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MirandaKay · 10-08-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trin7

YAY - I just received the results from Darwin's blood test - everything was really good - my vet seemed really happy and said it should be no problem with his getting neutered next week - wish us luck!

Please let us know how it went because I myself have a 12 week old little man and sooner than later I have to go through this my self and am already really worried about the whole thing to the point of contemplating changing vets!!

jacksonsmum · 10-09-2009, 04:05 AM

Gee when i had to get Jackson's front baby teeth removed I didnt have the blood work done. I had the iv fluids done though. That is extra too here.

From reading on this thread I will have the blood work done in future when I get Tommy neutered or anything else comes along. I figured it was just another money grab as well but guess I was wrong.

Learn something new on here all the time.Thanks

trin7 · 10-15-2009, 08:38 AM

Hi there - Darwin made it through his neutering surgery just fine - he hates being a cone head right now but I'll see if he will leave his stitches alone in a couple of days. He's already trying to chase our cats and trying to attack the neighbourhood dogs - quite sad when they are huge dogs and he is a five pounder!

At least he's back to his normal ways! Thanks again for all of the advice!

littlepixie12 · 10-15-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trin7

Hi there - I have an appointment to get our 6 month old Yorkie Darwin neutered. He is between 5-6 pounds and is extremely healthy (from what we can see). He has a good appetite, has no poop problems, and is very well adjusted.

Is it necessary to get a blood test done before he gets neutered? I heard that many Yorkies have liver shunt issues. Do you think we should get Darwin tested or if we have a very healthy puppy can we overlook this. We will have to postpone his surgery and do a bit more traveling to get to our vet. Thanks for your opinions!

Yes, most vets will do this. Maxi just got neutered last friday and they did it for him also. He is also very healthy and around 4 pounds and they took his blood work to make sure that all was well to give him the anesthesia. Its also to cover their buts should something happen, which isnt likely if the blood work comes back normal.

bfforever · 10-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Just made Frankie's appointment for his neuter. Getting the pre-op bloodwork. Asked for sub-q fluids for recovery. Not taking any chances.

10-15-2009, 10:41 AM	#35
bfforever Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 171	Just made Frankie's appointment for his neuter. Getting the pre-op bloodwork. Asked for sub-q fluids for recovery. Not taking any chances. __________________ I still miss my doggies, but now I have Frankie

10-09-2009, 04:05 AM	#32
jacksonsmum Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario/Canada Posts: 248	Gee when i had to get Jackson's front baby teeth removed I didnt have the blood work done. I had the iv fluids done though. That is extra too here. From reading on this thread I will have the blood work done in future when I get Tommy neutered or anything else comes along. I figured it was just another money grab as well but guess I was wrong. Learn something new on here all the time.Thanks

10-15-2009, 08:38 AM	#33
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	Hi there - Darwin made it through his neutering surgery just fine - he hates being a cone head right now but I'll see if he will leave his stitches alone in a couple of days. He's already trying to chase our cats and trying to attack the neighbourhood dogs - quite sad when they are huge dogs and he is a five pounder! At least he's back to his normal ways! Thanks again for all of the advice!