Im Scared of getting my puppy spayed?

Question

i've got to get my puppy spayed in the next few months and i'm really scared as i don't want to leave her in the vets over night as she has alot of company at home and i don't want her to fell scared neither also my baby girl is such a wonderful lively charcacter she is a boxer with such a great look at life and is always bouncing about but i've heard that when you get them spayed the can lose all that and just never be the same what will ahppen to her and do you think this will change her?
Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

She sounds gorgeous! Met a 6 month old boxer yesterday and think I would like to own one one day...
Anyway - spaying your ***** will calm down the scatty side of her - not the energetic side of her. The reason for this is that she won't have the hormones rushing around in her that cause her to think about breeding instead of just living her life as a pet.
As you aren't going to be breeding from her, it is really worth while getting her spayed. Otherwise, when she has her regular seasons you'll have to keep her cooped up to protect her from the local males. Seriously, they will drive you and her mad. She won't understand why she can't go for her walks etc. Its worth it just so that she can live her pet life in peace and without disruption!
Don't worry about her staying at the vet - she'll only stay there while under the effect of the anesthetic so she'll probably be out before the night anyway and will be all woozey. They are experts and know what to do to minimise the disruption for your puppy. If you aren't happy that they will be sensitive to her, try visiting a different vet to find an atmosphere you like. I've been to practices that feel like clinical businesses and others that feel like a pet sanctuary! It all depends on the attitudes of the staff.
What ever you decide remember that she will calm down a bit as she gets older anyway although with boxers it takes about 3 years!!

Answer 2

You should call your vet and discuss your concerns with them.

Each vet has their own set of protocols regarding surgery and you should ask what your vet recommends and why. Many vets do not keep dogs overnight unless there were complications with the surgery. The vet where I work rarely keeps dogs overnight for routine spays/neuters...I can only think of two cases in the past four or five years where they did. In one, it was an older beagle who was also overweight and had problems with the anesthesia (she had been heartworm positive when she was adopted). The second was also an older dog (I believe he was 9yrs) who just didn't respond well to the anesthesia. The surgery went fine and he ate and pottied so we pulled his catheter out...a few hours later when I was walking him in the evening he collapsed on me. The vet took him home with her overnight to monitor him and by the next morning he was as good as new, like nothing ever happened.

As for her personality, don't worry about that. Spaying a dog does not change her personality. She will probably be subdued for a day or two right after the surgery (let's see you be peppy and bouncy right after abdominal surgery!) and she may be sore (most vets these days recommend pain medication during and shortly after the surgery). But she should quickly return to her lively energetic self. In fact, this could be a bit of a problem in her recovery...she'll probably feel better well before she should be resuming her normal activity level!

Answer 3

I understand how you feel. But, you shouldn't have to leave her overnight, surely she can go in on the morning and come home in the afternoon? That's what happened when all 3 of our dogs were neutered. There's no reason why she has to stay overnight.
Speying is the best thing you can do for your dog. It'll prevent unwanted puppies, you won't have dogs hanging around outside your house when she's in heat, and you'll be stopping her from getting cancers that un-speyed dogs might get. You're doing the right thing, never doubt that.
And your dog will not change, she'll be the same, just a bit more healthy and very lucky to have a wonderful owner like you!
Edit: Ignore the comment above me. They're probably a member of Peta too.

Answer 4

Well I've never met a boxer who's been calmed down by spaying, or anything else for that matter! Neutering only diminishes sexual behaviour - it doesn't touch a boxer's natural insanity :-)

It's perfectly normal not to want to leave your baby at the vets. I bet she'll get lots of attention and cuddles their because boxer puppies are so LOVELY, she might even enjoy herself!

My vet surgery, and the one I worked at before that always lets spays and castrates, both dogs and cats, and rabbits, go home the same day unless there's a complication - which there never is! OK, sometimes with bunnies. Ask your vets if you'll be taking her home the same day - I think that's the more usual practice.

Goes without saying you're doing the right thing - you're saving your dog's future health. Get it done from 5 months of age - certainly before a year old, then she won't get mammary tumours (common in unspayed b itches)

You and your pup will be fine and it'll be over quick!

Chalice

Answer 5

Isn't that the drama of getting them spayed, it is more traumatic for us than it is them. We go crazy over it and they don't. They may be sleepy the first day, and may not eat or potty as much the first day, but then they are back to normal. The vet will give you a care sheet with things like no running, jumping, no getting the stitches wet. My dogs never changed their personalities or anything. Some people say the puppy gains weight, but most don't. Don't worry, it will be fine.

Answer 6

Don't be scared. U R doing the responsible thing. She won't have to stay overnight at the Vets and I've had all three of my dogs spayed and their personality has not changed. It's better for the dog. She won't suffer from phantom pregnancies and the vet can check out her organs whilst she is under anaesthetic. Just keep her calm at home after the op and only gentle exercise until the wound has healed - your vet will tell you how to care for her if you ask. Good luck.

Answer 7

You have nothing to worry about. To a vet now a days spaying is second nature. If you think about how far we've come in the medical field, its the same in the animal world. Its so far advanced..... My Shepard was a spunky, headstrong 'lil @*^& and having her spayed didn't change a thing. She'l be fine and in good hands. If you're worried.....ask around to people you trust to recommend someone.

Answer 8

This is a funny thing that your asking, because my 8 month old puppy just got spayed wednesday morning. She is back to normal and she wants to play and go for a walk. You just shouldn't bathe or take your dog to the groomers until she gets her stitches out of her belly. You probably should get your dog spayed, because unless you want to have puppies added to your family, then i would get her spayed! good luck! everything will be alright, just remember no major activity for at least a week and probably no baths or grooming until the stitches are taken out. She will go home the same day also.

Answer 9

She won't be alone at the vet. The clinic will have her in a kennel, where other dogs recovering from surgery are (but obviously in her own crate). It is better that she is monitored at the vet hospital overnight than to have her have complications at home. She won't bounce as much right after the surgery because of pain, but she won't lose her personality. Generally you diminish aggression by spaying and neutering. Our Wire Fox Terrier is as bouncy and happy as she ever has been (and she was spayed about 6 months ago).

Answer 10

Hopefully, you will let your puppy have one season before you have her spayed, otherwise she will never fully mature either mentally or physically. There may be a slight increased risk of mammary tumours, but these are fairly rare anyway, but there is an increased risk of incontinence and other conditions. Also, if you have her spayed before she has her first season, there is a good chance that she would be near coming in season, when there is an increased blood supply to the uterus, making the operation slightly trickier.
Have her spayed about 3 months after her 1st season & she should be fine.
http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html