I need some encouragement...I am worried sick...
 

I have been crying my eyes out off and on for the last few days...my little DeDe is scheduled for her spay on Monday morning. It's a long story but she was a sick puppy...she was one of Chloe's (my sister's yorkie) puppies. She had some sort of virus that ran through her and she almost died. They ran every test in the world but everything came back normal. I got so attached to her that I ended up just keeping her as my baby. She is always right with me wherever I go...she looks up at me with those big brown eyes and I know that she trusts me to take care of her. I was dreading this moment since she was a puppy...she is 2 1/2 lbs at 6 months and she just had a recheck of all her levels with a full blood panel...everything came back normal and my vet...who is very intelligent and knowledgable...and has been doing this a long time...said that there is no medical reason why she shouldn't be ok to be spayed. They do a lot of work with small animals, they are known for being really good with mice, ferrets, etc. and he said that he spays mice and sugar gliders all the time...so if they can pop right back out of it a 2 1/2 lb yorkie will be just fine. He is an excellent vet and I trust him completely, but I just keep having this vision of never being able to see her again and here I am crying all over...I've been trying to think about other things but I can't get it out of my head. Now it's only 1 day away and I get more and more nervous. I get so close to cancelling the whole thing but I know this is the best for her. She is so little and I have intact males in the house...I just can't take that chance. She is my baby...I am so attached to all my monkeys but DeDe and I just got stuck together at the hip when I almost lost her as a baby. I hand feed her every day still and carry her around with me wherever I go...sigh...I got her Christmas presents already and I just keep thinking that what if I'm never able to give them to her....:(

I know I"m probably just being super paranoid...my vet said he does this all the time and he can't remember the last time they lost an animal under anesthesia. The kind they use is the safest kind and he said they have them hooked into all kinds of machines that monitor their vitals...and they can bring them right back out if anything happens. She has to be spayed and get about 4 or 5 of her babies pulled that are already loose. My vet knew how worried I was so he squeezed her in on Monday so we could get it over with as soon as possible. Also, my sister is letting DeDe's mommy get spayed with her at the same time so they can be together. He's going to do both of them one right after the other.

Am I making the right decision? Am I being too dramatic and paranoid? In some ways I feel like I am, and in others I just can't stop thinking about losing my little munchkin.

Ohhh this is going to be sooo hard...:(

Thank you for letting me get all that out...:(:(:(

Oh and...here is my little baby...:)

AAAWWWWW, I know how hard it is to hand a beloved baby over to the "nurse" and have to walk away. When I left Gracie for her spay a couple of weeks ago, I had tears rolling down my cheeks.

I will keep both of you in my thoughts :hug: and prayers :hands:

She is a doll :) It is very nerve wracking for us when these little furballs are spayed or neutered, but I am sure that she will be fine. It sounds like you have a wonderful vet. Will keep you both in my thoughts and look forward to hearing that she is back home with you on Monday night.

Thank you Cindy, I really appreciate the thoughts and prayers for my little girl...that is definitely going to be the hardest part...handing her over...I can't even think about it right now...I don't know where I'm going to get the strength to do it...:(

Thank you, I sure hope so and yes he is very good at what he does...I will definitely be updating as soon as I hear something on Monday...

Max just had his neuter 2 weeks ago Monday.
I was just like you are now.
He was a sickly boy when we brought him home and they thought he might have or still have auto immune issues. I waited until he was 9 months to get him neutered.
Even now his incission got infected :( and I am treating him with meds.

I know how you are feeling.

Make sure the vet knows how you feel and have a vet tech or receptionist call and update you when she goes into surgery, comes out, has recovered, ...
I did and I felt better knowing what was going on and when.

Max and I are sending you big hugs!

Hon, I know where you're coming from. My new biewer is very tiny, she will be 6 mos tomorrow, and barely 2 lbs. I had spoken to the breeder, and she wanted me to wait until mine hit a year old or older before spaying, which is hard on me, as I've always had them spayed between 5 1/2 and 6 mos. I'm sure she will be fine, sounds like the vets are really good. Will say a prayer for your baby..You'll be updating us tomorrow telling us she came through it with flying colors!

aww what a cutie, I know how you feel. You worry about them just like kids. Ill be sending prayers and good wishes for speedy recovery. L

AWWW Nicki! DeDe is a doll! she will be just fine!! If that vet does mice and gliders, he is well trained in the tinies. We well be sending :hands: to you and Dee Dee. Please keep us posted. :hug:

Thank you everyone for your warm words...I really appreciate it and all of your thoughts and prayers. I keep trying to tell myself that she will be ok, she has had all the bloodwork so there should be no surprises...but I am still just scared to death for her. I don't know what I would do if I lost her! :( At least she will have her mommy with her...maybe that will make her feel better, but I know she is going to be so upset when I walk away from her. I don't know how I'm going to do it...:(

And Linda, DeDe needs some warm clothes for the winter and she only has a few things that are hers, most of it is hand-me-downs. I'm sure you are probably busy with Christmas now but maybe after the holidays you can make a little warm wardrobe for DeDe...she is jealous of all the pretty clothes the others have! ;)

Hey Nicki! Of course, i'll help you out with DeDe some little fufu's...just let me know when you are ready. :hug:

Linda, you have some adorable clothes. I know I've been buying off e-bay, but, have problems with some of the outfits, as this little girl I have is tiny. I just did get her an xxxs dress the other day that finally fit, the xxs I bought was way too big. :( I'll have to save up some more money(after Christmas) and then I can order some things

I have a male yorkie, but I understand. I have the same anxiety with vaccinations and teeth cleaning. Your vet sounds wonderful. I'm sure she will be just fine.
Don't worry. She will be in good hands.

