My 7 Month old Yorkie had a heart attack while being neutered - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

florencelisa · 10-22-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeves211

I was shocked and saddened to read about what happended to your baby. What is his prognosis?

My baby is getting neutered on Thursday. They never mentioned anything about blood tests. Now I'm concerned.

Mee too

I'm about to get mine neutered also.

Ladymom · 10-22-2010, 06:42 PM

I am so sorry about your Max. I pray he recovers.

Pre-op bloodwork is a must before a dog undergoes anesthesia. My vet requires it on a puppy or any dog who has never had bloodwork before. It can tell your vet about organ function and your pet's ability to handle anesthesia. Since Yorkies are prone to liver disease, it is especially important that they have pre-op bloodwork since anesthesia is processed through the liver. An EKG is also recommended by many vets before surgery to make sure the heart is healthy.

Did your vet offer a pre-op work up and you declined? Or it was never even offered to you? Did you go to a low cost spay neuter clinic? They are usually bare bones and don't offer pre-op screening.

Do you know what type of anesthesia was used? According to a vet who belongs to another forum, a ketamine/valium combination should not be used in animals with kidney or heart problems during the induction stage. Propofol is preferred.

This is a good thread for anyone who will be getting a puppy spayed or neutered to read:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html

This is pinned in our Health section. Hopefully you can find a resource to help with the vet bills.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vet-bills.html

ladyjane · 10-22-2010, 06:56 PM

I am so sorry this has happened. I hope that Max recovers. I will say a prayer for him.

lynnelily · 10-22-2010, 07:01 PM

My Chloe is going in Monday I hope the blood tests do show if they can have an reaction to being put out. I am having the blood test done I know it is important my vet has always stressed this to us. I'm also going to have her baby teeth pulled out. After reading this I'm going to be sick with worry until she's out now.

Nikki-S · 10-22-2010, 07:03 PM

I had a female yorkie 14 yrs ago die while being spayed. She was 8 months old and died on the table, Millie was her name. She to had a heart attack.

Keeping Max in my prayers!

And 5,000 does seem a bit much for such a short time! I'd talk with your vet.

cally930 · 10-22-2010, 07:10 PM

How heartbreaking! My prayers are with you and your little guy. I hope he fully recovers.

megansmomma · 10-22-2010, 07:21 PM

How heartbreaking for you. I hope that Max is able to pull through his heart attack and make a recovery. That sure is a huge vet bill so I hope you are able to get some type of payment plan. Is he in a specialty hospital where they are monitoring his heart? Is he seeing a cardiologist? I'm so sorry.

kjc · 10-22-2010, 08:17 PM

How sad! I'm so sorry this happened to your baby. I'll keep him in my prayers.

Curious to see what they did that cost $5000.00.

lynnelily · 10-23-2010, 04:33 AM

How is Max doing? I hope he's improving

Yorkielover04 · 10-23-2010, 08:03 AM

My heart breaks for you and your fur baby. How very sad, I pray he recovers soon. The picture is just so heart wrenching. I sure hope you can find out why this has been so expensive. Its seem like you have gotten some good advice here. Good luck and I offer my prayers for both of you.

Warm hugs,
Chelsea'sMom

Ladymom · 10-23-2010, 08:13 AM

How is Max doing today?

Cherie6446 · 10-23-2010, 08:40 AM

I am so sorry for you and your little guy. The picture breaks my heart. My vet did blood work before Zoey was spayed. I really don't know why these tests need to be done but I just go along with what the vet says is needed before surgery.
I will pray for your little one - so sad - and please keep us informed.
Cherie

laci32 · 10-23-2010, 09:36 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your fur baby. I have no idea what all ge has done but 5 grand seems outragious. I disguss this with hi. I hope your pup gets better and can go home soon

fufufashions · 10-23-2010, 09:41 AM

So sorry to hear about little Max! Please check into the Care Credit. I have used it and they had 2 years payout interest free.
Good luck!! Sending prayers for Max!

