I'm finally going to do it. With Gabby being such a tiny dog I've been apprehensive to spay her. In fact, I was pretty set that I wasn't going to do it simply because I didn't want to put her under anesthesia. Her birthday is today. She's 2 now and the last 2 years have been one thing after another, mostly upset tummy that caused her to dehydrate several times. Once she had a cold. Nothing serious, but each time it weakened her enough that we couldn't do anything else. Even vaccines were put on hold. We've been waiting until she was stable and healthy, put on a bit of weight and now it's time. She needs a dental desperately. Baby teeth that need to be extracted. Any time we've tried in the past, she wasn't strong enough where we didn't feel putting her under was a good idea. But she's been great for the past 6 months, active, healthy and eating well. Hasn't put on much weight, but you can't win them all. Since I have to put her under to fix, polish and seal those teeth, I might as well do the spay. I'm, a nervous wreck! I have a great vet. He's held my hand through a lot and I have confidence in him, but I can't help but to worry. What if something goes wrong? She's going in Monday morning. That's SO soon. I've heard horror tales of the tiny ones having complications. What if that happens to my Gabby? My life has been so rich because of her. I just can't bear the thought of losing her. Here's hoping I don't chicken out again. *big deep breaths* |
What type of anesthesia One of my babies was tiny. She was 13 and has been at the Rainbow Bridge for two weeks now (I can't even believe I have to write that, still seems unreal and so sad). When she was less than one year old, we had her spayed. I was VERY nervous about the anesthesia with her being so tiny. The vet said they use gas to put them under and they don't have the same dangers as putting them under with drugs. She too had loose teeth and had them extracted at the same time. I'm sure our vet is not doing anything out of the ordinary and it's probably the normal thing but be sure to ask the vet about it. Good luck with your baby's spaying and dental. |
I hope everything goes well for you and Gabby. We had our two little ones (both under 3 lbs) spayed and neutered in October and luckily everything went very well. Our little male had just turned 1 year and our little girl was 8 months old. There weren't any complications and they didn't even need their pain meds after the first day. Good luck. |
I know exactly how you feel. Ahi is tiny also. How little is she? Everyone is telling me that she will do fine and all will be okay. But i'm still so nervous. And :bigbdaypa:bigbdaypaGabby! And many more. :D |
Happy 2nd Birthday little one. |
My dear friend has a itty bitty 2 pounder...she has dentals and went for her spaying, and flew through with flying colors....another friend lost hers on the table....I am absolutely mortified of having my little "pets" spayed and teeth cleaned...I have spent a fortune on tooth cleaning products and started using my SoniCare electric tooth brush...can see improvment over this last month...slowly but surely...as far as spaying, I dont think I will do it....I would NEVER get over loosing one on the table, for doing an elective procedure. |
Yeah see.... this is where my fears. The dental isn't elective. Those teeth have to come out before they cause bigger problems. If I have to put her under for that, I might as well spay her at the same time. She's 2lbs 2oz. I'm a nervous wreck. I should have waited to talk to my vet about all this. She had her 2 year checkup today and we got into a conversation about her teeth, etc. *sigh* What's a mommy to do? |
Sure, spaying is elective, but I know people (myself included) that lost pets due to mammary or uterine cancer because they couldn't or wouldn't spay their pets. I'd be concerned about spaying a dog that was two pounds-the reason I didn't spay my rats is the vet said that anything under two pounds has a much higher risk of dying on the table, and they recommended surgery only when it was a life or death situation. That being said, dogs may handle it better than rodents due, but I knew weight alone was one concern. Is there any way you can switch her to a higher calorie food? |
If your vet is experienced in doing small animal, your baby should be in very good hands. Vets do pediatric spays all the time, on tiny little kittens that are much smaller. I'd have them be extra thorough with the pre-op testing and also find out what kind of anesthesia they'll use. Sevoflourane is what you really want, it clears their body very quickly. If they say they're using IV anesthesia, RUN!!! That is much harder to get the dosage right and it takes a long time to work it's way our of their little bodies. The gas is much better, they can control it more tightly, and they come out of it very quickly when it's shut off. With a little one like your baby, also make sure that they are using heat support to keep her body temp up during surgery. I think it's very smart of you to go ahead and do the spay while she's under for her teeth. |
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gosh, i certainly can relate. Ziggy is one and I am still reluctant to get him neutered oz of his size. but i have to do it by the end of this year as i am getting a little female next year *eek* Good luck with your baby |
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Praying all goes well with your baby. |
I am sure if your vet thinks she will do fine, she will do great. I will be thinking of her on Monday! |
My girl weighs five pounds, and I am always a wreck when getting her teeth cleaned too. I am sure your vet would not do both procedures if he had any doubts. These little furbabies are tougher than you think. Good luck, try not to worry too much, and keep us posted. |
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