I visited my vetnarian today and well he said to bring her back when shes 6mnths so she can get fixed. My older sister asked me why cant she get it removed now cuz its looks awful and our puppy is in a lot of pain. Thanks for your assistance.
2007-02-01 16:33:23 · 12 answers · asked by amy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First we do spay and neuters between 6-8 weeks all the time.
Second the hernia ought to be repaired ASAP!!
We would do it at the same time as soon as we could get and appointment. You may need another vet.
2007-02-02 01:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try asking another vet to do both procedures. Most vets will do spays at 4 months on small breed dogs, but some of the older veterinarians (graduated vet school quite a while ago) were taught to spay after 6 months, so that is what they do. If your Chi is really small (less than 2 lbs) your vet may be worried about the risks of surgery so they want to wait until the pup gets older. If your pup has an umbilical hernia it is not a really big deal unless it is huge, but if your pup has an inguinal hernia she needs to have it fixed asap. If your vet doesn't want to spay know, you may just have to have the hernia fixed first.
2007-02-02 01:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should follow what your vet has recommended.
A lot of puppies are born with umbilical hernias. It causes no pain. It is not good to put a dog under anesthesia, just like in humans, as there is always the risk of complications from it. A reputable and knowledgeble vet will avoid to put a dog under anesthesia unless it's absolutely necessary, which in you case it's not, and he would rather to wait and combine the spay surgery with the one for the hernia, for it's less risky, one time under it instead of two, and also less expensive on you part.
While there are vets who practice pediatric surgery, under 6 mos. of age, most vets will not do it, simply because the pup is not fully developed. If you had ever seen a picture of a canine reproductive system, you would understand it, for at a young age is almost impossible to distinguish where the uterus begin, and the ovaries end. Pediatric surgery is known to cause partial removal of the ovaries, and once they're partially removed, can't go back to find the rest of them. The partial removal of the ovaries does cause a dog to continuously going in and out of heat without reproducing of course because of no uterus. The problems caused by this complication can become unbearable, because of having a dog in heat constantly, fights among dogs, temperament and disposition problems etc., and very unhealthy as the hormon production left in the dog by the partial ovaries left over, is the number one cause of cancer in dogs.
Think it over, value the pro's and con's, and then make a decision.
2007-02-02 01:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by amccoy1962 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new Vet!
There are a few vet's out there that really dislike *fixing* dogs. I know one vet that reccomends getting male dogs who have been fixed (I think it's called Neuticles) fake testicles. I'm not kidding, there is even a website. Not sure if I spelled that right, though.
Most Vet's will tell you that it is better to get a female puppy fixed before her first heat (at 6 months).
This *really* cuts down on her chances of getting cancer!
Did you get the hernia taken care of...then he may just want to charge you extra for the anesthesia, ect. Again.
Sounds fishy to me. But maybe a vet out there knows something different...
2007-02-02 01:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by KarenS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umbilical hernias are rarely painful. It is just a blob of fat. . they are the same thing as a 'human outtie'belly button. Many vet DO spay earlier than 6 months, but your Chihauhua may be too small for your vet to want to risk it. If you are concerned, take her to another vet..As I said, most vets will spay any time after about 12-14 weeks if there is reason.
Many other vets feel that they should wait untl the bladder is further developed to aid in better bladder health. It is very controversial, even between vets.
2007-02-02 02:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call around to other vets and ask them if they will spay your dog. Tell them about the hernia. Some vets will do a spay or neuter at 2 months now. Call the animal shelter and ask them to recommend someone who will do it, because they will usually have the dogs fixed before adopting them out.
2007-02-02 00:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 of my dogs had hernia surgery very young. When I got her at 3 months she was perfectly healthy. If it's causing pain, go to another vet! Maybe they'll do the spay later at a reduced price or free. Definitely get a 2nd or 3rd opinion.
2007-02-02 01:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not ask your vet? If your pup is in pain she should be seen to and operated on.
They are genrally spayed at 6 months due to health reasons and basically dogs can't breed that young.
Good luck. Speak to your vet again or get a second opinion
2007-02-02 00:40:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just know that in a lot of clinics in the USA- at least where I used to live- they would spay and neuter puppies at eight weeks. So maybe you could find a place that does that.
2007-02-02 01:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by snowprincess1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So vets will not fix a dog under 6 months. In order to get it done any sooner you would have to find a vet or clinic willing to do it. Your vet may have his reasons for not wanting to do it yet. How long till she turns 6 months?
2007-02-02 00:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