Snoopy: getting spayed, or the cat-pill ??

[catnapper]

Laura makes sense. I myself am not in a financial opiostion to run a myriad of tests, but I'd also like to know if the vet thinks they are warrented. MY vet usually says "welll you might consider this but I don't think its necessary." If your vet thinks its up to you, ask him what HE'D do if it was his cat.

[Sonia59]

I did not follow all your posts, so may be I missed some when Snoopy was in heat, but was it very hard to manage when she was in heat? If she is not meowing and crying like crazy, may be it is better not to operate her and she would also not need pills (might be a stupid idea, I don't know what is good or not)? If there is no risk for her to have babies...

[kuhio98]

I did not follow all your posts, so may be I missed some when Snoopy was in heat, but was it very hard to manage when she was in heat? If she is not meowing and crying like crazy, may be it is better not to operate her and she would also not need pills (might be a stupid idea, I don't know what is good or not)? If there is no risk for her to have babies...

Sonia ~ Snoopy has many health issues. Her paw is not formed normally and her chest. http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=100135
I think they want to wait until she's bigger and know the extent of her chest/heart issues before they spay her.

[Lizzie]

There are so many questions hanging over Snoopy already regarding her present and future health that I would go for the echocardiogram and get some answers - bad or good. I'd just feel on firmer ground that way. You may get good news so that you can plan Snoopy's spay, or a few months of pill and then spay. Or you may find out that she has more problems than are apparent and that will help you and your vet plan everything in her best interests. She will need to be sedated for the test, but they should be able to do a very light gas anesthesia or sedative, as I am sure your vet has assured you.

If you do decide on the echocardiogram, I think everyone on PT will be holding their breath on the day she has it done.

[catmandu]

Thats a tough choice but I would go for the test and the spay.
My Vet told me that a Cat in Heat is in a bit of pain,pyhysically and mentally.
The best of Luck with Snoopy.

[Grace]

I agree with Lizzie. I would go for the ECHO now - even if you don't go ahead with surgery for a couple of years. I'd want to know exactly what is going on with her heart - if anything.

There may be nothing wrong; then surgery can be done anytime. At least you all would know how things stand.