*UPDATE DEC 22nd!!* Surgery done - FULL INTACT OVARY FOUND

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Originally Posted by BC_MoM

Thanks for the prayers. :)

Here's an update for those of you who care to read it:

Apparently all the tests today were inconclusive. Basically, I guess, they want her to go in next week again so they can do them again and compare to this weeks.

There was nothing to show in any of the tests things that you would find in results of a pregnant dog.

Nor was there a sign of infection. :confused:

But when they did the urinary swab (that's what my Dad called it - they may have called it something else) they did find traces of blood.

I wish I would have gone, because I'm not sure what any of this really means.

Sounds to me like they're trying to make sure that this doesn't turn out to be an incomplete spay so that they don't look bad (maybe that's just me though - because I don't support them).

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Okay- get some cranberry capsules from CVS/drugstore/walmart. GIve her a full one first dose ( one full capsule)- then later 1/2 capsule in both feedings. Blood in the urine swipe could be a lot of things, including a stone that will pass. The cranberry will help alot!!! Also- get pedialyte- non flavored- for one day- one half water- one half pedialyte- after that just a little like a half a cup .. What this does is give the cranberry the electrolights it needs to work quicker..
Thank you for posting- we have all been worried!!! You have my pm and my instant messanger id if you need me.. Both are in prayers honey..

No sign of an "Infection"~ gasp!!! says Dorothy~

So, what is "traces of blood" huh? :confused:

It certainly " lights up the old question bulb" , I tend to agree with your confusion ~

My mind would be Wandering too~ :rolleyes:

How is Molly doing now?

Thanks you two.

Borzoimom, I'll check out the capsules tonight at work. Thanks.

Molly's fine right now - a little stressed and tuckered out from the ''excitement'' today.

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Originally Posted by BC_MoM

Thanks you two.

Borzoimom, I'll check out the capsules tonight at work. Thanks.

Molly's fine right now - a little stressed and tuckered out from the ''excitement'' today.

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Those capsules are cheap. I pull them apart and dump into the food. And they work. Keep us posted.

what awful is to know they don´t know for sure.........

try that cranberry........it´s very useful.......I´ve seen it work........

hopefully it´s just that.......even if it´s very painful, but hopefully it´s nothing more serious..........hoping Molly gets better in no time.......((hugs))

I'm sorry I didn't respond earlier today. I read your post and prayed for Molly but was otherwise occupied with Sebastian and trying to book his appointment to be PTS tomorrow. The explanations are very, very vague, perhaps you can call them and ask for more detail? Cranberry is a wonderful thing, give it a shot. I hope Molly feels better soon.

Thanks, Dad. He didn't share everything.

So they DIDN'T do bloodwork (they said they were going to. Leave it to THEM to change their minds.)

The hood on her vulva is very large, they said it can lead to problems down the road.



But see what ticks me off? Dad never explains things - he doesn't remember them. So I only have half of the information. This is frustrating!

Dad???

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Thanks, Dad. He didn't share everything.

So they DIDN'T do bloodwork (they said they were going to. Leave it to THEM to change their minds.)

The hood on her vulva is very large, they said it can lead to problems down the road.



But see what ticks me off? Dad never explains things - he doesn't remember them. So I only have half of the information. This is frustrating!

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Call that Vet~ Speak up Bc_Mom!!! ;)

If it was me I'd call them and find out first hand what they actually said.

If indeed they are talking about doing a swab kinda sounds like they're doing a 'culture' to check for infection?

Hope you get answers soon so this problem can be taken care of.

I would call them, also. You need to get tough with those people. Sounds like they're not doing a very good job. I'd almost think it would be better just to take her to your vet, even if you did have to pay, you know?

Honestly, I always make someone tag along with me to the doctors. I swear, they can explain everything and it's a blur when I walk out the door, or I forget important questions, although I may have written them down!

I would call and get the explanation myself. And I know the vet care was free, but you know the old saying.."You get what you pay for"..so maybe call your regular vet and get a 2nd opinion. That way you can nip the problem in the bud, which is a lot better than Molly's problem becoming a huge emergency and cause her great pain and distress.

Prayers continuing for the sweet girl. What we females don't have to go through! :rolleyes:

You can say again! Why can't men suffer? :p I blame it all on Eve!

I was speaking to a friend who used to be a vet tech at the humane society - she said they do 30 to 40 speuters a day before noon; there's bound to be mistakes.

She also said they will do whatever they can to cover up an incomplete spay - and that no matter WHAT - they will never admit to making a mistake.

I feel like contacting the local newspaper. Should I?

Are you close to a reputable veterinary school? I had a wonderful experience with the Virginia Tech Small Animal Clinic when I went with my friend. Their equipment is the latest, the staff extremely knowledgeable and owner friendly. Have you considered a second opinion if you're not satisfied with the info you're being given? Good luck with Molly and I hope she soons feels better and gets well. BTW, if the vet is reputable and can't come up with the answer they should be referring you anyway.
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I have followed this thread, but have not responded yet. I am so sorry this is happening to your dear Molly. I sure hope she gets better soon. Please don't let them get away with this....you should contact the paper or the news! They need to be stopped before they do this to more and more animals.... Good luck and please keep us posted.