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[ksmith]

It was a good thing that I took Gaby in when I did.



Yes, she did have cystic ovaries--she was just completing the second heat cycle that she had experienced in the two months I've had her, and was getting ready to start the third. According to the vet, there is no best time to spay a dog with this condition. They're always going to be on either the upswing or the downswing.

One of Gaby's ovaries was three times the size of the other, and her uterus was inflamed. Her metabolism is always in overdrive--I feed her 1.5 to 2 times what I should be feeding her according to the weights/amounts on the Eagle Pack bag, and while she has gained 4 pounds and looks good, she is always starved. She may slow down a little thanks to the operation, but it will be gradual. I hope it takes the edge off her appetite. I will have to watch her so that she doesn't gain too much weight.

In other news, the vet is pretty sure Gaby has at least a little Husky. Huskies apparently whine and wail more than any other breed when they come out of anesthesia, and Gaby sounded just like one.

We'll know for 99.9% sure in a few weeks. I sent for a DNA test kit from Wisdom Panel, and hope to receive it by the end of the week. Vet will draw Gaby's blood, we'll send the sample to the lab, and see what shakes out.

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[bevhale.livejournal.com]

Thank God she'll be ok. I wonder what my Kaylee (Or Kali Ma- depending on how much she has destroyed that day-- we thought she was shepherdish, possibly Aussie, but it must be mixed with Bear or something else huge and hairy)is. I may have to get one of those kits.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

[equesgal.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear your girl should be OK.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[mizkit.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor puppy! I'm so glad you got her fixed. She'll be so much more comfortable. Poor sweetie! *hugs you both*!

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

The vet told me that she operated on a Lab that had this same condition, and the owners told her that the dog seems much happier and more comfortable now.

[e-moon60.livejournal.com]

Wow--good for you, dogmom, and how great to hear that a possible really-bad was averted.

When is she coming home? Tomorrow or Friday or...? And couldn't they draw blood now and hold it until the kit comes in, so you don't have to make another visit even if it doesn't arrive by the day you take her home?

E.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Yeah--my concern would have been some sort of uterine infection--one of the vets did check for that when I took Gaby in for the initial exam three weeks ago. I'm guessing the discharge would have been different, along with other signs. But, all a non-issue from now on, for which we're all glad.

Uterine infections are bad. I keep running into the word "sepsis".

I'm bringing her home on Friday. It's possible I may have the kit by then, as I received the shipment notification yesterday, which was the day I bought it. But even if I don't have it, I am assuming I will need to take Gaby in next week to have stitches removed, or at least for a follow-up visit. I don't know whether the tube for the kit is different than a regular blood draw tube--% heparin to prevent clotting, presence of anything that can interfere with a DNA test--so I'm reluctant to draw ahead of time.

[e-moon60.livejournal.com]

Of course. Should've thought of that.

I've seen too many "crime investigation" shows where any blood fragment less than 1000 years old yields the needed information. Just wanted to save Gaby (and you) another stressful trip and needle-stick.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Gaby does not like to ride in the car--I have to lift her to put her in because she won't jump in. Once she's in, she's fine--she stretches out on the seat, no pacing or panting. Mickey used to get waay more stressed. King doesn't stress until we get in the vet's office, at which point he wants Out. Now.

[hoosier-red.livejournal.com]

Woof -- glad you and the vet caught this in time. Here's hoping she heals well and fast, and her metabolism slows down a touch.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Thanks--I hope so, too.

Here's hoping to a speedy recovery

[technomage.livejournal.com]

Also, there may be added benefits. Once her internal structure is more normal you might have more luck with housebreaking her (again). All the best!