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: Getting Spayed
: Kiahpyr November 14, 2005, 03:43:46 PM
Kiah's getting spayed tomorrow and I'm already nervous. That's why I'm glad it snowed today, so she could have a lot of fun before the big day. I talked to the vet for thirty minutes when I made the appointment. He already thinks I'm crazy. Just wait until tomorrow. ;)
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: lins_saving_grace November 14, 2005, 03:58:19 PM
Kiah's getting spayed tomorrow and I'm already nervous. That's why I'm glad it snowed today, so she could have a lot of fun before the big day. I talked to the vet for thirty minutes when I made the appointment. He already thinks I'm crazy. Just wait until tomorrow. ;)
Yeah she'll be fine.  We all worry when our babies go in for the big O.
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: 2dobies November 14, 2005, 04:13:49 PM
When she comes back home, she'll be all groggy and loveable, and you can just hug and hug, and  she will eat it up! :D
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: MommyOfSchnauzers November 14, 2005, 04:45:11 PM
Can I sit on the nervous couch with you?   Dazy goes in to be spayed on Thursday.  :(
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: Kiahpyr November 14, 2005, 04:50:51 PM
Can I sit on the nervous couch with you?   Dazy goes in to be spayed on Thursday.  :(

Of course! I am busy in the morning, so that will help pass the time. I'm just so happy that I get to bring her home the same day. I thought the vet was going to keep her overnight. I guess they don't do that anymore.
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: MommyOfSchnauzers November 14, 2005, 04:52:40 PM
Same here.  I'll be able to pick Dazy up late in the afternoon. 
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: lins_saving_grace November 14, 2005, 04:55:33 PM
Can I sit on the nervous couch with you?   Dazy goes in to be spayed on Thursday.  :(

Of course! I am busy in the morning, so that will help pass the time. I'm just so happy that I get to bring her home the same day. I thought the vet was going to keep her overnight. I guess they don't do that anymore.
not too often anymore.  :)  We'll be thinking about both your puppers' tomorrow.
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: NoDogNow November 14, 2005, 06:25:27 PM
I'll be thinking good thoughts for Kiah. 

One thought:  Mom took Max in for the Big Snip not long ago, and the cone made him crazy, literally.  He wouldn't eat, got snappy (didn't bite, but was aggressive about things) and even seems a little disoriented.  Mom took him back the next morning because he just kept getting snappier and more disoriented as the hours passed, and the vet put on a different kind of collar, that kind of looks like a cervical collar for a person, but dog sized.  Max was fine by the time he walked out of the office, tail wagging and happy. 

You should talk to your vet and see if he has the collar, rather than the cone.  It holds the next stiff and they can't lick anything they shouldn't, but it doesn't rob them of their peripheral vision the way the cone does.

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: Kiahpyr November 14, 2005, 06:33:15 PM
Thanks for the good thoughts everyone. I will keep you updated tomorrow. Nodognow I will definately be checking on that collar thing. I think I know what you're talking about.
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: BabsT November 14, 2005, 08:19:55 PM
I will keep Kiah in my thoughts...I am sure all will go well
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: k2campbell November 14, 2005, 10:02:35 PM
Awwww, poor baby.  She'll be ok, I'll keep her in my thoughts.

Now Mum - take it easy and don't stress!
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: newflvr November 14, 2005, 10:06:55 PM
I know she'll be fine, but I'll be with you on the worry bench!  Just cuz!!  Please give us the word when she's home with you, safe and sound.  Then I'll be able to get off the bench!!!
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: Kiahpyr November 15, 2005, 10:36:11 AM
I just dropped Kiah off at the vets office. She's also getting microchipped. It's so queit around here without her. It's hard coming home when she's not here to greet me with a smile on her face and her tail wagging so fast her whole backend moves with it. I miss her already. Gee maybe I am crazy for wanting to cry. Thanks for all your support.
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: GR8DAME November 15, 2005, 10:58:54 AM
<<<<<<<positive vibes>>>>>>>>>good thoughts>>>>>>>>>>>
All coming your way. I hate it when the puppers are at the vets for anything involving anesthesia. But she will be just fine, Mom. Keep us posted.
Stella
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: newflvr November 15, 2005, 11:19:44 AM
We're all with you! Of course she'll be just fine and the good news about this is she only has to do it once! ;D
Hopefully that's it!!  Never again with being 'put under'!!! 

I'm driving all day today so will check in tonight to make sure she's home safe and sound!  Great idea about the microchip as well!  Chester got his a couple of months ago...nothing to that!  Cowboy actually has two...one from his previous owner (I guess different companies have different parts of the country???) but that one has been reprogrammed so he'll come home to me!!!

Fingers crossed and I'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way!!!
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: Kiahpyr November 15, 2005, 01:14:28 PM
Vet just called and Kiah is out of surgery. He said she did very well and that she was in heat. Was it okay for him to spay her while in heat? I had no idea. I didn't see any blood and she wasn't acting weird. I feel like a complete idoit. I guess it's too late to worry about that now. I get to pick her up after 4 today. 
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: Anakalia November 15, 2005, 01:28:20 PM
I have to do better at keeping up with the BPO messages!!  I feel out of the loop! hehee  I'm glad she came out of surgery ok, I always thought you couldn't spay a dog in heat.  I guess you learn something new everyday!  She'll be a bit groggy when she comes home, but she'll be fine I'm sure!  Make sure you give her lots of love.  She'll probably sleep most of the night. :)

Andi
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: Icerotti November 15, 2005, 01:31:58 PM
Glad to hear she did well. I always think when they go to the vets, that it will be a nice break for the day. About an hour after they are gone I hate it. It is so quiet and I miss them.lol
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: brigid67 November 15, 2005, 01:32:17 PM
I am glad she did ok.  And its ok to want to cry.  I did when my pom got spayed.  I have to spay Willow.  The vet wants to do it at 9 mos.
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: greek4 November 15, 2005, 01:58:34 PM
Maia got spayed at the end of a heat cycle and she was fine.
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: Kiahpyr November 15, 2005, 06:32:42 PM
Kiah is home now and resting. She is very groggy still. I lifted her out of the back of the CR-V and she just layed down on the cold driveway. I had to pratically drag her in the house. I looked at her stitches and it looks good, but the other part is very swollen. Poor girl! The vet said she was a very good girl, is well mannered and is the sweestest puppy ever! That made my day after sitting at home waiting all day. I'm so happy she's back home and can't wait for her to get back to normal.

Thanks again for all your support!
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: BabsT November 15, 2005, 07:36:19 PM
I am glad that all went well...Kiah could have had a silent heat or a very soft one because it was her first...i bet if my boy zero was there, he would let ya know LOL

I hope she has a speedy recovery
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: k2campbell November 15, 2005, 07:50:05 PM
Glad everything went good for Kiah, that's great news!

I'm not sure when to spay Kate?  I have to get a hold of the breeder, but I've heard a lot of different suggestions and am becoming confused.  I've heard 6 mnths, 8 mnths, and even waiting until after she goes through her first heat?

Any advice (anyone)?  ???
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: DixieSugarBear November 15, 2005, 09:21:45 PM
I am so glad that your little girl is home so mommy can love on her.  BabsT can you tell us a little more about a silent heat.  Dixie is 10 months old and I check her every other day with a tissue.  I want to be sure I do not miss it.

Lisa