Questions about Spaying...

[Megansmom]

We're having Megan spayed in a couple of weeks. We opted for the pre-anesthesia blood work. (extra $50 in addition to the regular $175.00) They also offer I.V and cath. during surgery for another $50.00. I opted for that by "vet discretion" rather than just doing it from the get-go.

Any ideas? If everyone thinks it's necessary, I'll go ahead and get it, but I didn't know if it was important since this is my first dog/surgery. Thanks!! We just had a hundred dollar bill this week for a regular visit and vaccinations. These little buggers are expensive, lol. (But worth it..

 

[lizzybeth727]

....um...... *tentative* I wouldn't think an I.V. or cath are necessary for a spay???

 

[Domestika]

IV fluids just help them recover a bit easier/faster. It helps flush the drugs through their system and just supports them a bit better after being under for length of the surgery.

 

[lizzybeth727]

Ah, thanks for the info!

 

[a.baker]

The Humane Society is way cheaper and they do a very good job. My dog is from there and we brought her home once she got spayed. No problems with it afterward; healed well and fast. The other stuff you mentioned I am unaware of; but these guys here know.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

I am more of the type to just have it done because I want the experience to go as smoothly as possible for the dog. But it really is up to you.

 

[jess2416]

I am more of the type to just have it done because I want the experience to go as smoothly as possible for the dog. But it really is up to you.

Ditto ^^

 

[Laurelin]

I would get it done. With the little dogs especially going under anaesthesia can be hard on them. I usually run everything when they're going under just in case. I also try to have their teeth done too, but since she's so young I don't think she'll need a dental.

 

[elegy]

I would have the iv catheter done. Chances are, she won't really need it, but in the very very few cases that there is a problem during anesthesia (really uncommon, but that doesn't matter if it's *your* dog), I'd want the instant iv access that a catheter provides. The fluids certainly won't hurt either.

 

[~Jessie~]

I am more of the type to just have it done because I want the experience to go as smoothly as possible for the dog. But it really is up to you.

Me too.

I would also recommend asking your vet about pain meds for after the surgery.

 

[Cheza]

Huh... never knew it was an option. When we got Cheza spayed + pexied I dont think it was brought up. Maybe they did it anyway?