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BubblPopElectrc · 10-01-2007, 07:35 AM

So I called the vet. Ugh.. why are front desk people so rude? They always think YOU are supposed to know everything about THEIR job.

But anyway..

They are the same vets that spayed Brooklyn. And I was pretty comfortable with the whole process.

They said they don't normally do blood work unless the animal is over 6 or sick. The front desk lady acted like I was insane for asking. Should I still get it?

They told me she has to be current on shots. Which she isn't in their eyes because I've started only getting them every three years so I'm not sure what to do...

Patti · 10-01-2007, 07:36 AM

I now how you feel. With Cali she had been so sick when she was youger that I put off spaying her, Then she went into heat, and during heat she had a possible intestinal blockage. So the er vet said I can do the exploratory while she is in heat with no greater risk and do her liver biopsy at the same time. This was 6 at night and I said ok and they called me a couple hours later and she was fine. Your baby will be fine. Just get the pre surgery bloodwork done.

Kiwiglaze · 10-01-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

So I called the vet. Ugh.. why are front desk people so rude? They always think YOU are supposed to know everything about THEIR job.

But anyway..

They are the same vets that spayed Brooklyn. And I was pretty comfortable with the whole process.

They said they don't normally do blood work unless the animal is over 6 or sick. The front desk lady acted like I was insane for asking. Should I still get it?

They told me she has to be current on shots. Which she isn't in their eyes because I've started only getting them every three years so I'm not sure what to do...

Hmmm...I don't know if my vet is overly cautious, but she ALWAYS recommends pre-surgery blood work for every dog, but especially for small breeds. Also, she even wanted bile acid tests before Kiwi was spayed and she didn't have any symptoms. It was a good thing, too, because Kiwi did have liver problems and if she had had a shunt, the anesthesia could really make her sick, or she could have died. I wonder if the front desk person you spoke to didn't really know what was going on? I would make an appointment to see the vet and talk about all this stuff before giving the okay to spay.

Regarding the vaccines, you could always ask for a titer to avoid giving more vaccines than necessary. Something you could discuss with your vet. I hope you have a good relationship with your vet and are comfortable asking a lot of questions! Good luck!

ladybugg74 · 10-01-2007, 08:31 AM

I would say you have to trust your vet 100%. If I would ever do it again I would find a vet that specializes in small breeds. I was worried sick when Gracie and Hallee got spayed. So glad it all came out okay.

Winstin07 · 10-01-2007, 08:35 AM

It all freaks me out also. I never had my big girls spayed and my lab became very ill. She ended up having emergency surgery and it was $1,000. She was 8 and came down with an infection. Needless to say my golden retriever is going to get done. It is not worth them getting so sick. We could have lost our lab. I am terrified to take Winstin in but I know for health reasons it will be best for him.

Winstin07 · 10-01-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

So I called the vet. Ugh.. why are front desk people so rude? They always think YOU are supposed to know everything about THEIR job.

But anyway..

They are the same vets that spayed Brooklyn. And I was pretty comfortable with the whole process.

They said they don't normally do blood work unless the animal is over 6 or sick. The front desk lady acted like I was insane for asking. Should I still get it?

They told me she has to be current on shots. Which she isn't in their eyes because I've started only getting them every three years so I'm not sure what to do...

My vet just about requires blood work. I would get it done. It could save some headaches.

BubblPopElectrc · 10-01-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwiglaze

Hmmm...I don't know if my vet is overly cautious, but she ALWAYS recommends pre-surgery blood work for every dog, but especially for small breeds. Also, she even wanted bile acid tests before Kiwi was spayed and she didn't have any symptoms. It was a good thing, too, because Kiwi did have liver problems and if she had had a shunt, the anesthesia could really make her sick, or she could have died. I wonder if the front desk person you spoke to didn't really know what was going on? I would make an appointment to see the vet and talk about all this stuff before giving the okay to spay.

Regarding the vaccines, you could always ask for a titer to avoid giving more vaccines than necessary. Something you could discuss with your vet. I hope you have a good relationship with your vet and are comfortable asking a lot of questions! Good luck!

Yeah, I think I'm going to make them do. You would think they would want to do it. More stuff= more money.

BubblPopElectrc · 10-01-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ladybugg74

I would say you have to trust your vet 100%. If I would ever do it again I would find a vet that specializes in small breeds. I was worried sick when Gracie and Hallee got spayed. So glad it all came out okay.

I am so picky that I have a hard time trying any vet I have had 100%.

Any suggestions on finding a vet that specializes in small breeds?

nancy137738 · 10-01-2007, 10:02 AM

I hear ya...Mine aren't spayed or neutered...I am too afraid to do it..

BubblPopElectrc · 10-01-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Winstin07

My vet just about requires blood work. I would get it done. It could save some headaches.

I definitely agree.

Ellie May · 10-01-2007, 10:11 AM

I would definately do the bloodwork. Our vet requires it after age six but recommends it before then. I would also talk to them about doing titers insteads of vaccines.

