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05-27-2020, 12:58 PM | #1 |
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| Neuter surgery I’ve finally been able to schedule neuter surgery for Jax. He had the blood draw for his pre-op bloodwork today, and the surgery is scheduled for next Friday, June 5th. This is almost a month later than planned, as the vet is just ready to start doing elective surgeries again. He’ll have his neuter, have his one retained baby tooth removed, and have his microchip put in. (The vet wanted to wait til he is under anesthesia for the microchip because he is so wiggly.) Can I admit to being terrified of having him go under anesthesia? He weighs barely over four pounds, and I’ve read so many stories of small dogs dying under anesthesia. I know it has to be done, but it will still be my fault if something goes wrong. |
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05-27-2020, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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| I know how you feel. Last year Mike had neuter surgery at 7 1/2 month old and his surgery was invasive due to him being a cryptorchid.. I was terrified for him to go under anesthesia, but I knew it has to be done, especially due to his condition. Please know that for healthy dogs and when anesthesia is done right the risks are very low (as per what I've read and my conversations with vet). I'm sure you know that but make sure there is a bloodwork done before anesthesia. I also asked my vet a lot of questions, about whether there will be a person in the room dedicated to monitoring his vitals, will they have an iv open and how he will be hydrated during and after the surgery. He did so well, despite having a huge scar on his belly and was back to himself in a day (even though it took longer for stitches to heal). I'm sure most of us are terrified for our furkids, but after all after getting our questions answered we must trust our vets. Sending you lots of support <3 |
05-27-2020, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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| My 3 lb. Jilly was neutered at age 6 years(how long it took me to work up the courage)and her anesthesia went fine. Tibbe, who was 3 lbs. larger, was neutered at age 9 mos., had annual anesthesia for years with his dentals and all went well. If you use a responsible vet who hires good tech help, etc., and the dog is healthy, everything will be as good as can be for anesthesia. Tiny dogs are neutered every day successfully. Try not to worry.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
05-27-2020, 03:04 PM | #4 |
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| It's normal to be anxious when a pet at any age and weight goes under anesthesia. Blood work is so important and you have that covered. Next comes trust in your vet and the techs that will be assisting. Jax will be just fine.
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05-27-2020, 03:25 PM | #5 | |
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I did have a very long discussion of with the vet about the surgery, but it was way back in January before the pandemic. It seems like a lifetime ago. I guess that’s one reason I’m so nervous. I haven’t been able to talk to her again, because clients aren’t allowed into the clinic. I had to sit in the parking lot today while he was in for his bloodwork. | |
05-27-2020, 03:38 PM | #6 | |
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05-27-2020, 03:39 PM | #7 |
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| Thanks. I sure hope so. I’m going to be a nervous wreck until it’s over. |
05-28-2020, 09:11 AM | #8 |
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| Brief Update: The vet’s office just called, and Jax’s bloodwork is all normal, so we’re a go for the surgery on June 5th. So now I just wait and worry. I do have a question, for any of you with smaller yorkies. Jax’s written pre-op instructions include that he is supposed to eat a small meal and drink a small amount of water before 5am on the morning of the 5th, before he is dropped off for his surgery. (Drop off is at 7am.) The pre-op instructions were on top of his crate when I picked him up from the vet’s office vestibule yesterday after his appointment, so I couldn’t ask about them then. So I asked the nurse who called with his bloodwork result, because (as a foster) I’ve taken a lot of animals in for surgery, and the food/water cut off is always the night before surgery. The nurse says the morning meal & drink are because he’s so small. I told her I would try, but Jax is simply not a morning eater. It’s rare I can tempt him to eat anything before late morning except his tiny lick of peanut butter (mentioned in an older post under the “Diet” section). The nurse said to try. So question: is this normal for smaller yorkies, pre-surgery? And, if so, is it going to be a serious problem if he won’t eat? One more thing to worry about.... |
05-28-2020, 11:04 AM | #9 | |
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__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis Last edited by yorkietalkjilly; 05-28-2020 at 11:09 AM. | |
05-28-2020, 05:54 PM | #10 |
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| We all worry that’s perfectly normal. You are doing all the right things. A dog doesn’t generally just die under anesthesia for no reason. In most cases the blood work wasn’t done or proper protocol wasn’t followed. Callie has been under so many times and I still get worried about it. They seem even smaller when they have to go in for surgery and are not feeling great afterwords. Joey refused to let me put him down the whole rest of the day after I picked him up. Prayers everything goes well.
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05-28-2020, 06:01 PM | #11 | |
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
05-28-2020, 07:46 PM | #12 | |
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I'm pretty certain they'll carefully question her about what, when and how much food/water was ingested at the small, pre-op breakfast but if not, insist on speaking to the surgeon first to tell him/her so they'll know exactly what they are dealing with and be as certain as they can the stomach has cleared of all content before anesthetizing.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis | |
05-29-2020, 08:51 AM | #13 | |
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
05-29-2020, 09:18 AM | #14 | |
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By the time he was a year, he never had any more problems from it for the rest of his life and he put on more weight, got up to 4.5 lbs. But until he matured more or gained more weight, he had to eat frequently to prevent that per the vet and she would never leave him alone for over 2 hours. I guess most anything is possible if one brings home a very tiny dog or any puppy for that matter. Guess this vet has seen that type of thing in the past. Give the bit of water in tiny doeses if you fear your baby will throw it up.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis Last edited by yorkietalkjilly; 05-29-2020 at 09:19 AM. | |
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