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11-25-2011, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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| I hope I haven't made a mistake I made an appointment for Scooter to have his teeth cleaned and to be neutered. He wasn't neutered when we rescued him and the vet says he has both testicles undescended and that can be a sure cause of testicular cancer. She gave me a long list of the precautions she takes when doing any surgical procedure and she said Scooter is very fit and should do well. I'm still so afraid that something will go wrong. I've not had a very good time of it lately, my husband died two weeks ago and if anything were to happen to Scooter I don't know what I would do. Guess I'm still in shock. I trust this vet as she was recommended by my vet but.............
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11-25-2011, 06:32 PM | #2 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Bless your heart! I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. I am newer to all this Yorkie stuff and still learning, so I cannot offer as good of advice as these older pro's. But, I did want to say that I hope everything goes well. I will keep you guys in my prayers!
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11-25-2011, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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| Just make sure to get his bloodwork done beforehand. How old is he, and why was he not neutered before you rescued him? Did you rescue him through an actual rescue, or did you adopt him from a private party? Neutering is not as invasive as a spay, and your guy will be back to normal within a day or so.
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11-25-2011, 06:40 PM | #4 |
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| It should go well just make sure you get blood work done first.
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11-25-2011, 06:40 PM | #5 |
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| I'm so sorry about the passing of your husband. No wonder you are extra worried. I'm sure he will be okay...you are doing the best thing for him. My Peyton had one undescended testicle. He was a little sore after surgery, but other than that he was a-ok! Hugs to you!
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11-25-2011, 07:06 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC
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| I know exactly how you feel. My wife died two years ago and I do not know what I would have done without my two furbabies. I had both of mine neutered and you could not even tell they had anything done. God bless and believe it or not, it does get better. |
11-25-2011, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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| I'm so sorry for your loss, and I agree with Bitsy. It's no wonder you are super sensitive about the neuter. As I understand it, it takes a very short time for them to be under and that alone reduces the risk. If his blood work is normal, he should be OK. I've always had my boys neutered and a few of them didn't even act sore. Good luck and God bless.
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11-25-2011, 07:10 PM | #8 |
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| I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You guys are in my thoughts! I know you cant help but to worry. But try to think positive. I am sure things will go well. Trusting your vet is key. So Im sure they will make sure he is healthy before even doing the procedure.
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11-25-2011, 07:23 PM | #9 |
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| I understand your nervousness. We all feel that way. Blood tests are a must before any procedure like that. I have Kacee's blood checked once a year before her teeth cleaning anyway. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband.
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11-25-2011, 08:01 PM | #10 |
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| Thank you everyone for your kind words. The vet is very careful. She does a pre-anesthetic profile which will tell if he has a clotting abnormality that could cause a problem during surgery. Also if he has any unknown problems with his heart, liver or kidneys. He will be under an EKG/anesthetic monitoring and receive post op pain med. He will stay all night so he can be closely watched. I do think the vet is very good and I do trust her, it's just that Scooter means the world to me and I can't help worry. Thanks for your positive encouragement. I feel better about it. Now all I have to do is tell Scooter he can't run and jump like a little flea for several days. He won't like that.
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11-25-2011, 08:10 PM | #11 |
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| Oh I forgot to say that Scooter is probably 5 and who knows why the stupid people who had him would not neuter him. He also had never had any vaccinations. None. We heard about him through a friend that some woman had a Yorkie and her children were mistreating him so I went over there and said I'd buy him. She said ok because otherwise she was going to "get rid of him". Nice. Right after he came to live with us my husband got sick and I just never got around to the neutering although I made sure he had all his inoculations.
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11-25-2011, 08:12 PM | #12 | |
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11-25-2011, 08:17 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: DE
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| I am so sorry about your husband. But if it's any help, we just adopted our two Yorkies on the 10th, and had them neutered/dentals on the 18th. They each had some teeth removed, but did absolutely fine and they are a bit older, 4.5 years. The next day they were back to their old selves, playing, eating, and being a rambunctious duo. |
11-25-2011, 08:22 PM | #14 | |
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11-25-2011, 08:47 PM | #15 |
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| I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. I have been there myself. Just go one day at a time. Put off major changes for a year, like selling your house and so on. I will pray for rest and comfort, I know you need them. I don't have any different advice about your Scooter. Everyone agrees with pretesting before surgery.
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