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wemple2 · 08-28-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby'sMama

So glad that Gizmo is doing well... I'm sure your regular vet will do a check-up after he's done the Vitamin K that you have -- but if not, please ask them to do a test on his "clotting" (I forgot what the test is called) I went through this a year and a half ago -- and Toby had to take the Vit K for about 3 months. They told me to watch out for bruising on his tummy, as that is also a sign of internal bleeding. It sounds like you caught it early enough, and it probably all came up with the throw-ups at the clinic... just do the test for your peace of mind -- if the vet doesn't suggest it!

Maybe you're thinking of a Pro-Time Test...people that take blood thinners, Coumadin or Warfarin take this test. Or maybe a CBC, Complete Blood Count...includes platelets...best to ask your vet!!! Stay well Gizmo, Winston and I are thinking about you baby boy.

Judy in Waco · 08-29-2007, 02:14 PM

Thanks for that info!

No, a test has not been mentioned, so I will most definitely ask about it. I need to call him in a couple of days anyway because I am concerned about having Gizmo neutered now. I don't want to put it off too long (he hasn't started marking yet) but if he is having clotting issues or the vita k would cause a problem, I don't want to risk it. I decided he would be the best person to ask that question.

Yes, we are checking his belly and the inside of his ears every day. So far so good.

RoxyJosMom · 08-29-2007, 02:30 PM

HEY! Gizmo, Dis here is Wemi! I is so gwad u is good agin. U godda be kerful - Da Too Yorkiteers jist dont seem wite. Wewkim back

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Tink's Mom · 08-29-2007, 03:42 PM

I'm so glad Gizmo is doing well. It sure makes your heart feel happy when they are well and happy.

wemple2 · 08-29-2007, 06:30 PM

Judy when had you planned on having him neutered? It's a different vet right, didn't you have to take him to an ER vet when this happened? Be sure his regular vet is well aware of his incident and his vitamin K...I know you said you checked in with your vet afterwards...but that surprises me that the same vet would schedule a neutering or any procedure until this is well past. I think you'd be better safe then sorry...and put off the neutering for a little while...I don't think the vitamin K would harm him, but I'd want to be sure the vitamin K has worked...done it's job...before having any surgery. I guess what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't want to take a chance that he may bleed excessively, please be careful...I know your vet would know and will advise you properly, but why chance it? Wait awhile...okay? Hugs to you and Gizmo take care.

Judy in Waco · 08-30-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Judy when had you planned on having him neutered? It's a different vet right, didn't you have to take him to an ER vet when this happened? Be sure his regular vet is well aware of his incident and his vitamin K...I know you said you checked in with your vet afterwards...but that surprises me that the same vet would schedule a neutering or any procedure until this is well past. I think you'd be better safe then sorry...and put off the neutering for a little while...I don't think the vitamin K would harm him, but I'd want to be sure the vitamin K has worked...done it's job...before having any surgery. I guess what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't want to take a chance that he may bleed excessively, please be careful...I know your vet would know and will advise you properly, but why chance it? Wait awhile...okay? Hugs to you and Gizmo take care.

Hi Kathy,
Two different vets were involved, you're right. Our regular vet also knows everything about the incident. Prior to this incident we had planned to schedule him for a week from now for his neuter, but we have not yet actually scheduled it. (I was being a really big wus about the whole neutering thing long before this happened.)

That's exactly why I need to talk to my vet before I schedule it. I also plan to ask that they run whatever test they need to run to make sure his blood is clotting properly.

And this incident also rules out having the neuter done at the inexpensive clinic. I am going to stick with my regular vet even though it's a higher cost.

So, we have that covered, thanks!

I'll keep you updated. Hugs.

wemple2 · 08-30-2007, 10:01 AM

Let me know what your regular vet says...I hope all is well and Gizmo will be neutered before long...then you can relax, I'll be thinking about you and Gizmo, and pray that everything will turn out just fine.

yorkieusa · 08-30-2007, 10:09 AM

Glad to know Gizmo is doing so well. That sounds like a wonderful clinic.

Yano · 08-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Wow you scared me! I'm glad he is well! Take care!

laurenr · 08-30-2007, 07:20 PM

OMG!! I only just found this thread tonight! I am sooooo relieved that Gizmo is doing OK!!! Thand goodness you acted to quickly..... I shudder to think of what would have happened otherwise. You must have been completely terrified for him.

Hugs to you and your little guy, and definitely be very cautious with the neutering pre-op tests,

Lauren

Yorkieluv · 08-31-2007, 09:54 AM

Thank goodness that Gizmo is okay...That just sounds so incredibly scary, and yes, it's good that you will be asking questions about the blood clotting...That could be a big problem if he's getting neutered. My prayers are with your little guy, Judy!!

saphire · 08-31-2007, 12:54 PM

Hoping Gizmo will be his normal self soon.

