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marycrank83 · 09-18-2007, 05:38 AM

My Ollie (6 months) will be nuetered next week and i just got a letter from our vet with the option to have it done by laser sugery for $45.00 extra. It reads that the advantages are reduced swelling, pain and risk of infection. Our neighbor just had his yorkie done at the same vet and refused all extras so of course my hubby thinks we should do the same. Does anyone have advice about the laser method?
Also they are offering lots of pre surgery screening---blood screening (46.25 extra), EKG ($43.00) and an IV at an extra cost. Are these necessary?
My Chihuahua was nuetered 7 years ago with out any options like these by the same vet. I do trust this vet. He saved my chihuahuas life!

Elisandra · 09-18-2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by marycrank83

My Ollie (6 months) will be nuetered next week and i just got a letter from our vet with the option to have it done by laser sugery for $45.00 extra. It reads that the advantages are reduced swelling, pain and risk of infection. Our neighbor just had his yorkie done at the same vet and refused all extras so of course my hubby thinks we should do the same. Does anyone have advice about the laser method?
Also they are offering lots of pre surgery screening---blood screening (46.25 extra), EKG ($43.00) and an IV at an extra cost. Are these necessary?
My Chihuahua was nuetered 7 years ago with out any options like these by the same vet. I do trust this vet. He saved my chihuahuas life!

When Rocky was neutered i opted for the Laser just because they say it reduces swelling and the heal time is faster as well i dont think all the pre opt work is necessary but i got it done. I guess its all a matter of choice i did it because i wanted to be on the safe side but it's all up to you. I cant even tell where he had the surgery done no scar or anything.

All those dogs that were neutered back in the days never had none of this fancy stuff we have now and they all came out ok.

Im sure you will make the right desicion what ever you choose. Good luck to your baby with his surgery.

YorkieRose · 09-18-2007, 05:52 AM

I would decide based on the dogs age and general health. I do not do all these tests in the 6mos to 3 yrs range. I would always opt for an IV..important IMO and my vets.
My friend has a Yorkie with a hole in his heart and was neutered with no problems... my MD told me a person can be having a heart attack and still have a normal EKG..I pretty much disregard them myself. I would no doubt go for the laser, but all is a matter of what makes you feel best about the procedure.

Superstarkba · 09-18-2007, 05:54 AM

I didn't know there was laser neuterin/spaying available. I would like to have that done on Dakota so there is no scar left.

Yorkieluv · 09-18-2007, 06:12 AM

I would definitely have the bloodwork, IV, and laser done. The bloodwork will let you know if your dog is safe to go under anesthesia, the IV is important in case something goes wrong, and laser makes the healing time faster.

Izzy Princess · 09-18-2007, 06:29 AM

Izzy has the laser done - our vet is on top of all the cutting edge procedures and he highly recommended I spend the extra $$ for this on Izzy. Yup - reduced pain, swealling and she does NOT have a scar and he said healing time is greatly reduced. She stayed over night (they have 24/7 care with heated beds!!). Picked her up at 1pm on Saturday and I would say Sunday morning you would never know she was spayed on Friday. For me - it was peace of mind that she would be in less pain and for the extra $45 or $50 that it was - it was worth it to me. Up to you totally of course.

Erin · 09-18-2007, 06:37 AM

We opted for the laser surgery and bloodwork for both of them. I don't even think we were given the option not to have an IV. Our vet has a tech standing by who's only job it to monitor vitals and fluids, etc.

Neither of mine have scars, which I think is normal for the boys but it's pretty neat that Sammy doesn't have one. Even with her belly shaved you'd never know she had stitches.

Edited to add: Even with the extras, teeth pulled, etc neither surgery was over $300.

YorkieRose · 09-18-2007, 06:43 AM

Blood work will not tell you if a dog is going to have a reaction to anthesthia, but by spay/neuter time mine have had routine blood work for bile acid etc..so I do not repeat it.

Yorkiekids · 09-18-2007, 06:48 AM

I think I'd opt for the new procedure, but as for the rest it depends on you, and your financial situation. Wishing you the best regardless of what you do.

Yorkieluv · 09-18-2007, 06:49 AM

If their ALT or other levels are off, it will

Some vets do the bile acid test along with regular bloodwork.

YorkieRose · 09-18-2007, 07:27 AM

Are you saying blood work will tell if a dog will react to anthestia, correct?
Beau was neutered at 7 months, had blood work..he was small and we wanted it all done, went above and beyond..no problems turned up..but his heart stopped within minutes of the anthestia being given...it was touch and go, but they were able to revive him..this was a vet who had neutered dozens of tiny Yorkies...
If there had been anything showing in the bloodwork we would have waited...

SladesMommy · 09-18-2007, 07:35 AM

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on Dakota so there is no scar left.

It still leaves a scar, it just isn't as noticible.

I would opt to go with the laser. I've had all my past fosters done that way and they all bounced back very quickly with hardly any swelling. The laser was the only extra thing I opted for.

YorkieRose · 09-18-2007, 07:45 AM

It is so hard to see scars on dogs..that is why a vet can not tell by looking at a females belly to see if she is spayed..of course males are missing some important parts visible to the eye...

I used to have my vet tatoo SP by the ID number...

