I have read a lot Deanna and I do believe that the brain damage is a thing that happens less rather than more. As far as the spaying goes I was not saying that every dog should be spayed but that there is not a medical reason why dogs under 6 pounds can't be. The world is a big big place. People tend to only see a small corner.
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 2:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia Dasha...before you just say that I would really encourage you to do some reading about the new info coming out!!! You can start with www.dogtorj.com...there is TONS of info out there...but you have to look. There are MANY reasons to possibly opt for not spaying. There are things to learn in the area. Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb-1v9-1 <http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/247842/sn/1754783897/name/DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb -1v9-1.jpg> and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com <http://www.joys4toys.com/> _____ From: dasha <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, November 28, 2010 10:47:05 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia Personally I think the brain damage is one of those rare things that can happen. Just like humans dogs will react differently. There is no reason a dog under 6 pounds can't be spayed. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancy Lucky Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 9:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Spaying small dogs and brain damage from anesthesia Okay everyone I feel so stupid but I have never ever heard of small dogs getting brain damage from having anesthesia or that you should not spay a dog under 6 lbs. I have heard that if you don't spay them they can get uterine cancer and infections and all kinds of problems. I have had both my chi's spayed and neutered and it was all great. But now I have Maggie who I will have to decide on. So where do I find the facts on the brain damage information and the pros and cons.I have trusted and loved my Vet for the last 30 years but maybe I am blindsided. Confused and worried chi mommy - Nancy
