011, 04:08 PM

Your fears are understandable. My Yorkie from College, Jackie (who lived to the great age of 17), was not spayed until she was 4. She did great after the surgery - and that was years ago. She was a little bit of a drama queen and made the most out of the event to get a few extra treats. She loved the extra attention. These little ones bounce back very quickly.

I took Poppy in to be fixed when she was 6 months. I was very nervous and I freaked out a bit when they called me early to pick her up. They said they would call around noon. Well, they were able to get her into surgery first thing and they called me at 9am to let me know she was okay and could be picked up anytime. She came home and was a total snuggle bug. I took the rest of the week off of work to be home with her. She did great.

Hang in there and try not to get to anxious. Hope all goes well next week. Will check back for updates.

Rachael x · 07-03-2011, 02:06 AM

Thank you

gracielove · 07-03-2011, 03:02 AM

If you trust your vet to prescribe medication for your pet then trust your vet to do this operation. Remember they are spaying little kittens and ferrets and the like that are much smaller than you dog.
Years ago I had a little Maltese female puppy that went into heat sooner than I expected she would. She contracted a uterine infection during that heat and almost died. I would never take the risk of not spaying my female dog again. Our babies depend on us to take care of them. I used to have a small Shih Tzu male that was very attached to us and I was so worried about having to leave my poor little guy there because he would be so afraid. Actually if the truth be known I was putting my fears on my little guy and not admitting the truth of it to myself. He needed to be neutered for his own good. A day of being away from us was soon forgotten and he was a much happier dog. Don't transfer your fears onto your pet and then cause them to suffer for it.

Rachael x · 07-03-2011, 11:55 AM

Thank you, I know I have waited too long and need to stop putting my fears before her health.

lisaly · 07-03-2011, 01:34 PM

I understand your love of Poppy and fear, and all that matters is that you are going to do the right things for her now. All of my girls did really well after their spays, and they also had dentals at least once a year. We had to stop putting Ashley under anesthesia unless absolutely necessary after she was ten years old because she had an enlarged heart. Still, she needed one larger surgery and a couple of dentals due to infections after that, one when she was sixteen. I never got used to the anesthesia, but all of my little ones came through perfectly fine each time, even when Ashley was older and had medical problems. I will keep be thinking of both of you on Thursday. You are going to be so much happier once this is behind you. I'll keep both of you in my prayers.

capt_noonie · 07-03-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Foster Mom

My girl was just spayed last Friday and came home with no cone. She has not even bothered with her incision at all.

I'm confused, was this the same girl who wasn't completely under anesthesia and got spayed anyway?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...m-i-wrong.html

kjc · 07-04-2011, 01:24 AM

I have the fear, too, and I worked as a Vet Tech for 15 years. Can't remember losing any to a spay, though. Just don't want to lose them.

I believe your BF lost his dog to anesthesia read that in an old post, if I remember correctly. And she was a Bulldog. Bull Dogs are brachycephalic (short, squished nosed) and that alone makes them a much higher risk for surgery.

Yorkies are not brachycephalic, but you can have pre-op bloodwork done to be sure she can handle the anesthesia. It does not show allergies though, but that would still be rare.

Don't beat yourself up about waiting. I think older Yorkies are at a lesser risk during surgery, as their livers are full grown and can better process the anesthesia. Also you allowed her to grow up, her hormones have kicked in and have done their many jobs, so she should do fine.

I'll be praying for her on Thursday. When I drop my dogs off, I will turn them over to God, as it is his decision whether to keep them with Him or give them back to me. I have the same thought whenever I have surgery, myself. It's the only way to calm my fears... Hugs to you... be strong for Poppy...

Rachael x · 07-04-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I understand your love of Poppy and fear, and all that matters is that you are going to do the right things for her now. All of my girls did really well after their spays, and they also had dentals at least once a year. We had to stop putting Ashley under anesthesia unless absolutely necessary after she was ten years old because she had an enlarged heart. Still, she needed one larger surgery and a couple of dentals due to infections after that, one when she was sixteen. I never got used to the anesthesia, but all of my little ones came through perfectly fine each time, even when Ashley was older and had medical problems. I will keep be thinking of both of you on Thursday. You are going to be so much happier once this is behind you. I'll keep both of you in my prayers.

Thank you, I can't wait for it all to be over.

Rachael x · 07-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I have the fear, too, and I worked as a Vet Tech for 15 years. Can't remember losing any to a spay, though. Just don't want to lose them.

I believe your BF lost his dog to anesthesia read that in an old post, if I remember correctly. And she was a Bulldog. Bull Dogs are brachycephalic (short, squished nosed) and that alone makes them a much higher risk for surgery.

Yorkies are not brachycephalic, but you can have pre-op bloodwork done to be sure she can handle the anesthesia. It does not show allergies though, but that would still be rare.

Don't beat yourself up about waiting. I think older Yorkies are at a lesser risk during surgery, as their livers are full grown and can better process the anesthesia. Also you allowed her to grow up, her hormones have kicked in and have done their many jobs, so she should do fine.

