Miranda Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 They will charge you extra if the bitch is in season because it's a slightly more difficult procedure and there is more risk of bleeding. If I were you I'd wait until she's out of season by about a month (ie. in 7 weeks time) and then get her desexed. As she's an only dog and a tiny one at that the inconvenience will be minimal. It's worth ringing around different vets as there is a lot of variation in charges, but make sure you're happy and have confidence in the vet you choose, I have a cheap vet 10 minutes away, but there's no way I'd take any of my dogs to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odette Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yeah im definately going to wait till she's out of season, she's an indoor dog, i dont mind waiting. The price i was quoted was for a puppy not in season... I trust they'd be good... The Lort Smith is a bigger, busier hospital, but i figure they'd do so many of these sorts of operations, it would be a standard procedure? Would you trust the Lort Smith veterinarians for a desexing/tooth removal op? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Tooth removal? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) Tooth removal? why? Retained canines. Been there, done that. I'd not be waiting another 7 weeks to have it done though. Edited March 4, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odette Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yeah I dont want to wait that long either, Im going to take her past the vet tonight to see what they think, ive been soaking her kibble for her to make it softer, i think it's quite painful for her when she is eating. You can see the little baby teeth next to her adult teeth, it hasnt been like this for long, but i want to sort it out as soon as possible. Id rather get it done under the same anaesthetic though, save her having to go under twice, but ill see what the vet says. Whatever is best for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Whatever is best for her Wonderful attitude, get lots of advice and use your instincts. Every pet deserves a thinking caring owner! I would personally have no trouble at all using Lort Smith vets, I have not heard anything negative in the industry but don't have personal experience with them. And yes, about as 'routine' as a surgery gets for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco22 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Obi's done when he was close to 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odette Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Yeah, its my bad, in hindsight i should have had her done 2 weeks ago :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 If you're happy with your vet, follow their advice. You have the complication of the teeth to consider. No way would I subject her to 2 anaesthetics. $260 is a about $80 more than in my area (regional NSW), though pain relief is extra. I chose to just give a tablet the day after for pain relief (vet OK'ed). No more was necessary- though my dog's a "he". City vets tend to charge more. Go with gut instinct- I'd not worry about an extra $50 if I was happy with the vet/ vet nurses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odette Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 I spoke to the vet today, we're going to wait another 3-4 weeks to get her done, and she said that her teeth will be fine till then (as PW said, better not to subject her to 2 anaesthetics!) It is a city vet, well inner east, but they come highly recommended, so I feel good about going with them, although the Lort Smith are meant to be pretty good too (we had all of our old pets done at the Lort Smith).. The other good thing is that i work almost across the road from the Lort Smith! I've got a few weeks to make the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 i have same problem, wondering when to get female border collie desexed. trying to leave it late as possable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happie Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I know a breeder that told me her pups come desexed and when I asked her how come her pups come desexed when others dont and she said that her vet is able to desex at 2 months and thats ok :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I know a breeder that told me her pups come desexed and when I asked her how come her pups come desexed when others dont and she said that her vet is able to desex at 2 months and thats ok :D Some vets will desex that early and some breeders will. I think it's fine for rescues, but nothing would ever convince me to purchase a puppy that was desexed at 8 weeks as I believe it is not in the best interests of the health of the puppy at ALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I know a breeder that told me her pups come desexed and when I asked her how come her pups come desexed when others dont and she said that her vet is able to desex at 2 months and thats ok :D Some vets will desex that early and some breeders will. I think it's fine for rescues, but nothing would ever convince me to purchase a puppy that was desexed at 8 weeks as I believe it is not in the best interests of the health of the puppy at ALL. Ditto. However from the breeder's perspective, it sure beats the worry of your dog ending up in a puppy farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budyjelle Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Small dog?Not planning on doing any dog sports? 6 months is old enough IMO and early enough to avoid her coming into season. Oh dear....I am planning on doing dog sports...but I am desexing my girl on 10 April...I didn't know they were mutually exclusive :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (edited) Small dog?Not planning on doing any dog sports? 6 months is old enough IMO and early enough to avoid her coming into season. Oh dear....I am planning on doing dog sports...but I am desexing my girl on 10 April...I didn't know they were mutually exclusive What have dog sports got to do with de sexing ? I have Jake booked in for when he is 5 1/2 months old but just plan to take a couple of weeks off agility. I thought that would be ok as at this age he is not doing much work anyhow (physical) is my thinking wrong? He is a small dog (JRT) and we have been quoted $169.50. Ellie was about $250 at about 7 months (immature) and 30 kg . Jake is classed as immature and only weighs 3 kg now so i guess he'll be no more than 5 kg at de sexing yet the cost isnt that much different really What have others cost been for similar weight immature dogs? (ETA jakes breed and cost of op) Edited April 7, 2008 by joelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaegertheweim Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I have Jake booked in for when he is 5 1/2 months old but just plan to take a couple of weeks off agility. correct me if I am wrong but don't you have to wait until 12-18 months before you can start agility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I have Jake booked in for when he is 5 1/2 months old but just plan to take a couple of weeks off agility. correct me if I am wrong but don't you have to wait until 12-18 months before you can start agility? No, he is doing puppy foundation class which is basic learning, bonding, learning that food comes after every step! stepping over logs etc. No REAL physical work because of their young bones etc. Its fun thats all, no competition I dont think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaegertheweim Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 ahh I see! sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 (edited) ahh I see! sounds like fun Its great fun and a great way to play and bond with pup whilst socialising them too. We also get to see the "big boys and girls" do their competition and its fantastic to watch. My young son does the agility with Jake and we were allowed to join when he was 12 weeks old so its brilliant to watch the two of them forming a lifelong bond whilst they are both still young. He has made a makeshift puppy agility course in the back yard - what fun. ( a sweeping brush to step over, a bike tyre to step through etc etc.) His trainer is great and really encourages him with Jake. They completed puppy kindy together too. SORRY for hijacking thread - Ill go away now - Back to desexing - what does sports have to do with desexing? Edited April 7, 2008 by joelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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