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Spay issue

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Gem

Wise Old Thumper
Stripes is due to be spayed at some point this year, is it likely to be more risky because of her knackered legs and spine? :? :(
 
I don't know if it'd be riskier but a huge number of unspayed does get all sorts of nasty cancers.I suppose you'll have to weigh up the risks - maybe you could discuss it with your vet :D
 
My main concern would be if she can`t use her back legs would she drag her belly along the floor & possibly make the scar line sore?

Have you tried pm`ing jaypot, they`ll know alot more about this kind of problem.

Su.x
 
Gem, I wouldn't spay her at all - not unless she regains the full mobility back. I have had to make this choice a lot of times and it's hard to do but the chances of actually losing them under a GA due to the way they are, and the chances of Uterine Cancer are ones that you have to consider.
I find that buns with spinal problems don't have as long a life span as those who haven't got spinal problems:cry: but they can have a wonderful life just the same:D
I personally wouldn't spay her - she's best left as she is as you don't really know what the problem with her spine is - and more problems could occur because of the spay:?
 
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