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lisaly · 07-11-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

One more thing...although I see it advised here all the time, there is a much greater risk spaying a pregnant dog. Their reproductive vessels enlarge and it is harder to tie off, the incision is much larger, and she will likely need to stay overnight.

The risks are all something to discuss with your vet.

Deb is absolutely correct about spaying a dog while she is in heat is a much bigger operation than if she is not in heat.

The OP should talk to the vet about the risk for this pup in case she was impregnated by a larger dog.

nanahas3 · 07-12-2012, 12:01 AM

Personally whether pregnant or just in heat if I were going to have them spayed during either of those times I would seek out a vet who specializes in doing them at that time in their lives.

concretegurl · 07-12-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nanahas3

Personally whether pregnant or just in heat if I were going to have them spayed during either of those times I would seek out a vet who specializes in doing them at that time in their lives.

I don't think there is such a vet out there who specializes in this.
A small dog specialist would be the most one could really look for,

Many vets are very familiar with this procedure and it is specifically taught during their schooling.
Perhaps a vet who volunteers in the spay neuter clinic would be most experienced-however I'd not take my dog to those clinics they are a quantity and not quality stressed event.

chachi · 07-12-2012, 12:25 AM

Ya know cats and dogs are routinely spayed while pregnant at our spay/neuter clinic. There is a extra charge of a whopping $10 because it is a bit more complicated surgery

gracielove · 07-12-2012, 01:29 PM

Since the vulva is swollen I would suspect that she has recently been in heat or may just be finishing her cycle. The only way to know for sure if she is pregnant at this point is to have her checked by a vet. You can have her spayed if it is early in the pregnancy. It is easier and safer to do if she is only a few weeks into the pregnancy. You need to find out now. If you wait it is more expensive and much more dangerous to the female..... Or you could have puppies on your hands. Small dogs have more difficulty delivering puppies than bigger dogs do so make sure you are prepared for possible complications if you choose to let her have the pups.

I hope you can help this poor little girl whatever the case may be.

MamaZiggy · 07-12-2012, 02:21 PM

Hope this little one is not pregnant *hoding thumbs*

FoxxysMom · 07-12-2012, 02:27 PM

Hoping with you that she isn't pregnant. Thumbs up to OP for loving her enough to search out help and join here to ask for help. Welcome and we are praying all goes well with your new baby. You will find a wealth of information, support and help here.
I'm so glad she found you.

IrisheaglesOne · 07-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Thank you so very much. Im just waiting for tomorrows vet visit. My main concern is that she was mated by a larger dog. If she is pregnant, can the vet determine this?

On another note, I wish people who find homes for pups would tell the next owner the truth about spay/neuter. I wouldnt have cared either way if she was or not, but it would have been better to tell me. The previous owner, at least, told me she got out. Shes shaved down because she was full of burrs(I would have shaved her anyway with this heat outside) and she told me then that she got out for a couple hours.

Shes still "leaking" clear fluid(more like a dog drools-sorry, icky, I know) thats the only way I can describe it. Shes eating and drinking okay, and is a happy girl. Loves attention too!

Thank you again, to everyone who helped! I so hope she isnt pregnant. Id love Yorkie puppies but ONLY if she was bred to a Yorkie daddy, not some random thing off the street. Nothing against other dogs, I love them all, but not for my grandpuppies!

gracielove · 07-12-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

I don't think there is such a vet out there who specializes in this.
A small dog specialist would be the most one could really look for,

Many vets are very familiar with this procedure and it is specifically taught during their schooling.
Perhaps a vet who volunteers in the spay neuter clinic would be most experienced-however I'd not take my dog to those clinics they are a quantity and not quality stressed event.

I live in an area that was over populated with coats when I first moved here. The local shelter could not take anymore cats and although I felt bad for these poor creatures I knew if I fed them I would be increasing their ability to reproduce. Anyway, I started taking them to the local low cost spay neuter clinic at a near by shelter. I have to say that vet did some of the best surgeries I have ever seen. Small incisions and quick recoveries. Some of the cats were feral and had to be released rather quickly but all have done very well. They did do some pregnant cats that also recovered very well. There is nothing like experience when it comes to getting things right.
No, I didn't take Gracie there to get her spayed because the program is really for those who cannot afford a vet visit or for population control like I was doing. I can't speak for other programs but the one I take these cats to does first rate work on cats and dogs. That type of program could be an option for people who have no other way to go.

IrisheaglesOne · 07-14-2012, 07:58 AM

Good Morning My New Friends!

Good News...Sassy is NOT pregnant...thank goodness. Shes in the end stages of heat and will be spayed next week. I am soooo thankful for all your help and since this is my very first Yorkie, Im going to stay around and learn more.

Sassy and I look forward to talking more with everyone and making this our new forum home.

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again for all your help!!

