Freaked out about upcoming spay surgery!

[Cali Doll]

I decided to go ahead and get Bella spayed. It's scheduled for this Thursday. I'm hearing so many different things about anesthesia and the things that can go wrong with short-nosed breeds. I'm really scared! I know my vet loves her, but I just want to make sure they know what to do for her.

What questions should I ask them? My friend told me that I shouldn't let them give her acepromazine. Is that something normally given during spay? I read something else that said it's OK to give, but that bullies should be watched carefully after it's given.

Please help me! I'm a crazy dog mom.

 

[Enjoimangos]

I would make sure your vet is comfortable with bullies. I asked my vet if he had fixed a bulldog before and he told me no so that was our last visit to that vet. We now go to a Bulldog specialist. They put Boris on a breathing machine while he was under to reduce chances of complications during the surgery. It was about 300-400 dollars more than the other vet, but I don't care cause I want him taken care of to the fullest. I've supplied a link below that was given to my by a local member of the Bulldog club in Minneapolis and St paul.

Bulldog Veterinarians

 

[dolphin]

Isoflourane is the safest, ask to make sure they will use that. She will be fine if they know what they are doing. I do agree if you can get her into a bully specialists that would be great.

 

[Cali Doll]

They gave me this estimate w/ medicines they will use...

Thoughts?

 

[Donnam]

I don't really know anything about the drugs or anesthesia (I don't remember the name of the anesthesia, but I know it was one that can be immediately reversed if necessary). But I just wanted to say that Winnie was spayed when she was 7 months old and everything went smoothly. Probably everything will go well for Bella too, especially because I know your vet and the staff love her so much!

The only thing Winnie hated was the cone she was supposed to wear for 2 weeks after the surgery. We took the cone off when we came home. Really, we never needed it. I watched her closely and she never even tried to bother her incision. Can bully girls even reach their incisions?!

Anyway, sending positive thoughts to you and sweet Bella!

 

[Cali Doll]

Thanks everyone! I do feel better after seeing the list of drugs they'll use. They mentioned something about being able to reverse the drugs, too, Donna. I know everything will be fine... I guess I had a moment of panic. I'll be glad when this is over...sheesh!

Bella cannot reach her girlie parts, so I will not make her wear the cone. My biggest issue will be keeping her from going all puppy zoomie on me.

 

[Christie H]

Yes its the part where you have to contain their sudden outbursts that's the hard part

 

[dolphin]

They gave me this estimate w/ medicines they will use...

Thoughts?

Looks good

 

[2BullyMama]

Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers

 

[Manydogs]

I have had many,many females spayed and never ever had a problem at all. Drugs all sound good, and all should be fine!

 

[Texas Carol]

Yep, all looks good and we'll give support all thru it.

Prayer is a powerful force for good and no better ally
on your side than GOD

 

[Cali Doll]

Yep, all looks good and we'll give support all thru it.

Prayer is a powerful force for good and no better ally
on your side than GOD

Thank you so much! You are so right!

 

[RiiSi]

Sending positive and healing thoughts your way....Remember that most bulldog ladies here are spayed, so she too will be just great!

 

[ddnene]

Sending lots of hugs and prayers… hang in there, she will be fine!!! Just keep busy and stay positive

 

[harveyspecter]

Sending lots of hugs and prayers… hang in there, she will be fine!!! Just keep busy and stay positive

yup, that is my motto. Good Luck to Bella.