Bailey's Peeps · 10-01-2007, 10:31 AM

Each of our girls were spayed at about 5 1/2 months. Our vet insists on having them brought in first thing in the morning, does the surgery early in the day, and keeps them overnight before releasing them the next morning. I visited each of them a couple of hours after the surgery, and they were just fine. By the time I picked them up the next morning, the biggest problem was keeping them from doing too much jumping and playing for a few days. Must not have been a traumatic experience, because they love the vet.

My fears were overcome by the statistics - chances of adult health problems are reduced about 80% by having the little girls spayed before they come into heat the first time.

kezza · 10-01-2007, 11:10 AM

I share your concern...i'm too petrified to get Pixie spayed...she's 4 months and a little over 1lb 8oz...i'm not sure if she will even reach 3lbs as an adult

I don't think i could take any unecessary risks with her...i would prefer her to be spayed of course.

pittypatty · 10-01-2007, 01:50 PM

Right there with you Kezza. Our little ones are close in weight. Mine is almost 5 months and 28 oz. (she'de weight waaaay less but she's a chow hound !! lol ) I know I have to get it done for her health but man, it's scary. I know I will be a wreck when the time comes.

Ladymom · 10-01-2007, 01:59 PM

I know the thought of surgery is scary, but just remember that by spaying your female dog early, you can all but eliminate the chance of her getting mammary cancer later on.

In those females spayed prior to their first heat cycle, breast cancer is very, very rare. The risk of malignant mammary tumors in dogs spayed prior to their first heat is 0.05%. It is 8% for dog spayed after one heat, and 26% in dogs spayed after their second heat.

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=460

So please, for the sake of their health, spay early!

10-01-2007, 07:36 AM	#17
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I now how you feel. With Cali she had been so sick when she was youger that I put off spaying her, Then she went into heat, and during heat she had a possible intestinal blockage. So the er vet said I can do the exploratory while she is in heat with no greater risk and do her liver biopsy at the same time. This was 6 at night and I said ok and they called me a couple hours later and she was fine. Your baby will be fine. Just get the pre surgery bloodwork done. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html Last edited by Patti; 10-01-2007 at 07:37 AM.

10-01-2007, 08:31 AM	#19
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	I would say you have to trust your vet 100%. If I would ever do it again I would find a vet that specializes in small breeds. I was worried sick when Gracie and Hallee got spayed. So glad it all came out okay. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee

10-01-2007, 08:35 AM	#20
Winstin07 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 513	It all freaks me out also. I never had my big girls spayed and my lab became very ill. She ended up having emergency surgery and it was $1,000. She was 8 and came down with an infection. Needless to say my golden retriever is going to get done. It is not worth them getting so sick. We could have lost our lab. I am terrified to take Winstin in but I know for health reasons it will be best for him. __________________ With God ALL Things are Possible!! I can never again imagine my life without my little Yorkie friend.

10-01-2007, 10:11 AM	#26
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I would definately do the bloodwork. Our vet requires it after age six but recommends it before then. I would also talk to them about doing titers insteads of vaccines. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-01-2007, 11:10 AM	#28
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I share your concern...i'm too petrified to get Pixie spayed...she's 4 months and a little over 1lb 8oz...i'm not sure if she will even reach 3lbs as an adult I don't think i could take any unecessary risks with her...i would prefer her to be spayed of course. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

10-01-2007, 07:35 AM	#16
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	So I called the vet. Ugh.. why are front desk people so rude? They always think YOU are supposed to know everything about THEIR job. But anyway.. They are the same vets that spayed Brooklyn. And I was pretty comfortable with the whole process. They said they don't normally do blood work unless the animal is over 6 or sick. The front desk lady acted like I was insane for asking. Should I still get it? They told me she has to be current on shots. Which she isn't in their eyes because I've started only getting them every three years so I'm not sure what to do...

10-01-2007, 10:02 AM	#24
nancy137738 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: syracuse Posts: 122	I hear ya...Mine aren't spayed or neutered...I am too afraid to do it..

10-01-2007, 10:31 AM	#27
Bailey's Peeps Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 229	Each of our girls were spayed at about 5 1/2 months. Our vet insists on having them brought in first thing in the morning, does the surgery early in the day, and keeps them overnight before releasing them the next morning. I visited each of them a couple of hours after the surgery, and they were just fine. By the time I picked them up the next morning, the biggest problem was keeping them from doing too much jumping and playing for a few days. Must not have been a traumatic experience, because they love the vet. My fears were overcome by the statistics - chances of adult health problems are reduced about 80% by having the little girls spayed before they come into heat the first time.

10-01-2007, 01:50 PM	#29
pittypatty Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 78	Right there with you Kezza. Our little ones are close in weight. Mine is almost 5 months and 28 oz. (she'de weight waaaay less but she's a chow hound !! lol ) I know I have to get it done for her health but man, it's scary. I know I will be a wreck when the time comes.

10-01-2007, 01:59 PM	#30
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I know the thought of surgery is scary, but just remember that by spaying your female dog early, you can all but eliminate the chance of her getting mammary cancer later on. In those females spayed prior to their first heat cycle, breast cancer is very, very rare. The risk of malignant mammary tumors in dogs spayed prior to their first heat is 0.05%. It is 8% for dog spayed after one heat, and 26% in dogs spayed after their second heat. http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=460 So please, for the sake of their health, spay early! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf