my dog is getting spayed in the morning, how long does she have to go without food/ water before the procedure

Answer 1

At least 12 hours, but preferably 18 hours.

Answer 2

I'd go with the 12 hours everybody else is saying. I got my dog spayed back in August and felt so bad about it, even though its the best for her and all the little puppies she WON'T have. I remeber taking up her food and water the evening before the surgery.

Everything was okay until I picked her up after the surgury and she looked at me and I felt really guilty. She had no energy that first day and I think I waited til the evening to give her anything. This was several months ago. I remember she didn't want to eat, and she was a little thirsty. She was back to normal within a couple of days and I had to really restrain her to keep her from jumping, she has a LOT of energy.

It's great that you're having her spayed. Good luck with everything!

Answer 3

Hi Sheysuli!!
* Your dog may seem sleepy or less active. This is probably a lingering effect of the anesthesia, which wears off at different times for each animal. Confine your dog to a small indoor room. Keep it warm and comfortable. Do not let it rest on cold, hard floors. Provide a blanket to prevent chills.

* Your dog needs rest and quiet.

* Your dog’s strength should start returning the day after surgery. Expect normal behavior within 48 hours of the surgery. If you do not feel your pet is acting normally by 48 hours after the surgery, please see your veterinarian.

* Feed your dog small amounts of food frequently to avoid it from gorging.

* Your dog may not have a normal appetite until 48 hours after surgery.

* Your dog should be kept calm for at least a week. Look at the incision daily and check for signs of infection. If redness, swelling, or discharge is noted call your veterinarian. If you think the incision is open, don't wait to call, this is an emergency and needs to be seen by your veterinarian immediately.

* I recommend leash walking your dog to go potty and not allowing any free running for at least a week. This gives your pet a chance to heal before going back to normal life.

It is also recommended that your pet not swim or have a bath for at least a week, possibly two weeks if external sutures were used. Some veterinarians will send pain medication home for your pet along with post-surgical care information, their advice should be followed closely to avoid any complications.

Jason Homan

Answer 4

12 or more hours is a good time frame and MAKE SURE that you honestly do not feed her! the reason is because, if you feed her or give her water, the anaesthesia that they will give her will react to the food in her tummy and make her vomit, and vomiting while on the anaesthesia could cause her to vomit and it go back into her lungs and possibly kill her! so please so NOT feed her! I know it sounds cruel but your dog will thank you :) I worked at an animal shelter for 2 years and was in charge of not feeding the dogs before they were spayed and neutered. and I have had to watch the vets work on an animal that was fed or watered and it wasn't pretty.

Answer 5

The veterinary hospital should have given you directions on fasting before surgery. Withhold food and water at least 12 hrs prior to surgery. Most important is to MAKE SURE she doesn't get into water in the morning before you tote her off to the clinic.
Best to you and your little one!

Answer 6

12 hours

Answer 7

You should not give her any more food and water from now until after the surgery.

Answer 8

12 hrs...