View Full Version : Lupo's got his Op tomorrow...
Samnooshka
09-08-07, 06:32 AM
My little boy is going in to be neutered tomorrow. He is a week shy of being 11 months old bless him... time has really flown!!!
Bit nervous about leaving my boy in someone elses hands and i do have a slightly guilty feeling about having his spuds lopped off http://www.icebaymals.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/boxedin.gif and i know he'll hate me for it but i know its for the best.
I think i have asked as many questions as possible but we have our pre-op check where i can ask the vet face to face instead of over the phone. He's having a nice breakfast this morning of Tripe and Nature Diet his 2 favourite things http://www.icebaymals.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif as he's not allowed to eat after 8pm. I know its a simple op, but i guess its a "mum's" job to worryhttp://www.icebaymals.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif
Arctic breeds don't do so well on anasthetic so i am a little worried but i am sure he'll be fine and in good hands :)
Had Kasper neutered last week and he is going for his stichies to be removed tomorrow evening. He has been wearing his collar (HMV dog) type of thing since last Tuesday when we left the vets.
First day he came back he was a bit dizzy from the anesthetic but since then he has been absolutely fine! So don't worry too much about it
btw: I can't say all the best as you're emasculating the poor little fella!
Samnooshka
09-08-07, 07:49 AM
We were thinking of changing his name to Lupo Lopabolokov ;)
Nooo! Now you're mocking him.
I'm wincing here thinking of that op!
We were thinking of changing his name to Lupo Lopabolokov ;)
teehee.
i know what you mean about it feeling a bit unkind but lacking balls will make him happier in the long run i'm sure.
Samnooshka
09-08-07, 08:06 AM
teehee.
i know what you mean about it feeling a bit unkind but lacking balls will make him happier in the long run i'm sure.
Thats what i have to keep telling myself.
It will make other dogs be a bit nicer to him as he wont smell like a big dominant dog (even though he thinks he is), it will take the stress out of b*tch's being in season as he wont be as interested and wont try and escape to get to them or scream his head off when one of them walks past. It will also take away the threat of testicular cancer which is quite common
in dogs when they are older.
Not only that but Malamutes are known for their same sex aggression... Lupo has never shown aggression to another dog, and to be honest i don't think he will, but with him working with his best mate Ranger, mates since Lupo was 15 weeks old, and Ranger being entire, i don't want them falling out as i wont have a team for the winter rally seaon.
MiniMatt
09-08-07, 08:25 AM
Get him some Neuticles (http://www.neuticles.com/index1.html) put in so he's still got something to play with :D (without wanting to stereotype, sometimes the phrase "americans are wierd" seems relevant)
timwilky
09-08-07, 08:26 AM
Our little Jasper, is also minus his family jewels. It was a domestic female decision as he would tend to make a little mess when ever he was happy. Both David and I would wince whenever they would talk about having him done. BTH, I don't really think he has missed them.
He is also minus his anal glands as these tended to get infected and after 3 bouts the vet advised their removal. That was a bit traumatic as for 6 weeks afterwards whenever he was exited he would leave a little present.
Thankfully that one did clear up once he regained control.
Thankfully Kodo has generally shown as much interest in bitches in heat as a housebrick would. :roll:
I know the pros and cons of having him done anyway but a) just didn't want to put him through an op without immediate need & b) smaller spainiel breeds like C0ckers have a great risk of dramatic weight gain and then heart problems after 'spud-loss'. So he's all there. ;)
We had out collie done when I was a kid though, but then he was a rampant fiend - and I was very cruel when he came home..
... I laughed cause he was walking funny. :( :oops:
I won't say don't worry - cos you will - but also much as you will want to luv n hug him when he's back home, don't be surprised if he's really sulky with you for a bit. He'll forgive you eventually though.
micky t
09-08-07, 08:43 AM
hope it all goes ok for him:grouphug:
My dogs just had one of them collars on for a couple of weeks as he had a lump under his tail removed. He's really happy to have the cone taken off at the minute, but he doesn't know yet that he's got to have his other two 'lumps' chopped off in a month to stop this one coming back when he's older :(
neilfab
09-08-07, 10:04 AM
Sam, hope everything goes OK, Im sure it will. At leaast you are having it done properly not like this guy??