Vinnie's Mom · 09-18-2007, 08:00 AM

My advice on the pre-op blood work is this, if you were having surgery would you want it done? Chances are you answered yes! It may cost more money, but it's better to be safe than sorry. My vet told me that he has refused some dogs because of the pre-op bloodwork....so with that said....i would say do it!

marycrank83 · 09-18-2007, 08:56 AM

Thank you all so much. I have decided to have the laser surgery nuetering done. I believe he has had previous blood work done (but will check!) so i may pass on that. He will have the IV but with rereading this it says that with the IV they can provide enchanced pain control. I will question the vet about this one. I will question my husband that if HE was having surgery....what he would want --- if he squirms about any added costs!!! - (thanks Vinnie's mom!!) I really like thinking about it in those terms!

09-18-2007, 05:38 AM	#1
marycrank83 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 255	nuetered by laser? My Ollie (6 months) will be nuetered next week and i just got a letter from our vet with the option to have it done by laser sugery for $45.00 extra. It reads that the advantages are reduced swelling, pain and risk of infection. Our neighbor just had his yorkie done at the same vet and refused all extras so of course my hubby thinks we should do the same. Does anyone have advice about the laser method? Also they are offering lots of pre surgery screening---blood screening (46.25 extra), EKG ($43.00) and an IV at an extra cost. Are these necessary? My Chihuahua was nuetered 7 years ago with out any options like these by the same vet. I do trust this vet. He saved my chihuahuas life!

09-18-2007, 05:52 AM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	neutering I would decide based on the dogs age and general health. I do not do all these tests in the 6mos to 3 yrs range. I would always opt for an IV..important IMO and my vets. My friend has a Yorkie with a hole in his heart and was neutered with no problems... my MD told me a person can be having a heart attack and still have a normal EKG..I pretty much disregard them myself. I would no doubt go for the laser, but all is a matter of what makes you feel best about the procedure.

09-18-2007, 06:12 AM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I would definitely have the bloodwork, IV, and laser done. The bloodwork will let you know if your dog is safe to go under anesthesia, the IV is important in case something goes wrong, and laser makes the healing time faster. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

09-18-2007, 06:29 AM	#6
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Izzy has the laser done - our vet is on top of all the cutting edge procedures and he highly recommended I spend the extra $$ for this on Izzy. Yup - reduced pain, swealling and she does NOT have a scar and he said healing time is greatly reduced. She stayed over night (they have 24/7 care with heated beds!!). Picked her up at 1pm on Saturday and I would say Sunday morning you would never know she was spayed on Friday. For me - it was peace of mind that she would be in less pain and for the extra $45 or $50 that it was - it was worth it to me. Up to you totally of course. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

09-18-2007, 06:37 AM	#7
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	We opted for the laser surgery and bloodwork for both of them. I don't even think we were given the option not to have an IV. Our vet has a tech standing by who's only job it to monitor vitals and fluids, etc. Neither of mine have scars, which I think is normal for the boys but it's pretty neat that Sammy doesn't have one. Even with her belly shaved you'd never know she had stitches. Edited to add: Even with the extras, teeth pulled, etc neither surgery was over $300. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

09-18-2007, 05:54 AM	#4
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I didn't know there was laser neuterin/spaying available. I would like to have that done on Dakota so there is no scar left.

09-18-2007, 06:43 AM	#8
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	blood work Blood work will not tell you if a dog is going to have a reaction to anthesthia, but by spay/neuter time mine have had routine blood work for bile acid etc..so I do not repeat it.

09-18-2007, 06:48 AM	#9
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I think I'd opt for the new procedure, but as for the rest it depends on you, and your financial situation. Wishing you the best regardless of what you do. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-18-2007, 06:49 AM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	If their ALT or other levels are off, it will Some vets do the bile acid test along with regular bloodwork. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy Last edited by Yorkieluv; 09-18-2007 at 06:50 AM.

09-18-2007, 07:27 AM	#11
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Are you saying blood work will tell if a dog will react to anthestia, correct? Beau was neutered at 7 months, had blood work..he was small and we wanted it all done, went above and beyond..no problems turned up..but his heart stopped within minutes of the anthestia being given...it was touch and go, but they were able to revive him..this was a vet who had neutered dozens of tiny Yorkies... If there had been anything showing in the bloodwork we would have waited... Last edited by YorkieRose; 09-18-2007 at 07:28 AM.

09-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#13
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	scars It is so hard to see scars on dogs..that is why a vet can not tell by looking at a females belly to see if she is spayed..of course males are missing some important parts visible to the eye... I used to have my vet tatoo SP by the ID number...

09-18-2007, 08:00 AM	#14
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	My advice on the pre-op blood work is this, if you were having surgery would you want it done? Chances are you answered yes! It may cost more money, but it's better to be safe than sorry. My vet told me that he has refused some dogs because of the pre-op bloodwork....so with that said....i would say do it! __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

09-18-2007, 08:56 AM	#15
marycrank83 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 255	Thank you all so much. I have decided to have the laser surgery nuetering done. I believe he has had previous blood work done (but will check!) so i may pass on that. He will have the IV but with rereading this it says that with the IV they can provide enchanced pain control. I will question the vet about this one. I will question my husband that if HE was having surgery....what he would want --- if he squirms about any added costs!!! - (thanks Vinnie's mom!!) I really like thinking about it in those terms!