143julz · 10-25-2010, 07:05 AM

Hope Max is doing better today!

10-22-2010, 06:42 PM	#17
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I am so sorry about your Max. I pray he recovers. Pre-op bloodwork is a must before a dog undergoes anesthesia. My vet requires it on a puppy or any dog who has never had bloodwork before. It can tell your vet about organ function and your pet's ability to handle anesthesia. Since Yorkies are prone to liver disease, it is especially important that they have pre-op bloodwork since anesthesia is processed through the liver. An EKG is also recommended by many vets before surgery to make sure the heart is healthy. Did your vet offer a pre-op work up and you declined? Or it was never even offered to you? Did you go to a low cost spay neuter clinic? They are usually bare bones and don't offer pre-op screening. Do you know what type of anesthesia was used? According to a vet who belongs to another forum, a ketamine/valium combination should not be used in animals with kidney or heart problems during the induction stage. Propofol is preferred. This is a good thread for anyone who will be getting a puppy spayed or neutered to read: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-protocol.html This is pinned in our Health section. Hopefully you can find a resource to help with the vet bills. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vet-bills.html __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf Last edited by Ladymom; 10-22-2010 at 06:45 PM.

10-22-2010, 06:56 PM	#18
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I am so sorry this has happened. I hope that Max recovers. I will say a prayer for him. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-22-2010, 07:03 PM	#20
Nikki-S Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 14	I'm so sorry about Max! I had a female yorkie 14 yrs ago die while being spayed. She was 8 months old and died on the table, Millie was her name. She to had a heart attack. Keeping Max in my prayers! And 5,000 does seem a bit much for such a short time! I'd talk with your vet. __________________ Nikki & Bella Blue

10-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#21
cally930 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York Posts: 910	How heartbreaking! My prayers are with you and your little guy. I hope he fully recovers. __________________ Cally Coco & Beckham

10-22-2010, 07:21 PM	#22
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	How heartbreaking for you. I hope that Max is able to pull through his heart attack and make a recovery. That sure is a huge vet bill so I hope you are able to get some type of payment plan. Is he in a specialty hospital where they are monitoring his heart? Is he seeing a cardiologist? I'm so sorry. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-22-2010, 07:01 PM	#19
lynnelily Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 413	My Chloe is going in Monday I hope the blood tests do show if they can have an reaction to being put out. I am having the blood test done I know it is important my vet has always stressed this to us. I'm also going to have her baby teeth pulled out. After reading this I'm going to be sick with worry until she's out now.

10-22-2010, 08:17 PM	#23
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	How sad! I'm so sorry this happened to your baby. I'll keep him in my prayers. Curious to see what they did that cost $5000.00. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-23-2010, 04:33 AM	#24
lynnelily Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 413	How is Max doing? I hope he's improving

10-23-2010, 08:03 AM	#25
Yorkielover04 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 15	My heart breaks for you and your fur baby. How very sad, I pray he recovers soon. The picture is just so heart wrenching. I sure hope you can find out why this has been so expensive. Its seem like you have gotten some good advice here. Good luck and I offer my prayers for both of you. Warm hugs, Chelsea'sMom

10-23-2010, 08:13 AM	#26
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	How is Max doing today? __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

10-23-2010, 08:40 AM	#27
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	I am so sorry for you and your little guy. The picture breaks my heart. My vet did blood work before Zoey was spayed. I really don't know why these tests need to be done but I just go along with what the vet says is needed before surgery. I will pray for your little one - so sad - and please keep us informed. Cherie __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

10-23-2010, 09:36 AM	#28
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	I'm sorry to hear about your fur baby. I have no idea what all ge has done but 5 grand seems outragious. I disguss this with hi. I hope your pup gets better and can go home soon __________________ Baby Andy

10-23-2010, 09:41 AM	#29
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	So sorry to hear about little Max! Please check into the Care Credit. I have used it and they had 2 years payout interest free. Good luck!! Sending prayers for Max! __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

10-25-2010, 07:05 AM	#30
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Hope Max is doing better today! __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!