Winston & Ruby - The Money Pit!

When Ruby turned 6 months we decided it was about time we got her fixed because Winston wasn't fixed and they were spending a heck of a lot of time alone together in the house and one thing would lead to another.... Anyway we didn't want Schnauzer X Silky Terrier X Shitzu puppies with megaesophagus as I am sure you can understand. Plus the idea of Winston getting his little sister pregnant didn't sit real well with me. So we sent Ruby in for her operation on the 11th May. We then decided to spend more money and get Winston done as well. He had been exhibiting a bit of aggressive dominance which is common with male dogs that are “intact” if you know what I mean. So he had the big “chop” on 17th May. We took so long to get him done because of his megaesophagus. There was always the risk that while under anaesthetic, he could breathe in his saliva and then get aspiration pneumonia. But he got through it with no complications. He unfortunately wasn’t as good of a patient as Ruby and wasn't leaving his stitches alone. Therefore he had to wear an “Elizabethan Collar”. He wasn’t at all impressed. His nickname is now Winston "Buckethead" Popp.

They have now both had their stitches out and have healed well.