Judy in Waco · 08-31-2007, 02:24 PM

Thanks everyone.

It looks like the neuter is postponed for at least six weeks.

When I told the vet tech that Gizmo still had the rest of his two weeks on vita k tablets, the vet got on the phone. He asked me to look at the vitamin k bottle.....

and I had read it wrong! He's on it for a month! It said a half pill a day and contained 14 pills. Sheesh...I need to learn math!!

When the month is up, we have an appt. to come in for tests. They already had a reminder down to call me to schedule.

I LOVE my vet!!

For My Coby · 08-31-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Thanks everyone.

It looks like the neuter is postponed for at least six weeks.

When I told the vet tech that Gizmo still had the rest of his two weeks on vita k tablets, the vet got on the phone. He asked me to look at the vitamin k bottle.....

and I had read it wrong! He's on it for a month! It said a half pill a day and contained 14 pills. Sheesh...I need to learn math!!

When the month is up, we have an appt. to come in for tests. They already had a reminder down to call me to schedule.

I LOVE my vet!!

Well, one thing at a time for the poor boy! I'm glad that you got it all straightened out. And hopefully your vet doesn't hold your math skills against you when he's making out your bill!

Just Kidding!

Judy in Waco · 08-31-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

Well, one thing at a time for the poor boy! I'm glad that you got it all straightened out. And hopefully your vet doesn't hold your math skills against you when he's making out your bill!

Just Kidding!

Don't scare me like that! Sheeesh...I hope not!

08-29-2007, 02:14 PM	#107
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thanks for that info! No, a test has not been mentioned, so I will most definitely ask about it. I need to call him in a couple of days anyway because I am concerned about having Gizmo neutered now. I don't want to put it off too long (he hasn't started marking yet) but if he is having clotting issues or the vita k would cause a problem, I don't want to risk it. I decided he would be the best person to ask that question. Yes, we are checking his belly and the inside of his ears every day. So far so good. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

08-29-2007, 02:30 PM	#108
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	HEY! Gizmo, Dis here is Wemi! I is so gwad u is good agin. U godda be kerful - Da Too Yorkiteers jist dont seem wite. Wewkim back . __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

08-29-2007, 03:42 PM	#109
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	I'm so glad Gizmo is doing well. It sure makes your heart feel happy when they are well and happy. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

08-29-2007, 06:30 PM	#110
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Judy when had you planned on having him neutered? It's a different vet right, didn't you have to take him to an ER vet when this happened? Be sure his regular vet is well aware of his incident and his vitamin K...I know you said you checked in with your vet afterwards...but that surprises me that the same vet would schedule a neutering or any procedure until this is well past. I think you'd be better safe then sorry...and put off the neutering for a little while...I don't think the vitamin K would harm him, but I'd want to be sure the vitamin K has worked...done it's job...before having any surgery. I guess what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't want to take a chance that he may bleed excessively, please be careful...I know your vet would know and will advise you properly, but why chance it? Wait awhile...okay? Hugs to you and Gizmo take care. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

08-30-2007, 10:01 AM	#112
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Let me know what your regular vet says...I hope all is well and Gizmo will be neutered before long...then you can relax, I'll be thinking about you and Gizmo, and pray that everything will turn out just fine. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

08-30-2007, 10:09 AM	#113
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Glad to know Gizmo is doing so well. That sounds like a wonderful clinic. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-30-2007, 10:51 AM	#114
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Oh my! Wow you scared me! I'm glad he is well! Take care! __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

08-30-2007, 07:20 PM	#115
laurenr Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,161	OMG!! I only just found this thread tonight! I am sooooo relieved that Gizmo is doing OK!!! Thand goodness you acted to quickly..... I shudder to think of what would have happened otherwise. You must have been completely terrified for him. Hugs to you and your little guy, and definitely be very cautious with the neutering pre-op tests, Lauren

08-31-2007, 09:54 AM	#116
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thank goodness that Gizmo is okay...That just sounds so incredibly scary, and yes, it's good that you will be asking questions about the blood clotting...That could be a big problem if he's getting neutered. My prayers are with your little guy, Judy!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-31-2007, 12:54 PM	#117
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Hoping Gizmo will be his normal self soon. __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

08-31-2007, 02:24 PM	#118
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thanks everyone. It looks like the neuter is postponed for at least six weeks. When I told the vet tech that Gizmo still had the rest of his two weeks on vita k tablets, the vet got on the phone. He asked me to look at the vitamin k bottle..... and I had read it wrong! He's on it for a month! It said a half pill a day and contained 14 pills. Sheesh...I need to learn math!! When the month is up, we have an appt. to come in for tests. They already had a reminder down to call me to schedule. I LOVE my vet!! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)