(Note: Gory) Castration

The Minions had no idea what was in store for them when they came up to us this morning.

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We put them in the pre-op stable and waited for the vet to arrive.

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The first contestant was Silver.  He was given pre-med sedation.

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The sterile instruments were all out and ready.

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Silver was put under general anaesthetic.

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Both testicles were easily located and removed.

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While Silver was asleep, Jo went in with the clippers to remove his matted fur (the cloth is over his eyes to keep the light out and to protect them).

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Once Silver came round, we led him into the post-op stable to recover.

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Next up was Storm.

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The same procedure again.  Jim, the vet commented that he could see fat around the tubes, so that was encouraging on the weight-front.

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Next Jo and her clippers.  Storm was not so badly matted but these were the stubborn tats that would not be pulled off.

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And then Storm was into post-op to get his land-legs back.

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Last up was Waffle.  He had been sedated earlier and was very woozy.

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His anti-social parts were taken away.

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During the operation, he started to wriggle, so Daisy kept him safe and quiet.

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Jo nipped in, while there was still time with her clippers.

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Once up on his legs, Waffle was put into the post-op stable to join the other two.

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The Minions will go back into their field in a few hours.  They all pee’ed and seemed to perk up by the minute.

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We will go over and see them tomorrow with carrots and hugs.  I was proud of them all – they did very well.  Jim commented on how easy it was as they were all very well behaved (so proud!)  He said they looked good, well-rounded and healthy.

So that is one job done.  I must say I am very relieved.

6 thoughts on “(Note: Gory) Castration

  1. Trish

    Crumbs…………Phew…………oooer missus and gulp! Glad it went well and the boys are doing fine.
    Right, off to make the tea now.

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  2. robin

    What big boys now! And they got big boy haircuts and everything. You must be very proud of the Minions…

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  3. Mairead

    Their behaviour is a credit to your love and care for them. Glad that everything went well and they are the road to recovery.

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  4. Laura Friedlander

    Thank you so much for posting this. I have saved the link, and from now on, every time my OH crosses me for any reason, I will send it to him.

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