Anesthesia always has risks - I had a penicillin shot once after I had them for years and came within seconds of dying. So there is risks in everything and we just have to weigh it out and what we think is best for you dogs. Of course of anything happened I would be devestated. XOXOXO Nancy and the girls
--- On Sun, 11/28/10, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: From: dasha <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 10:47 AM Personally I think the brain damage is one of those rare things that can happen. Just like humans dogs will react differently. There is no reason a dog under 6 pounds can't be spayed. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancy Lucky Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 9:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia Okay everyone I feel so stupid but I have never ever heard of small dogs getting brain damage from having anesthesia or that you should not spay a dog under 6 lbs. I have heard that if you don't spay them they can get uterine cancer and infections and all kinds of problems. I have had both my chi's spayed and neutered and it was all great. But now I have Maggie who I will have to decide on. So where do I find the facts on the brain damage information and the pros and cons.I have trusted and loved my Vet for the last 30 years but maybe I am blindsided. Confused and worried chi mommy - Nancy