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007360723,00.html oooouch!!! :shock: :shock: :pale:
Kinvig is this guy anything to do with your builder girlie, says he owns a girl only builders firm??
Hope it all goes ok and he has no probs with the anaesthetic...I'm sure he'll be fine and will be back to normal (ish) in no time lol :D
husky03
09-08-07, 10:15 AM
Bottled out of getting koda nuts chopped-the girls are going in soon to get done as no more puppies will be coming from them-but my boy can keep his jewels for a wee while longer.
husky
chazzyb
09-08-07, 11:05 AM
teehee.
i know what you mean about it feeling a bit unkind but lacking balls will make him happier in the long run i'm sure.
What's he going to lick afterwards?;)
SoulKiss
09-08-07, 11:50 AM
What's he going to lick afterwards?;)
He'll have to "borrow" Rigors :)
Makes the old game of "Where's your ball" take on a new meaning.
the_runt69
09-08-07, 11:52 AM
Good luck Sam, should be OK and no problem. We're gonna get Skittles done as we dont want her and Merlin breeding.
Good luck with the op Sam , hope everything works out ok, but I couldnt do it to my dog, nah just couldnt.
Hope the op goes well.
When's Rigor's turn?
Samnooshka
09-08-07, 12:43 PM
Hope the op goes well.
When's Rigor's turn?
Lol.... Rigor will be done if he is ever naughty ;) and i wont be doing it with a scaple and surgery... it will be with the food blender :p
Thanks for all your well wishes guys :) I'll let you know when he gets home :) i'm going to work after i drop him off so i don't sit around waiting for the phone to ring :) i only do 4 hours a day anyway :)
Eek, I'm never going home! Anyone got a spare bed!! :p
SoulKiss
09-08-07, 01:01 PM
Lol.... Rigor will be done if he is ever naughty ;) and i wont be doing it with a scaple and surgery... it will be with the food blender :p
Thanks for all your well wishes guys :) I'll let you know when he gets home :) i'm going to work after i drop him off so i don't sit around waiting for the phone to ring :) i only do 4 hours a day anyway :)
I thought you kept them in your purse :P
I thought you kept them in your purse :P
Why? Is that where Vixis keeps yours? ;)
ASM-Forever
09-08-07, 02:26 PM
Butchering the poor dog in his 'prime' shame on you :)
On a more serious note dont forget to lay down extra quilts/padding in the car as he will be unsteady when you collect him, what with the anaesthetic and the theft of his knackers.
Samnooshka
09-08-07, 02:30 PM
Butchering the poor dog in his 'prime' shame on you :)
On a more serious note dont forget to lay down extra quilts/padding in the car as he will be unsteady when you collect him, what with the anaesthetic and the theft of his knackers.
Good advice thanks :) i wouldn't have thought of that #-oi'll put his bed in the back of the car and a couple of blankets. Will get the vet to help lift him into the car, as i have no chance of lifting all 45kg (roughly) of dog into the car:smt100
SoulKiss
09-08-07, 03:44 PM
Why? Is that where Vixis keeps yours? ;)
Touche :P
Samnooshka
10-08-07, 06:32 AM
It's snip day today... going to take him for a walk then go to the V.E.T. (i haven't told him yet)
Will post up when he is home again.
Thank you all for your nice comments.
Luckypants
10-08-07, 08:13 AM
teehee.
i know what you mean about it feeling a bit unkind but lacking balls will make him happier in the long run i'm sure.
Only a girl could say that!! :) I'm intrigued to know how having his nads removed makes a dog happier? (or a bloke for that matter!)
My lads both still intact and no problems yet. The old boy is 15 next month, so is doing OK.
Only a girl could say that!! :) I'm intrigued to know how having his nads removed makes a dog happier? (or a bloke for that matter!)
My lads both still intact and no problems yet. The old boy is 15 next month, so is doing OK.
Yeah same thoughts myself, our Dennis 13 now and completely intacto, seems happy enough :)
Only a girl could say that!! :) I'm intrigued to know how having his nads removed makes a dog happier? (or a bloke for that matter!)
My lads both still intact and no problems yet. The old boy is 15 next month, so is doing OK.
