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I will add my two cents in-yes have the bloodwork done. My vet would not do a spay without bloodwork. This is part of the expense of owning a dog. |
This particular place (Spay Now!) gave Jackson 7 days of pain meds after his neuter, and they also pulled his baby teeth. They've really been a lifesaver to me. Last week, I had to do a heartworm/lyme test that my regular vet charges $65 for. They charged me $30 at Spay Now. Kennel cough antibiotics... cost me $11. That would have probably been $30 at my regular vet. Iverhart heartworm meds was $19 for 6 months worth. :) Love this place! I'll probably begin getting Jackson's yearly bloodwork here too soon just to be safe and keep up with things. I find with them, you have to just be the one to ask, and keep up with things! |
I haven't read all the replies...but I'll say a resounding YES, it is so worth every penny...not to confirm what you think you already know (that your dog is healthy), but to uncover anything life threatening that you never would have guessed at. Put it this way, I can't think of a single reason why you'd ever regret getting it done...but I can think of a whole bunch of reasons you could regret not getting it. We also always get the pre-op ECG. |
I say Yes get the bloodwork done. The cost may be more but not comparable to a sick pup or worse :( |
Please get the pre-op tests. It may save your dogs life. My Sydney has to have a dental beginning of Oct. We always have the pre-ops done. This time, we found out something we weren't expecting-she is in early chronic renal failure. Finding out early, gave us time to change her diet, and bring her numbers down a bit. Bought us more time with her. And any time gained, is invaluable to us. Time to cherish her further, time to try to adjust to the fact that we are going to lose her. Time money couldn't buy. Sheila |
wow i did not realize there were so many replies to this thread. YT stopped emailing me the replies after the first 2 but i knew from the start that i should get the bloodwork; i just needed some encouragement and affirmation. i ended up getting his bloodwork done the same day that i posted the thread. now he's getting his neuter on monday and i didn't realize there were so many other considerations w/ pain meds, IV, heating pads, etc. i will read over these responses again and call the clinic today to ask the pertinent questions....def feeling a little overwhelmed though..... |
oh no......i forgot that they close early on fridays! ahhhhhh i don't know what to do =( Britster - do you know what kind of anesthesia they used when Jackson was neutered and whether they used a heating pad? now i really don't know what to do. should i call them early on monday morning and ask these questions before going? sigh wish i had read these replies sooner |
Services If this is the clinic you are using it states there: The above prices include a brief exam (feral and fractious animals will receive a look over only), anesthesia, surgery and pain medicine on the day of the procedure. Dog prices include pain medicine to go home. Good luck and let us know when he is home:) I have NO idea why that was so big ???:) |
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: YES! Couldn't be eaiser said then this:) |
Don't worry, just go in about 30 min earlier and say you'd like to speak with the vet beforehand. You can ask him/her about all your concerns then. How much does your puppy weigh? If it's 5 lbs or less you should ask for the IV so if anything goes wrong they can administer fluids right away. Good luck :) |
He should have an IV. It is not safe without. I'd postpone until you find out. A heated surface really is a good idea. It's better for him. Iso or Sevo is needed to maintain anesthesia. I'd find out what they use. |
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I agree. He needs an IV as that is instant access to his circulatory system in a crisis. It could save his life. Sevo can lower the body temperature in small dogs so you need to find out if they have a heated surface. Too many unanswered questions IMO. I'd postpone it until you can get more information. Better to be safe than sorry. |
I would get it done. THat's how the vet found the kidney disease in my dog (not yorkie) Because of that we have been able to adjust her diet and so far we have had 5 years with her when the vet figured 2 max. My yorkie, Rosie, has had her pre surgery blood work done already for Friday and I know she's healthy. |
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My vet said he would recommend pre-op blood work on both of my dogs but would require it for my yorkie (the other being a Jack Russell). In fact he sent off for Ben's blood work and it was a much more detailed panel than what Candy, my JR got done in-office. I told him, I would not consider using anesthesia without the pre-op blood work. He said that was a relief, sometimes owners wanted to skip it for cost. I told him I had no problem paying for all the "bells and whistles" which included after-care pain meds. They are my babies and I wanted to make sure any problems would be pre-identified and they would be kept as relatively pain free as possible. People don't get surgery without pre-op blood work, so why would we want to risk our pets by not doing it? |
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