Re: [PyrNet-L] Lexi,Breed, showing & me

[judith diamond <pyrenees@gwi.net>]

Patti Brunkala wrote:

> I was told that a
> >vet will normally wait, but that shelters all over the country have been
> doing
> >very early S/N for over a decade with no reported problems and that the
> risk is
> >no higher than surgery at the normally recommended age.

    Hi Patti and everyone,
    This is also true for 10 years at Angel Memorial Hospital, my new vet. said!

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> Actually over two decades, Kris!  Right here in the valley I live in.
> Judith - for an excellent article written by a vet who has performed early
> s/n's (8-10 week) on over 50 pyrs alone, go to:

    I will go to this sight very shortly, thanks mucho', Patti.

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> http://www.members.xoom.com/Scottc/earlys&n.htm
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> If you have your pups early spayed/neutered prior to leaving your home, you
> don't have to worry about their producing puppies down the road that are not
> well placed or cared for, and the owners of your puppies don't have to worry
> about care of their pyr after surgery!  Early s/n is so much easier on the
> pup, too, they get up from their anesthesia and don't even know that
> anything happened.  It's really amazing.  I wish you the best of luck,
> Judith.
> Be sure and obtain a vet who is aware of the risks and extra precautions and
> is experienced in the early s/n.

    Okay! Thanks! I just found one! <bg>.
    Yours in pyr spirit,
    Judith Jonah & Lexi Mom <BG> Can't wait for those little pyr fluffies!

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