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I called my sister today and asked her if I could get Macy spayed, she was still Terri's dog but she finally said yes well she said she would rather I didn't but she didn't care if I did. So Macy is getting spayed. I can't wait. I don't think it will change her I just don't want her coming in heat in my house and I think its better for her to be spayed. Macy is our boxer. Now does anyone have any ideas how to keep her from playing after the spay is done.
 
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That is great news!!
I wonder why your sister wouldn't want her spayed
Anyway, just don't play with her at all and try to keep her calm for a few days afterward.
 
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Maybe you could put some sort of bandage around her tummy? Obviousely not too tight so it wont hurt the stitches but it might stop her from playing? Otherwise just keep a close eye on her. I cant remember the amount of times we had to distract Cleo from chewing her stitches. Naughty girl lol
 
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We got Mattie spayed a few months ago, and even with her heart condition, she came through with flying colors!
Two vets did it on a day when she would be the only surgery patient (one monitored her anesthesia, one did the surgery). She had a really, really small insicion, and didn't bother it (the vet who did it is apparently known for quick surgeries and tiny insicions
). You may need a cone for her though- that in itself will probably slow her down some, as most of the ones on our Boxer forum tended to pout about it and try to make their parents feel guilty...what a surprise
!


Lots of the people on my forum crated their dogs, but Mattie had a superplay yard (toddler pen) that she stayed in, since we didn't have a crate
. If you were closer, I'd loan it to you
. Lots of chew toys, lots of kong snacks...lots of potty trips out on the leash...and remember to tell the vet and have NO ACE! written on the front of her chart, if you haven't already. Let's see...I think that was about it. Mattie also didn't really get spunky (but she is kinda laid back for a Boxer
) until 4-5 days afterwards. And she didn't need any pain meds (which I think helped her regulate herself in how much activity she did
).

Good luck, and I will pray it goes well!
 
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Well first I don't know what ACE is so you gotta educate me. Secondly my sister had wanted to raise puppies because she could get money doing that since Macy is a akc registered dog
well Macy has been at mine and my dad's house for a year now. And I finally got her to agree to getting her spayed.
So now here's the big problem I have a crate but my sister has it right now. And the main reason I worry about being able to keep Macy quiet is the other dogs. I intend to see if I can get her spayed while I am on vacation so that I can be here with her atleast for the first week. And maybe that way I can walk her out on leash for her potty breaks. Macy is allowed on all of our furniture but she doesn't really jump on them she quietly climbs on them if that makes sense but her and Lilly love playing together and even scarier her and Lucky love playing together. But I guess she will simply have to get used to going out on a leash for that little bit of time. I feel so sorry for her though she has never had to be away over night I know she is going to be so sad. She has this sad look anyway. And when she pouts she cries real tears. I guess I am just worrying too much. Dad thinks since she is 67lbs now that she will get as big as my horse once she is spayed. But she plays alot so I don't think she will. When it warms up I am going to try and see how much she would like to be my walking buddy. Lilly likes walking but she gets tired very easily.
 
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I'm happy to hear that you've convinced your sister to let you spay her. Just because she's registered doesn't mean that she should be spayed
But It sounds like you know that. Good Luck with the spay surgery, I'm sure she'll come through with flying colors!
 
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Here ya go


Post subject: warning about ACP,ACE,ACEPROMAZINE , ACETYLPROMAZINE

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my breeders website as issued a warning to all boxer dog owners about ACP. here is what it says and a link for more research.

ACP or ACEPROMAZINE or ACETYLPROMAZINE ( just three of the generic names for this drug) is used as a sedative/tranquilizer in Veterinary surgeries and depresses the central nervous system.
It is a prescription only drug and can be used to alleviate fear and anxiety. The drug is also effective in alleviating vomiting caused by car or motion sickness.
It is classified chemically as a phenothiazine neuroleptic, this means the drug modifies the chemicals in the brain to change an animalâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s behavior.
The exact workings of ACEPROMAZINE is unknown. It is thought to block receptors of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical used for cell-to-cell communication.
ACEPROMAZINE is frequently used in combination with other sedatives and anesthetics to provide smoother sedation and decreased doses of other anesthetics.
Importantly, acepromazine has no analgesic or pain-controlling properties.

ACEPROMAZINE can lower blood pressure in animals by blocking nervous control of blood vessels ( this is known as Hypotension). In some animals, this may increase heart rate (Tachycardia) or in others, decrease heart rate ( Bradycardia). Therefore, ACEPROMAZINE must be used with care in animals with heart disease.

Boxers are prone to both Hypotension and Bradycardia when given this drug

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DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES allow your Veterinary surgeon to use ACEPROMAZINE on your Boxer. IT MAY HAVE FATAL RESULTS. We speak from personal experience. When only very small amounts of the drug were used on Troy ( Sh. Resolution) we were very lucky not to lose him.

http://www.jlhweb.net/BOSS/ace.htm
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Originally Posted by Tavia'smom

And the main reason I worry about being able to keep Macy quiet is the other dogs.
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Is there a room (spare bath, laundry room, etc., even a spare bedroom) where you could babygate her in?

I intend to see if I can get her spayed while I am on vacation so that I can be here with her atleast for the first week. And maybe that way I can walk her out on leash for her potty breaks.
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That would be an excellent idea!


Macy is allowed on all of our furniture but she doesn't really jump on them she quietly climbs on them if that makes sense...
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Yes, that's what Mattie does!


But I guess she will simply have to get used to going out on a leash for that little bit of time.
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It took Mattie a day or so to get used to it ("Are you still following me? I gotta go poo! Go away!"
)

I guess I am just worrying too much.
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Nope, you are just fine! I was sweating bullets about Mattie getting fixed, until the big day, and then I was fine
.


Dad thinks since she is 67lbs now that she will get as big as my horse once she is spayed. But she plays alot so I don't think she will.
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Getting spayed doesn't make them fat- too many treats and too much food does- don't worry about that
. Getting spayed is actually good for her- there is an infection they can get in their uterus (starts with a "p", but I can't remember what it's called
) and since Boxers are more prone to cancers, it is a smart preventative.


When it warms up I am going to try and see how much she would like to be my walking buddy. Lilly likes walking but she gets tired very easily.
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I've never met anyone who had a Boxer that didn't like a walk- well, I take that back- all go out, some get tired (mainly the eldery bunch), and refuse to go back. Picture someone toting a 60 lb, elderly Boxer back up the street!


If there is anything else I can help with, just let me know!
 
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