Angela

MY OSCAR · 07-14-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by irisheaglesone

good morning my new friends!

Good news...sassy is not pregnant...thank goodness. Shes in the end stages of heat and will be spayed next week. I am soooo thankful for all your help and since this is my very first yorkie, im going to stay around and learn more.

Sassy and i look forward to talking more with everyone and making this our new forum home.

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again for all your help!!

Angela

that is wonderful news.
I am glad you are staying with us.
I look forward to hearing more about sassy

Taryn0405 · 07-14-2012, 08:18 AM

Wonderful news!

111lily222 · 07-14-2012, 08:34 AM

Great news!! Welcome to Yorkie Talk!

Lovetodream88 · 07-14-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IrisheaglesOne

Good Morning My New Friends!

Good News...Sassy is NOT pregnant...thank goodness. Shes in the end stages of heat and will be spayed next week. I am soooo thankful for all your help and since this is my very first Yorkie, Im going to stay around and learn more.

Sassy and I look forward to talking more with everyone and making this our new forum home.

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again for all your help!!

Angela

Great news. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

concretegurl · 07-14-2012, 02:46 PM

Great news, not to second guess your vet but, I was told it had to be at least 14 days past a heat to ensure the blood vessels and hormones went back to normal.

We want pics for Sassy too! Can't wait to see her and read some more posts from you, welcome!

07-12-2012, 12:01 AM	#17
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Personally whether pregnant or just in heat if I were going to have them spayed during either of those times I would seek out a vet who specializes in doing them at that time in their lives. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

07-12-2012, 12:25 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Ya know cats and dogs are routinely spayed while pregnant at our spay/neuter clinic. There is a extra charge of a whopping $10 because it is a bit more complicated surgery __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#21
MamaZiggy YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 1,637	Hope this little one is not pregnant hoding thumbs __________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy and Toby The two loves of my life

07-12-2012, 02:27 PM	#22
FoxxysMom YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gautier, MS USA Posts: 378	Hoping with you that she isn't pregnant. Thumbs up to OP for loving her enough to search out help and join here to ask for help. Welcome and we are praying all goes well with your new baby. You will find a wealth of information, support and help here. I'm so glad she found you. __________________ Mom to Shanti, Choppa & Maxximus.

07-14-2012, 08:18 AM	#27
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Wonderful news! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

07-12-2012, 01:29 PM	#20
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Since the vulva is swollen I would suspect that she has recently been in heat or may just be finishing her cycle. The only way to know for sure if she is pregnant at this point is to have her checked by a vet. You can have her spayed if it is early in the pregnancy. It is easier and safer to do if she is only a few weeks into the pregnancy. You need to find out now. If you wait it is more expensive and much more dangerous to the female..... Or you could have puppies on your hands. Small dogs have more difficulty delivering puppies than bigger dogs do so make sure you are prepared for possible complications if you choose to let her have the pups. I hope you can help this poor little girl whatever the case may be.

07-12-2012, 07:03 PM	#23
IrisheaglesOne YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 4	Thank you so very much. Im just waiting for tomorrows vet visit. My main concern is that she was mated by a larger dog. If she is pregnant, can the vet determine this? On another note, I wish people who find homes for pups would tell the next owner the truth about spay/neuter. I wouldnt have cared either way if she was or not, but it would have been better to tell me. The previous owner, at least, told me she got out. Shes shaved down because she was full of burrs(I would have shaved her anyway with this heat outside) and she told me then that she got out for a couple hours. Shes still "leaking" clear fluid(more like a dog drools-sorry, icky, I know) thats the only way I can describe it. Shes eating and drinking okay, and is a happy girl. Loves attention too! Thank you again, to everyone who helped! I so hope she isnt pregnant. Id love Yorkie puppies but ONLY if she was bred to a Yorkie daddy, not some random thing off the street. Nothing against other dogs, I love them all, but not for my grandpuppies!

07-14-2012, 07:58 AM	#25
IrisheaglesOne YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 4	Good Morning My New Friends! Good News...Sassy is NOT pregnant...thank goodness. Shes in the end stages of heat and will be spayed next week. I am soooo thankful for all your help and since this is my very first Yorkie, Im going to stay around and learn more. Sassy and I look forward to talking more with everyone and making this our new forum home. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again for all your help!! Angela

07-14-2012, 08:34 AM	#28
111lily222 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 2,112	Great news!! Welcome to Yorkie Talk! __________________ Dee and Lil' Louie RIP Lil' Brody boy 6.7.99 - 1.3.10

07-14-2012, 02:46 PM	#30
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Great news, not to second guess your vet but, I was told it had to be at least 14 days past a heat to ensure the blood vessels and hormones went back to normal. We want pics for Sassy too! Can't wait to see her and read some more posts from you, welcome! __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!