Prince's mom

I will keep DeDe in my prayers and you too. I know how scared you are, I am the same way when it comes time to get one of mine spayed. It sounds like your vet is well prepared to handle your little one. Make sure they call you as soon as she is out of surgery so you can breathe easier.

I feel your pain. I just went through this with Delilah about 2 months ago I think. I could not even take her to the vets myself. It was bad. She came out of it extremely clingy and whinny so afterwords you are going to be carrying around this beautiful ball of whinny fluff that wont let you put her down. Be prepare for lots of lovin. Be careful because they get use to it and want it all the time. LOL.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh, what a tough choice. I pray she does extremely well with no complications whatsoever. Try not to stress so much, she will pick up on it. She has the face of an angel. What a precious little girl you have there.

I was the same way 4 weeks ago when I had Lilly spayed. Your vet sounds wonderful, she is in good hands. Let me know how everything went!

I felt the same way when Hope was spayed - she was 3 lbs. at the time.
Best wishes!!:thumbup:

I just went through this with Abby about a month ago and I had the exact same feelings. She did wonderfully!
She's curled up on my lap right now. I'm so glad it's over, just like you will be by tomorrow afternoon :)

All the best to DeDe:animal-pa

Thank you so much...that's right, your babies are little too aren't they? I just love your avatar pic...she's so beautiful. Yes, I think my vet and I have prepared in every way that we can on testing and now it's just time to go through with it. I know it's the best for her...so that's why I have to do this...but it's not easy. If they haven't called me in a few hours I'll be calling up there like crazy...lol they are going to hate me tomorrow!

Thank you Sharon, I have tried to get other people to take her for me...I don't want her to hate me for this...:( But in the end I feel like I need to be there with her.

Oh gosh, she is ALREADY like that...I still hand feed her every single day...she eats raw food and I have to pick it apart for her and feed her piece by piece...lol. Spoiled? No way...;):D I don't know if she can get worse or not...lol

Thanks, she is my baby so I have to be biased and agree with you! :D I really appreciate your prayers.

Oh I certainly hope so...I have already made up a bed on the couch so that when she comes home tomorrow we can just lay around and hang out until she's feeling herself again. Abby is so cute!!!!! :D


For everyone that has just been through this recently...how long did it take your baby to come back out of being weak and get back to being themself? Did they eat right away? I already have to hand feed her so that's nothing new...but she's so little I worry about her even skipping one meal. I guess I can always syringe her like I did when she was a baby. Boy, she really IS going to come out of this twice as spoiled as she already is!!! :eek:

Thank you!! I will most definitely update here as soon and I know something tomorrow and then again when I have her home!

Nicki,

Your vet sounds very experienced. I wish you both well. We worried about Gumdrop when she was spayed last month--less than 3# but it turned out fine--keep us posted and you will be in our prayers and thoughts tomorrow.

nicki

dede will be fine you have had everything done for pre op to make sure of that
it can take a few days for them to bounce back good expect her to sleep alot 24 to 48 hours just make sure she get's alot of water i would not worry to much about her eating
but not to much at first so she does not get sick use you own instint and your knowledge back when my pooh was spayed little baby also the meds they used were different than today
and i think they are safer than they were
she was with us for nine more years you just have to watch when she starts feeling better not to over do

Nicky I remember when you had your sisters litter... I know the worry of surgery when ya love a baby so much.. I cancelled kacee's teeth appointment last winter.. finally did it this summer.. and was like you.. but he did fine and sure feels a lot better for my doing it..
Please updte us on how she is doing.. as for how long.. you would be surprised.. I took a male puppy in to get neutered and brought him right home with me right after surgery.. the next morning you would not know he had surgery the night before at all...
You just make sure she does not do any playing as they think they can and they do given the chance...

anne

Thanks again everyone...Rose I'm glad you said that...I didn't think about that...it might be worse to force food on her and give her too much and then she gets sick. How old was Pooh when you got her spayed?

Anne, thanks, it IS scary...and that will definitely be a task trying to get her to stay still...she LOVES to play and run wild...:rolleyes: Maybe at least this first night the pain meds they give her will keep her a little quieter. Tomorrow will be a challenge.

Linda, yayy I can't wait...it will be after Christmas sometime when I have a little extra and I can afford for you to make her some adorable warm fufus! :D



I'm waiting on them to call me...they said they call everyone after lunch to update on how they're doing...and you get to pick them up after 4PM once they are sure they're doing fine. So I'm trying to be patient for that phone call...I"m about to jump out of my seat...:eek: I will update when I hear something or when I get her home!

Hi Nicki, I will pray for Dede's speedy recovery . . . she is sooo darn gorgeous . .I just love her face . .