My neighbor adopted a small terrior mix from the shelter. She probably weighs only 5lbs. She is thought to be between 10 and 14 years old.They are insisting she be neutered, but I am afraid it may kill her. She just had 7 teeth pulled a week ago. She is not roaming the streets, so theres not much chance she'll get pregnant. In fact, its much too cold for her to be outside and shes watched every moment. We are looking for a good argument against doing this, please help. Bud dog ())The shelter contends that it is the law.)
2007-02-02 15:34:48 · 12 answers · asked by dsrspring 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The shelter can not argue with a note from your vet. Any vet good would evaluate the dog before spaying, and be able to give good reasons why surgery would not be safe. Even by the law, a shelter can not go against veterinary advice.
2007-02-02 18:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Your poor old dog could also die from a payo which is a puss filled uterus from not becoming pregnant after going into heat. It can strike at any time for no good reason. and it kills the dog very quickly or you can have her spayed and never worry about her having another heat again. Give the old lady some relief!
The vets know what they are doing, they run blood work, and they do this stuff every day several times a day.
So I'm not going to offer you any reason not to have your ***** spayed. Follow the law you probably signed an agreement when you took possion of the animal. don't make then come repossess her.
2007-02-02 15:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by Dragonfry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog will not suffer from this surgery. The incision is so tiny and she'll only be under for a few minutes. Little sweetie is more at risk from a pregnancy than spaying. Believe me,the dogs find a way to get pregnant despite everyone's best intentions. There are alot of surprise litters born!
2007-02-02 15:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately that is true that is the law, which I whole heartedly agree with, when we are talking about healthy, young dogs.
I think that if you can get a reputable vet's approval, and if your neighbor would offer to sign a waiver, then they should come around. I think that just the show of concern for the poor old gal's health and well being should be example enough that this dog has been adopted into a great home and truly will be watched and adored every second!
Get support and a second opinion!
Good luck!
2007-02-02 15:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I'm kind of surprised that the shelter didn't already spay the poor thing. She had to be be to sleep to have her teeth pulled, I think putting her anesthesia again might do more harm than good. Unfortunately, when you adopt an spayed or un-neutered animal, you are required to bring in proof to the shelter that the animal had the surgery.
2007-02-02 15:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by HDB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they ALREADY put her under for a dental and now they want you to do it again for an unnecessary surgery like a spay? Why didn't they spay her when they put her out the first time!
Shelter people are idiots! They don't give a **** about you or your dog, they would rather risk her life than take a chance you might breed her! Good for you for adopting an old dog, it is sad that shelter people are more concerned about their no more pets agenda than the well being of your dog.
That could very well be the law in your area, it is in many. But spaying an old dog like that is stupid and dangerous.
To the few idiots above, she is 10-14 yrs OLD!!! It is very risky to put an old dog under, and a spay is an unecessary surgery as well!!! NOT everyone is too stupid to keep their intact dog from getting pregnant!!!
2007-02-03 03:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
because of her age and her weight, it's risky to put her under for the surgery - if it IS required by that state's shelter, make sure that the vet take a complete blood panel and urinalysis, as well as an EKG, before the surgery to make sure her organs are working well enough to handle the anesthesia.
spaying her is a good reason to prevent unwanted pregnancies, as well as to prevent mammary tumors - though i'm surprised at such an old age and being intact she is tumor-free. at her age, getting her spayed simply for the prevention of mammary tumors is useless - usually, if the dog is spayed anytime after her third heat cycle, the chance of her getting mammary tumors is about the same as that of an intact dog.
pyometra (aka "pyo") is an infection of the uterus - the uterus is filled with pus, hence the prefix "pyo". it is due to the combination of an ascending infection of the genital tract and cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH). CEH is a gradual disease that comes about due to the continual release of hormones (mainly reproductive hormones) in a dog that very rarely gets pregnant. the only treatment for pyo is to get the dog spayed. pyo is a very serious disease that can - and most likely WILL - lead to the dog's death unless treated immediately and unless the reproductive tract is removed.
contrary to what some people are saying about the animal not suffering, just remember that she will be feeling pain afterwards. also, she'll be under anesthesia for more than "a few minutes" - and at her age, the doctor will most likely keep the anesthetic level low to prevent any complications.
also remember that the body is a biological machine - anything can go wrong at any time. just because veterinarians do hundreds of spays a year doesn't mean that nothing can go wrong - any animal (regardless of age) going under anesthesia for any procedure can have something go wrong.
In my honest opinion, i suggest you bring this up with the animal's veterinarian - he can suggest the best course of action. good luck!
2007-02-02 16:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'm with you. I have a 10 yr old dog. She has long been out of heat and the Humane society makes us pay $55.00 a year for her license. Spayed would be half that much. Its crazy. But I have heard that if your vet. can examine the dog and say that it is "old" stopped the heat cycle and can't produce pups or that she is too flail for the surgery they won't make them. But that being said they may put the un-altered license fee on.
2007-02-02 15:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by drkshados 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the law. I'm sure that the shelter wouldn't do anything to harm the dog though. She'll be ok.
2007-02-02 15:39:40 · answer #9 · answered by Richard Cranium 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont see the point. She probably does not even go into heat anymore.
2007-02-02 22:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