Just a follow-up. We had a great Vet visit yesterday!! Got all our questions answered, yes, they use the right anesthesia, they actually call in a DVM that does all their anesthesia for their surgeries, she is a specialist (that made me comfortable). They do ALL pre surgery bloodwork (liver panel, kidney etc). Sis got her Rabies shot and honestly she never missed a beat all afternoon and evening!! She was doing the Malt 500 as usual after a good supper and did not show any signs of trouble.
The Vet asked why/how I knew so much about everything we had asked her.....I was a little afraid she would think I was questioning HER. I told her all about the SM website and she said "it sounds like there is a very knowledgeable and loving group of people out there". She took down the web address so she could "pass this on to ALL my Maltese owners because most of them don't have a clue what they are dealing with". So all you wonderful people out there that help us new Malt Momma's and Dads should be thrilled to death, you all got the seal of approval from a great VET!!
Sisse has had a very good 4 weeks evidently as far as "growing" goes. I am truly shocked at her weight....
6.4 lbs
. Dr. R was "very happy with her weight, she will most likely not have many of the issues that come with having a very small Maltese". She figures Sis will end up in the 8-10 lb range. She reminded me, after my gasp at Sis's weight, that "she's NOT a dog for the Show Ring, she's a very loveable, sturdy addition to your family and will bring you years and years of love and companionship".
We just love her to death!!
So, thank you all for the great advice and as always the support!! We go back in 1 month to check the progress of her teeth. She has lost quite a few, in fact when she "smiles" you can see she has lost all 4 of the bottom teeth right in front!!
I also asked Dr. R to check her anal glands and they were "moderately full" so she took care of those as well....