The decision was made long before his first day home with us. In fact, it was made many many months ago, at the first instance of intention to have a canine companion at home which was say, approximately 2.5 years ago.
Here are some commonly raised pros and cons with regard to spaying. Here's another informative link on why it's a good idea to neuter dogs. In fact a simple search on Google will turn up many relevant and enlightening links.
We'd like to take this chance to thank all our (and JacJac's) family and friends for their concern with regard to the sterilisation. We believe it is for the best and have done our utmost to mitigate the risks present in all surgeries by choosing one of the most reputable and quality veterinary medical care available in Singapore.
We're sure that JacJac will still be as happy to play with you as soon as he's properly healed!
Picture courtesy of Adrian LIAW from Ave8
Update at 2248hrs of the same day:
Little fella is back from the vet tired and vexed.
The vet has given him the all clear as backed by results of blood tests.
He ate only a little even though he was offered his favourite kibbles mixed with milk and bread crumbs. All he wants is our attention and to be close to us, so only one of us may move away at any time or he will wake and attempt to follow, bringing him pain. Just like a little baby.
Update at 1523hrs of the next day:
JacJac must be feeling much better today after coughing up what appears to be phlegm last night. Speaking of which, it was difficult for me to sleep with him moving around and bumping into his playpen with his "radar".
He is back to his usual self, ringing his bell to wake us up at 8am. We were worried that he'd have trouble moving around the home but apparently he is able to jump up and down his usual spots, e.g. sofa and bed. He is even asking to be brought outside for walks!
I estimate condition at approximately 70 to 75%. Weight is 5.6kg, same as what he weighed before the operation.
Update at 2107hrs, T-Plus 2 Days:
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that JacJac looks and behaves like 100% of his normal active self. There's little evidence of his operation bar the sutures on his genitals and his buster collar, a.k.a. e-collar.
He seems not to mind his e-collar one bit. In fact, he seems to like his e-collar and regards it as his new toy/armour! Perhaps it has to do with the celebratory way we introduced and orientated him to it (as his new hat). The buster collar is only removed for his meals. He'd walk towards the collar and sniff and stand still while we put it back on.
He's managing the collar very well and even learning to use it to his advantage in play-fighting. Here's an embedded video of him playing fetch, buster collar and all.
Update on 8th September 2008; T-Plus 10 Days:
JacJac had his sutures removed by Dr Lucy SHUM today. The wound has closed up and healed nicely. He behaved like an angel at the vet's standing only occasional to stretch and sniff around while we discussed his well-being.
Now we have to wean him off the collar! Hah!
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