I'm constantly worried about my puppy. When should I be concerned?

No, I wouldn't be scared or nervous! While any surgery has it's risks, it is a routine surgery that vets do every day. It will be much better for her health in the long run, including eliminating the risk of Jade developing a pyometra. This is a life threatening infection of the uterus that is too often fatal. Jade is a young dog, and this surgery is must less complicated in young, healthy dogs. You are doing the right thing by having her spayed, and you can certainly let the vet know you are scared and nervous about it, but Jade should be just fine :-)

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Penny. I totally understand having major pregnancy brain, it can make you so foggy sometimes! My baby is seven months old now, it does get better. Anyway, yes Penny will be ok. Just give her next dose 12 hours after this dose. I hope this helps!

You are very welcome! An apneic dog would make anyone panic! Even us! His mix doesn't commonly have over long soft palates, usually more bully breeds and those with smooshed faces. It is not wrong to even have him looked at today before the weekend. I wish you both the best!

Hello. I can understand your anxiety, & there are some studies to suggest that some breeds are better off being neutered after a year or so of age, but for the most part, there is no danger & there is no greater likelihood of advanced disease in these animals. I always remind people that many women need to have hysterectomies for various medical reasons, & while the vast majority of these surgeries happen after puberty, there is no known significant increase in cancer, Alzheimer's, endocrine disease, etc. in these women. You will be hard-pressed to find any veterinarian who has been in practice longer than 20 years who will say there has been an uptick in medical problems in neutered animals. Pets are living longer & healthier lives because of this, & while we are still not making a huge dent in the pet overpopulation program & the number of puppies & kittens euthanized each year, we are trying. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

No worries. I appreciate you posting back with your correction. I just wish your pet well and I am glad that the advice was helpful to you. Take care of that fur baby and have a good rest of your night. Best regards, Destini Holloway, DVM

Hello. It can take up to 24 hours for all the sedation to work through her system, so she is very likely still a bit under the influence. I would like for you to look at her gums, the tissue just above her canine teeth, to see if she looks nice & pink. If her color is pale, greyish or bluish, get her back to your vet immediately. You can certainly lay with her, & if she is just on a cold floor, I would try to get her on something warmer. The pain medication is just indicated for once a day, so you can not give her any more just yet, nor can you give any aspirin, Tylenol or Alleve. Your veterinarian may have something else on hand if it looks like she needs more, but most patients are feeling much, much better by the next day. Keep her warm & in a quiet place, & she should do just fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would be very concerned about Bubbles, and take her into a vet immediately. I see that she isn't spayed, which means she can develop a life threatening infection of the uterus called a pyometra. A pyometra is fatal without treatment, and it causes vomiting, weakness, and lethargy, all signs she is showing. Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain if she has one or not, but because of the seriousness of a pyometra I would take her into vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck, I hope this helps!