Thanks for the information about what to ask for when we have our
almost 6 month old LH chi puppy neutered. We found a vet nearby with
a good recommendation. I asked about pre op bloodwork and the use of
an IV during surgery. They plan to do both. We are also going to
have a hind leg dew claw removed and his teeth checked to make sure
the baby teeth are out.
Is there anything else I should be aware of? Thanks so much for your
help as I wouldn't have known what to ask the vet or what treatment
was best for our little guy.
Jean, Les, and Rikki Tikki Teddy Bear
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> The best piece of advice I got from this group was to get a cbc or
super-chem bloodwork first. (I needed it anyway as my holistic vet
was to make him nutritional suppplements tailored to his biological
needs). Unfortunately, he had a high BUN. The doctor (my traditional
emergency vet who is close by and the surgeon who I was to let
operate) who previously had called me stupid for spending the extra
money said "he would not operate at this time" with the high BUN.
> He had made me feel so over protective for asking for it and
needless to say I hated bring right and getting that news.
>
> Also there is the issue of the anesthesia method he will use. Has
he put your dogs under before? We had already had experience with
that when he broke a nail in the nail bed (ouch). But there is a lot
written in here on masking etc. Become an expert on that as well.
> I've been victim of thinking I was inquiring too much of the so-
called experts. Please don;t make the same mistake and be
very "alpha" about his care.
> lov
> michelle and henry
> catskill mtns, ny
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> -----Original Message-----
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> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 3:28 PM
> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Vet Recommendations for neutering
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> We are ready to neuter our almost 6 month old LH chihuahua. We need
> to find a great vet in the Lacey, Olympia WA area. Does anyone have
> a suggestion on how to go about doing this? What special concerns
> about neutering should I be aware of? My puppy weights 5.5 pounds.
>
> I want a vet that actually likes chihuahuas.
> Thanks,
> Jean
>
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> > Awwwww, what a little doll :-) ! Congratulations!
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> > Venus wrote:
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> > > My new little puppy....
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