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stovesj · 10-02-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

If it has been over a year, I would most definitely have it done.

Preop bloodwork is not a gimmick. It's a safety precaution.
A human would not be put under general anesthesia without it, so why should animals be any different. Chances are that it will come back normal, but sometimes things are caught and really thorough vets do bile acids testing too which catches even more in Yorkies.

Thank you. I will definitely have her tested.

trin7 · 10-02-2009, 08:18 PM

Thank you to everyone for their opinions - I postponed Darwin's neutering and will do his blood test next week. I was lucky that I only have to wait one more week and then he can have his surgery - our vet's office has become extremely busy so I was surprised with such a short wait.

Just a quick note. Darwin has been getting some adult hair mixing up with his puppy coat so we (my husband and I) decided to try to shave him tonight. I couldn't believe that my husband took over with the grooming and did a really great job. He was sooooo against me getting a Yorkie and just look at him now!! Our other puppy (14 months) is a 115 pound 3/4 Pyrenees/Lab mix so we have an ongoing battle (in fun) trying to show which dog is tougher. Of course, as Darwin hasn't been neutered yet my favourite saying to my husband is "well, at least my dog got balls" LOL

Tootsie Anne · 10-03-2009, 03:57 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, Tootsie was just spayed yesterday and I was considering not having the bloodwork done as well...After asking the same question on YT I decided to go ahead with the bloodwork!!! I was given great advice and it also help put my mind at ease!!! Your vet will be able to determine if the puppy is healthy enough to be put under~something you definately don't wont to risk taking a chance on...Hope this helps and good luck!!! Tootsie is home and doing fine.

BaxtersMommy · 10-03-2009, 04:09 AM

I would NEVER put my baby through surgery without making sure he/she was healthy to withstand it. Blood work shows a lot! I agree, we as humans have to do it, so why shouldnt they? They are just as important!

Patti · 10-03-2009, 12:52 PM

I can't imagine taking a chance on something going wrong to save 40-60 dollars. I had an older male Yorkie going in for dental and they called me and said if they had put him under with his BUN and Creatine levels he wouldn't have woken up, So yes I have had it detect something.

G2momma · 10-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks for asking this question. I don't even have my puppy yet, but a spay is necessary down the line. This was a question I had! Great info and insights to have!

trin7 · 10-03-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by G2momma

Thanks for asking this question. I don't even have my puppy yet, but a spay is necessary down the line. This was a question I had! Great info and insights to have!

Hey no problem - just have to love YorkieTalk. There seems to be an answer to almost every question I have had. I'm definitely getting the blood work done!

trin7 · 10-07-2009, 11:50 PM

Well, we had Darwin's blood test done today and we find out results tomorrow. Here's hoping that everything is fine!!

elleandca · 10-08-2009, 12:45 AM

don't think we have blood tests in the UK..
2 girls and 1 boy neutered in past few months..and loads of cats over the years and not once been offered blood tests prior

Jemma · 10-08-2009, 01:44 AM

Jemma had her blood test Sat. Haven't heard anything so I'm calling today to confirm everything was OK

Ellie May · 10-08-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by elleandca

don't think we have blood tests in the UK..
2 girls and 1 boy neutered in past few months..and loads of cats over the years and not once been offered blood tests prior

The practice of medicine seems to vary from the US to the UK for both humans and dogs (as well as breeding dogs). That said, it is available there and should be done.

BonBon · 10-08-2009, 05:50 AM

I'm curious about this. When I've taken mine in for their spay/neuter, I've always elected to have bloodwork done and they do the bloodwork the same morning as the surgery. Is there a more extensive test and do you have to get it prior to the day of surgery?

Ellie May · 10-08-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

I'm curious about this. When I've taken mine in for their spay/neuter, I've always elected to have bloodwork done and they do the bloodwork the same morning as the surgery. Is there a more extensive test and do you have to get it prior to the day of surgery?

Quite a few vet offices can do a full blood panel with CBC in-house which is what we have done preop for Ellie. However, per Ellie's vet, the CBC may be more accurate if sent out (especially the platelets). So if there is ever a concern about that type of thing, it may be worth sending out. I suppose this depends on what your vet is comfortable with. Bile acids testing can be done in-house or sent out, but it is much less accurate in-house and I wouldn't waste my money on it.

trin7 · 10-08-2009, 03:02 PM

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!

AprilLove · 10-08-2009, 03:12 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!

That is great news! We'll be thinking of Darwin next week. Let us know how it goes and give him some big YT hugs!!!

10-03-2009, 12:52 PM	#20
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10-08-2009, 01:44 AM	#25
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	Jemma had her blood test Sat. Haven't heard anything so I'm calling today to confirm everything was OK __________________ Carol And Jemma Be Kinder Than Necessary, For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting Some Kind Of Battle

10-08-2009, 05:50 AM	#27
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I'm curious about this. When I've taken mine in for their spay/neuter, I've always elected to have bloodwork done and they do the bloodwork the same morning as the surgery. Is there a more extensive test and do you have to get it prior to the day of surgery? __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#17
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	Thank you to everyone for their opinions - I postponed Darwin's neutering and will do his blood test next week. I was lucky that I only have to wait one more week and then he can have his surgery - our vet's office has become extremely busy so I was surprised with such a short wait. Just a quick note. Darwin has been getting some adult hair mixing up with his puppy coat so we (my husband and I) decided to try to shave him tonight. I couldn't believe that my husband took over with the grooming and did a really great job. He was sooooo against me getting a Yorkie and just look at him now!! Our other puppy (14 months) is a 115 pound 3/4 Pyrenees/Lab mix so we have an ongoing battle (in fun) trying to show which dog is tougher. Of course, as Darwin hasn't been neutered yet my favourite saying to my husband is "well, at least my dog got balls" LOL

10-03-2009, 04:09 AM	#19
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	I would NEVER put my baby through surgery without making sure he/she was healthy to withstand it. Blood work shows a lot! I agree, we as humans have to do it, so why shouldnt they? They are just as important!

10-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#21
G2momma YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Novi, Mi Posts: 305	Thanks for asking this question. I don't even have my puppy yet, but a spay is necessary down the line. This was a question I had! Great info and insights to have!

10-07-2009, 11:50 PM	#23
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	Well, we had Darwin's blood test done today and we find out results tomorrow. Here's hoping that everything is fine!!

10-08-2009, 12:45 AM	#24
elleandca Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united kingdom Posts: 218	don't think we have blood tests in the UK.. 2 girls and 1 boy neutered in past few months..and loads of cats over the years and not once been offered blood tests prior

10-08-2009, 03:02 PM	#29
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	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!