I am sooooooooooo worried about her!!!!! What should I expect when I bring her home?? What are some things that can go wrong? Make me feel better, I am already crying and its not even Wednesday yet! I just love her so much and I would die if something happened to her??
2007-05-27 17:15:38 · 14 answers · asked by inactive 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I did not mean to put question marks at the end of my question sorry about that...oh also, she is gonna be 8 months on the 6th of June
2007-05-27 17:17:46 · update #1
dont worry everything will be fine. I just had a 4lb chihuahua male neutered last month and I was worried too . everything will be fine . It will all be over soon and you are being responsible by spaying her and kuddos to you for doing that . that is great .
2007-05-28 01:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I know exactly how you feel. I just got my 10 pound Shih-Tzu Daisy spayed this past Tuesday, and I was just as worried. The main thing that helped me was to strictly think positive, so I won't go into what could go wrong. I will say that it may be a good idea, if you can afford it, to have tests done to make sure that she doesn't have any heart problems or anything like that, before the surgery is done.
I took my dog to a spay/neuter clinic, and so I was able to drop her off early in the morning and pick her up that same evening. If you get your dog home the same day, you can expect her to still be pretty much recovering from the anesthesia. If your dog is a good candidate for licking or chewing at her stitches, you definitely want to get her an E-Collar. They even have see-through ones now. My dog has gotten used to hers, but we both can't wait til she gets it off.
They will probably tell you that she needs about 7-10 days to recover. Especially the next day, after all the meds wear off, she will be a little sore. Any time you pick her up, make sure you scoop her from the rear, and when picking her up, of course, avoid her stitches. My dog had the surgical glue, so she did not have to have a follow-up to get her stitches removed. Make sure that for those first 7-10 days, she avoids running, jumping, stairs, or anything strenuous. She needs a lot of rest so that she can heal. My dog likes to be very active at times, so I had to crate her a lot. My dog loves her crate so it wasn't a problem. Also, do not bathe her for those 7-10 days, and make sure you avoid getting the stitches wet at all costs. Check on the incision twice daily to make sure it is healing properly. If not, call your vet immediately. They also recommend a follow-up visit after the 7-10 days to ensure that everything is okay.
Say a little prayer, and stay positive. Aside from doing your research and preparation, and finalizing your choice of where you are getting the procedure done, that is all you can do. Just think about getting her home after the surgery, when you can begin to spoil her again! Hope this helped & good luck!
2007-05-27 17:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by zdemetrius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eight months is the perfect time to get her spayed! She will be fine, I assure you. You know, vets spay animals on a daily basis, it's like pulling teeth for dentists. When you bring her home, she will be wearing a E-Collar (a satellite dish) that she has to keep on for about ten days. She'll get used to it, I promise. They will probably give you some pain medication like Rimadyl, and depending on what material they use, she may have to come back for a stitch removal. She may stay the night at the clinic the day of the surgery, because she will be super woozy from the anesthetic. A week or so and she'll be back to normal.
2007-05-27 17:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Fiveohfive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby girl recovered very quickly, just keep her in a small area for about 48 hours so she cant run around and jump about. She will be sore for a few days so avoid lifting her up all the time. Dont stress, the vets do operations like that everyday they know what they are doing. The vet can give your puppy some pain relief that will make it feel better when you get home. In about a week she will be back to her normal self. Just ask the vets if you have any questions!!
2007-05-27 17:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by everything dogz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What!?, you are a dumbass...
Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters, which are normally a result of unintelligent and seemingly uneducated people like you that don't know how to think. Pet adoption organizations have popped up all over this country because of people like you.
It is also healthier for the dog to be fixed. And, it's easier for owners to manage their dogs - the females won't go into heat on a regular basis, and male dogs aren't as inclined to show dominance or mark everything under the sun.
Cropping tails and ears has no benefit to the animal. It just makes the owner feel like their dog is cool. You should own a pet rock.
Roxy will be just fine. Expect her to feel a little groggy and worn out from the anestesia (sp?), but otherwise, she'll feel as normal as you'd expect. You are a responsible pet owner...
2007-05-27 17:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pav 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Calm down hun....The Vets know what they are doing, its a minor surgery and it should run smoothly. When she get home, she will be tired and cranky. No running, jumping, rough play, licking of wound, etc. Pamper her, make her feel special, it will help her through. Also, you should ask if your vet does a laser version of the surgery, its about 40-50 dollars more, but it shortens the healing time and its a cleaner, safer cut. Overall, if you stay calm so will she. Make sure when she goes into the vet, you are upbeat. If you leave her and you show you are upset, shell sense it and get scared. Your pup will be ok. Just keep in mind that fixing her is good for her, it prolongs her life and reduces the chance of cancers. It should help to think of this instead of negative thoughts about the surgery.
2007-05-27 17:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lala 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had 3 pugs spayed this year. Now one of them survived a house fire last year, 3 did not. When she was spayed, I carried her in crying. They understood and explained in detail what to expect. Try to keep her quiet, with NO jumping for a few days. Just keep an eye on her and spoil her. No feeding her after 6 p.m. the night before surgery and follow all instructions. My spoiled China was just fine!!!!! I know if you your Vet, they will understand your fears. DON'T be afraid to ask questions!!!!!
2007-05-27 17:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by RICHARD P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my 4 pound chihuahua spayed. The vet stated they finally end up being slightly extra sore after the surgical treatment than a greater breed because of the fact they have one among those small area to paintings in there.She did purely nice. After the 1st week it grow to be not elementary to maintain her down till she have been given her stitches out.
2016-10-08 23:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pup recovered from her spay in about a day. I had to carry her up the stairs once when she came home (I think it'll be much easier for you if you have to do this - my girl is 20 lbs) She'll just need to take it easy for a while - be sure the stitches heal. Ask your vet if you have any questions! Thank you for spaying her!
2007-05-27 17:19:37 · answer #9 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be fine. you drop her off at doctors office and pick her up later she possible will still be feeling a little out of it. But don't feed her a lot right away just a little at a time..put her in a spot comfortable where she can sleep it off and do not have to jump off or up..and no one or other animal can get to her..and just check on her from time to time..my cat layed there for about couple more hrs I kept her in the bathroom on her bed with food dish and water not far for a day..she should be able to get her stitches out in a week..They have pain pills you can give them if you want from the doctor but believe she will be fine.
2007-05-27 17:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by stardoll2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