Thanks Deanna as you know I really value your opinion and I have plenty of time to research it and if you don't mind I may ask you some more questions. Hugs and Licks from the Lucky Girls
--- On Sun, 11/28/10, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 2:48 PM HI Nancy...it isn't that I don't believe in it...I think in MANY cases it is the exact right thing to do! I just think one should have all the facts...look at all sides and think through the options. It doesn't hurt to read all you can about it and not just buy in to propaganda...either pro or con about any issue. I think the spay/nueter agenda could be handled in a few different ways and its just good to know what they are...just my 2 cents! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com From: Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, November 28, 2010 12:24:49 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia I just really want my baby spayed I know a lot of you do not believe in it - but in my heart I feel it is the best thing to do for my family. I will talk to my Vet about it and see what he says. Thanks for the info 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, 12:10 PM I have read a lot Deanna and I do believe that the brain damage is a thing that happens less rather than more. As far as the spaying goes I was not saying that every dog should be spayed but that there is not a medical reason why dogs under 6 pounds can't be. The world is a big big place. People tend to only see a small corner. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 2:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia Dasha...before you just say that I would really encourage you to do some reading about the new info coming out!!! You can start with www.dogtorj.com...there is TONS of info out there...but you have to look. There are MANY reasons to possibly opt for not spaying. There are things to learn in the area. Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com From: dasha <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, November 28, 2010 10:47:05 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia 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