I'll be praying for her on Thursday. When I drop my dogs off, I will turn them over to God, as it is his decision whether to keep them with Him or give them back to me. I have the same thought whenever I have surgery, myself. It's the only way to calm my fears... Hugs to you... be strong for Poppy...

Thank you, my BF's bulldog had an infection in her womb and had to be spayed, somehow she bled to death whilst being spayed. The vet who did the op is the worst around but we hadn't heard of any other horror stories involving him until afterwards.

Poppy is NOT going to him though, she is going to a lovely vet who has been her vet since I got her. He has been a vet for over 40 years and I do trust him with her, just still nervous

Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot.

yorkieusa · 07-04-2011, 10:09 AM

I'll keep Poppy in my thoughts. It's scarey for anyone to leave them. I was in tears when I left my lil girl.

Rachael x · 07-04-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I'll keep Poppy in my thoughts. It's scarey for anyone to leave them. I was in tears when I left my lil girl.

Thank you, I will probably cry too.

07-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#18
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I didn't get Uni spayed until she was almost 4 years old bc of the same fear! The sooner you get it done the better. Make sure Poppy has her bloodwork done before hand, that is a must. Uni had the softee cone and also a onesie. I used the onesie first then after the onesie came off I used the cone off and on. She didn't really lick at her stitches too much. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-02-2011, 02:26 PM	#19
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you, it's so scary but I know it's for the best. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-03-2011, 02:06 AM	#21
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-03-2011, 11:55 AM	#23
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you, I know I have waited too long and need to stop putting my fears before her health. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-03-2011, 01:34 PM	#24
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I understand your love of Poppy and fear, and all that matters is that you are going to do the right things for her now. All of my girls did really well after their spays, and they also had dentals at least once a year. We had to stop putting Ashley under anesthesia unless absolutely necessary after she was ten years old because she had an enlarged heart. Still, she needed one larger surgery and a couple of dentals due to infections after that, one when she was sixteen. I never got used to the anesthesia, but all of my little ones came through perfectly fine each time, even when Ashley was older and had medical problems. I will keep be thinking of both of you on Thursday. You are going to be so much happier once this is behind you. I'll keep both of you in my prayers. Last edited by lisaly; 07-03-2011 at 01:35 PM.

07-02-2011, 04:08 PM	#20
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	Your fears are understandable. My Yorkie from College, Jackie (who lived to the great age of 17), was not spayed until she was 4. She did great after the surgery - and that was years ago. She was a little bit of a drama queen and made the most out of the event to get a few extra treats. She loved the extra attention. These little ones bounce back very quickly. I took Poppy in to be fixed when she was 6 months. I was very nervous and I freaked out a bit when they called me early to pick her up. They said they would call around noon. Well, they were able to get her into surgery first thing and they called me at 9am to let me know she was okay and could be picked up anytime. She came home and was a total snuggle bug. I took the rest of the week off of work to be home with her. She did great. Hang in there and try not to get to anxious. Hope all goes well next week. Will check back for updates.

07-03-2011, 03:02 AM	#22
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	If you trust your vet to prescribe medication for your pet then trust your vet to do this operation. Remember they are spaying little kittens and ferrets and the like that are much smaller than you dog. Years ago I had a little Maltese female puppy that went into heat sooner than I expected she would. She contracted a uterine infection during that heat and almost died. I would never take the risk of not spaying my female dog again. Our babies depend on us to take care of them. I used to have a small Shih Tzu male that was very attached to us and I was so worried about having to leave my poor little guy there because he would be so afraid. Actually if the truth be known I was putting my fears on my little guy and not admitting the truth of it to myself. He needed to be neutered for his own good. A day of being away from us was soon forgotten and he was a much happier dog. Don't transfer your fears onto your pet and then cause them to suffer for it.

07-04-2011, 01:24 AM	#26
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I have the fear, too, and I worked as a Vet Tech for 15 years. Can't remember losing any to a spay, though. Just don't want to lose them. I believe your BF lost his dog to anesthesia read that in an old post, if I remember correctly. And she was a Bulldog. Bull Dogs are brachycephalic (short, squished nosed) and that alone makes them a much higher risk for surgery. Yorkies are not brachycephalic, but you can have pre-op bloodwork done to be sure she can handle the anesthesia. It does not show allergies though, but that would still be rare. Don't beat yourself up about waiting. I think older Yorkies are at a lesser risk during surgery, as their livers are full grown and can better process the anesthesia. Also you allowed her to grow up, her hormones have kicked in and have done their many jobs, so she should do fine. I'll be praying for her on Thursday. When I drop my dogs off, I will turn them over to God, as it is his decision whether to keep them with Him or give them back to me. I have the same thought whenever I have surgery, myself. It's the only way to calm my fears... Hugs to you... be strong for Poppy... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-04-2011, 10:09 AM	#29
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'll keep Poppy in my thoughts. It's scarey for anyone to leave them. I was in tears when I left my lil girl. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel