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mscat · 07-11-2012, 07:01 PM

Suzi is home

I was told the vet wanted to talk to me before bringing her home, so both my son and I went home and fell asleep, I woke up and it was after 5pm , they close at 5. I called them and the answering service came on while I was on our way , told me nobody was there, and everything was closed

I've been there before after 5pm many times, but this brought me into panic mode quick, and totally stressed. Luckily a vet tech called within few min. told me everything was fine they are there, don't speed , and everything, we live just 10 min. away from the vet hospital. I walk in around 5:20 or so and their were several people picking their animals up, nothing to worry about at all.
DR. Fossest the owner , knew about Suzi's surgery and talked to me, a very nice vet, and then our vet came out told me everythiing went well. They brought Suzi out wrapped up in her little pillow left for her, she was alert, but looked dazed. The dental cleaning was sucessful and no teeth exctraction. YAY. THey gave me antibiotics and pain meds, and instructions for eating. I have a inflatable collar that is so much nicer then the lampshade, and comfortable for Suzi to wear. She did drink water on her own, and kept it down, and gave her a small treat, kept that down too. She is just quiet, and having a hard time getting comfortable.
I was told though that she was beggining to show signs of polyetherima, something like that, it is when the uterus is swollen and mucas is inside, something that is actually seen in older dogs getting spayed, she is just 4. That was scary, but it is all taken care of now.
When she is well , I got to figure out how to clean her teeth, she refuses to open her mouth, it is hard. Total cost was not bad though, $371.00. and definately worth every penny. Price estimate was 400-500 dollars.

Chas W · 07-12-2012, 12:06 PM

So happy to hear that everything went well, and that the cost was LESS than quoted! That is really a good price for a spay and teeth cleaning. I wish my old vet had been as reasonable. I know what you mean about trying to brush a Yorkie's teeth. Aside from the fact that their little "yaps" are so small, it's just not a pleasant experience for them to have a hard plastic toothbrush jammed into their face. I have been using the small Colgate "Wisp" toohbrush, which is very small. Also, I have purchased some of the dental sprays that are supposed to loosen and remove plaque. So far, my efforts haven't been all too successful, but I'm not giving up. I'm also going to try the apple cider vinegar, AFTER tomorrow's visit!
Again, happy to hear that your little girl is home, safe and sound.

07-11-2012, 07:01 PM	#16
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Suzi is home I was told the vet wanted to talk to me before bringing her home, so both my son and I went home and fell asleep, I woke up and it was after 5pm , they close at 5. I called them and the answering service came on while I was on our way , told me nobody was there, and everything was closed I've been there before after 5pm many times, but this brought me into panic mode quick, and totally stressed. Luckily a vet tech called within few min. told me everything was fine they are there, don't speed , and everything, we live just 10 min. away from the vet hospital. I walk in around 5:20 or so and their were several people picking their animals up, nothing to worry about at all. DR. Fossest the owner , knew about Suzi's surgery and talked to me, a very nice vet, and then our vet came out told me everythiing went well. They brought Suzi out wrapped up in her little pillow left for her, she was alert, but looked dazed. The dental cleaning was sucessful and no teeth exctraction. YAY. THey gave me antibiotics and pain meds, and instructions for eating. I have a inflatable collar that is so much nicer then the lampshade, and comfortable for Suzi to wear. She did drink water on her own, and kept it down, and gave her a small treat, kept that down too. She is just quiet, and having a hard time getting comfortable. I was told though that she was beggining to show signs of polyetherima, something like that, it is when the uterus is swollen and mucas is inside, something that is actually seen in older dogs getting spayed, she is just 4. That was scary, but it is all taken care of now. When she is well , I got to figure out how to clean her teeth, she refuses to open her mouth, it is hard. Total cost was not bad though, $371.00. and definately worth every penny. Price estimate was 400-500 dollars. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#17
Chas W Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX USA Posts: 155	Suzi is home So happy to hear that everything went well, and that the cost was LESS than quoted! That is really a good price for a spay and teeth cleaning. I wish my old vet had been as reasonable. I know what you mean about trying to brush a Yorkie's teeth. Aside from the fact that their little "yaps" are so small, it's just not a pleasant experience for them to have a hard plastic toothbrush jammed into their face. I have been using the small Colgate "Wisp" toohbrush, which is very small. Also, I have purchased some of the dental sprays that are supposed to loosen and remove plaque. So far, my efforts haven't been all too successful, but I'm not giving up. I'm also going to try the apple cider vinegar, AFTER tomorrow's visit! Again, happy to hear that your little girl is home, safe and sound.