Yeah same thoughts myself, our Dennis 13 now and completely intacto, seems happy enough :)
what i meant was that it must be kinda frustrating for a dog with balls to be prevented from shagging
ASM-Forever
10-08-07, 12:24 PM
what i meant was that it must be kinda frustrating for a dog with balls to be prevented from shagging
Kinvig seems to be getting by OK :smt003
Kinvig seems to be getting by OK :smt003
Ouch!
Harsh....but fair!
My dog got castrated c. 15 years ago, and he very nearly bled to death - turned out he was a haemophiliac! :( He was on life support thing at the vets!
Our vet got a damn good telling off by the big animal centre authority in Bristol for not realising that dogs of his colouring and breed (bassett hound) were prone to it. Consequently, we weren't charged for his extensive treatment.
Anyway, he recovered, after having to wear a pair of my dad's pants for a week so he couldn't disturb his wounds.
Sam... I'm sure Lupo will be just fine - it very very routine, as you have said.
My dog got castrated c. 15 years ago, and he very nearly bled to death - turned out he was a haemophiliac! :( He was on life support thing at the vets!
Our vet got a damn good telling off by the big animal centre authority in Bristol for not realising that dogs of his colouring and breed (bassett hound) were prone to it. Consequently, we weren't charged for his extensive treatment.
Anyway, he recovered, after having to wear a pair of my dad's pants for a week so he couldn't disturb his wounds.
What sort of pants were they ? boxers ? geddit, ehh Im funny me you know, no I am really....
SoulKiss
10-08-07, 01:08 PM
Anyway, he recovered, after having to wear a pair of my dad's pants for a week so he couldn't disturb his wounds.
Dogproof pants?
Your dad a postie?
If I recall correctly, they were Y fronts with tweetie pie on them.
Luckypants
10-08-07, 01:14 PM
what i meant was that it must be kinda frustrating for a dog with balls to be prevented from shagging
Kinvig seems to be getting by OK :smt003
PMSL!
Samnooshka
10-08-07, 02:22 PM
Had a phone call from the vets at 1.30 :) he was just coming round from the anasthetic. The op went with no problems at all but he is, obviously, in a bit of pain so has pescribed some strong painkillers for him. I have to pick him up at 3.45 just before start of afternoon surgery.
This website explains a few reasons why you should castrate dogs...
http://www.downlandvets.co.uk/Pages/Clinical/Pages/DogCastn.html
Lupo is not going to be shown, or bred from so no point keeping them, and as i mentioned above, Alaskan Malamutes are known for there same sex aggression ( in lupo's case aggression towards other males), he hasn't developped this yet and we want to stop it before it starts usually at around 12 to 14 months old. Not only that but he works with Ranger, another entire Male and i would really hate it if they fell out as they get on so well now :).
I just can't wait to go get him so i'm off now :D:D
the_runt69
10-08-07, 02:36 PM
Glad is seems all OK Sam, took Skittles for her 2nd injection yesterday so should be able to take her out in 10 days time.
trickywoos
10-08-07, 02:40 PM
Hey Sam, been off the site for days, just seen this. Glad Lupos ok hun :D
Samnooshka
10-08-07, 03:35 PM
Well i just got him home and he's fast asleep in the middle of the living room. He's got his massive collar on and isn't too keen on it. He's doing fine, just hot and uncomfortable. Wish i could do something more for him, i have the fan on full so he has some cool air, and he has plenty of water :). Managed to grab a neighbour to help lift him out of the car, and he was very happy to see me when i got to the vets, he even managed a wag of the tail :).
He is still unsteady on his feet and he looks drunk, droopy eyes and falling over, he is also crying :(. I have to give him boiled chicken and rice for dinner and just give him mouthfulls at a time as he might not be able to keep it down. And he starts on his anti inflamitories and painkillers tomorrow morning... non of this hiding pills in food, these ones supposedly taste like treats so thats one obstacle we haven't got. :D
Again thanks for all your kind comments, i know it was a standard operation, but it doesn't stop me from worrying. I have to keep checking him every 30 seconds or so just to make sure he is alright... i know he will be otherwise the vet would have kept him in but i just have to make sure!!
We have a followup on Sunday so hopefully by then he will be feeling a little but better:)
Luckypants
10-08-07, 03:45 PM
He is still unsteady on his feet and he looks drunk, droopy eyes and falling over, he is also crying :(.
I would be too after hat he's just had done to him!:smt056
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