This morning i took my"lil girl"to get spayed.She's done now "thank you Jesus".I pick her back up tomarro. I'm.Also ,what is your thought on picking her up?Will she not like me and be the same?I am so concerend about her!Will she still want to go in my car???Thankyou:(
2006-08-24 07:24:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm 32 Male,she's 15month Female,my lil slice of heaven
2006-08-24 07:30:37 · update #1
She'll be mad but she'll get over it. Just be gentle with her the next few days. She'll go back to her old self in a few days.
2006-08-24 07:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by nimopiba 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aww, she may be groggy or even cry a bit for the first two day..but then she will be right back to her old self. Hang in there mom, you did the right thing. Now she will be a better say at home dog, more loving and live longer! Be sure to get some motrin for her or whatever the vet provides. But she is just going to be a big fuzzy and a touch sore. God love ya, lol (((mom)))
2006-08-24 07:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since dogs don't have the same logic system that we do, she'll probably be glad just to escape from the vet. And since you're the one rescuing her, you should be in good standing. :)
She'll associate you with getting away from "those awful people" and not remember who it was who brought her there in the first place. Plus, she'll probably be so groggy that all she'll want to do is sleep.
I'm sure the vet will tell you to keep her quiet, watch the incision for signs of redness or "weeping," and to bring her back if she seems extremely listless.
Give your "fur baby" a scritch behind the ears for me, and a long, happy life to you both!
P.S. Spayed females don't have to gain weight or become lethargic. My spayed Shepherd, Jamie, weighs the same as she always has, and she's as active as ever.
2006-08-24 08:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be just fine. When I got my little chihuahua neutered, I was a little worried he'd either be out all day or he'd hate me. When I came to pick him up at the vet (I brought a blanket to wrap him in), he wagged his tail and licked my face. He was a little sleepy when I brought him home but after an hour nap, he was tearing around the house like his old self.
She'll be fine. Give her plenty of TLC and take a little nap with her (she will be really sleepy) and she will love you like always.
My dog, too, is my little heaven. I don't know what I'd do without him.
2006-08-24 07:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by whoathereannieoakley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your avatar, it looks like your little girls is a pom. I have two poms and a rat terrier and they are my little girls too.
As far as picking up your little girl tomorrow, She is going to be sore and probably will be a bit slow moving. Don't encourage her to play or jump. She is your baby, so just baby her for a few days. She may be really thirsty, but don't allow her to drink huge amounts of water at a time and feed her regular food.
Make sure that she is not chewing her sutures, licking is okay and will not hurt anything.
In about 7-10 days the vet will remove her sutures and in a couple of weeks, she will completely be back to normal.
Even though I am former vet tech, I understand your fears and your apprehensions and each time I have had one of my babies spayed, I felt the same way.
I love to see people who adore their animals and treat them as family members, not just as pets. Bless you!
2006-08-24 07:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be fine. Just follow the vet's instuctions and check the stiches two or three times a day for redness or swelling. Even if she acts like she's feeling great, don't let her jump or run. Make her be still for a few days and don't let her lick the stiches, because she could accidentally pull them out, leading to very serious complications or worse.
2006-08-24 09:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI, if you are scared that your "lil girl" will be mad, afraid, or vicious to you because you saved her life (unspayed females have a greater chance of developing uterine and mammary cancer), then she will wonder why you are scared, and then she will become scared...this may cause her to become aggressive toward you...you did the right thing, now walk in there like a proud mom and pick up that "lil girl" of yours!
2006-08-24 07:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL i know it can be hard!! When my parent's golden was spayed I couldn't look at her stitches without feeling queasy, and I'M A NURSE!! I can assist in surgery all day but can't look at my poor pup's scar!
Just give her love and lots of time to rest when she comes home. Follow your vets instructions on how to care for her!
good luck!
2006-08-24 07:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dog will be overjoyed to see you, although she will be quieter than normal for a couple of days. When you get her home, just keep her quiet for a few days, don't let her get at her stitches, keep them dry and clean and give her lots of love. She'll be just fine!
2006-08-24 08:19:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a worrier also but I have learned that searching out things to worry about drives me nuts.Believe that in my long experience with dogs that it is highly unlikely that you will notice any change in your dog's behavior unless you program it with your own anxiety.
2006-08-24 07:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