My puppy is getting spayed, help?...?

Question

How do i make her comfortable after the surgery? Certain toys to get for easier chewing? How to make the day before fun and worthwhile? She is getting spayed tommorro. Any suggestions? Any cautions that might happen after the surgery? I am so worried!!!

by the way, first answer, it is a girl and that isnt funny.

Answer 1

To the 1st person that answered the question the girl who asked his question said it's a girl. That means she doesn't have balls. She will be spayed not neutered.
Anyway...just make sure she doesn't jump up and down on the bed and couch. Make sure she has pleantly of water. Mine was very thristy after he came home. As far as the toys, just any one that's her favorite. She'll be fine as long as she doesn't jump a lot.

Answer 2

My cat has a little wild in her, and since I've had several cats over the years I knew spaying was the best answer and all survived the operation with no bad after effects and I felt comfortable with the skills of my vet. A cat doesn't know they are being spayed, nor do they need to have extra fun the day before any operation. My pet was supposed to come home sleepy. She came home active and wild since she was young and part wild in nature. I was so afraid that she would break open her stitches because she was running around like usual, jumping up on the back of the couch then running from room to room. But I watched her and checked her stitches (if they broke open I'd have immediately gotten her to the hospital) and made sure there was no oozing. She did fine. In a couple of weeks she went back to the vet for a checkup and all was fine. I know that when they are tiny they heal fast. Just feed them nutritional food (from the bag) and water (no milk).

With my other cats I would keep them in my bedroom while they recuperated (door closed) (and I spent a lot of time in there doing work) and I wanted to make them feel comfort in knowing I was around. Of course I'd pet them occasionally.

Answer 3

I'd make the day before surgery a normal day. Don't do anything different than usual. Dogs, unlike humans, don't need to be distracted the day before because...they don't know what's coming. They thrive on routine instead.

The day she has surgery, she's going to be very groggy from the anesthetic and sore from surgery. It'll take her about 24-48 hours to recoup.

The caution I'd give you is to keep her as quiet as you can for the first week or two. I had a GoldenDoodle spayed last year around this time. The new type of spay operation they do puts all of the stitches inside the body and counts on an allergic reaction to create swelling and eventually seal off the surgical site to promote healing. I think it's absurd, but my husband who teaches at Cornell Univ Vet school swears it makes sense. I don't believe him but they don't suture the old school way anymore, so what can you do.

What happened to my pup last year is that she was so wiggly, she irritated the sutures and ended up with an infection. The swelling got so bad that she developed a sack of fluid at the site that eventually burst. I ended up taking her to Cornell's Emergency Clinic because it really scared me. She ended up fine but I was told it had happened because she wasn't a calm dog and kept wiggling and jumping up.

I'm facing a spay on my Bichon Frise pup this year and she's another mega wiggler so I'm bracing myself.

I will say that once the suture site starts to heal, it is better because you don't have to take the dog back to get stitches removed and there is nothing for them to pull at.

Answer 4

Some peoples dogs change completly after being spayed i think the best thing is give her lots of water food and treats have her in a comfortable area with her favorite toys and just show her lots of love and attentions make her feel like a princess and be there for her needs im kinda confuced though you say her then dont you mean getting neuterd ?

Answer 5

Mine is getting spayed next month. I spent alot of time
with the other dog the day before and fed her alot
before 9 pm as she couldn't eat after that. When I
brought her for surgery, I brought along her blanket
and one of her favorite toys to put in her cage with her.
She was fine and they called to let me know when
she was out of surgery. She just wanted to rest
when she got home. The Doctor will explain it all
to you more thoroughly.
Take Care, will be thinking of you and your puppy!
PS Your puppy must have had the surgery, how
is she doing?

Answer 6

I just had my dog spade,she wasn't up for much the first 2 days, and she slept a lot,I gave her ice cubes to lick to keep some fluids in side of her,on the 3 rd day she was fine eating and drinking.Its been 7 days now and she's back to normal,I did get a collar incase she chewed her stitches,so far she's not attemted that.

Answer 7

The vet will give you post op advice when you pick your girl up.
Main things are,
Try not to let her jump up at you or on things. She'll feel like she can do it but it will just make the wound more bruised.

Probably lead walking for at least 10 days.

Something bland to eat after the op (chick & rice etc) the anaesthtic can sometimes make them feel a little queasy.

Try not to let her lick her sutures too much.

At our vets they are given pain relief in with their pre med, but also go home with pain relief and antibiotics.

Try not to worry although this is major surgery it is a routine op and as i said your vet will go through all this with you.

Answer 8

You just need to let her sleep. In a couple of days she'll be right as rain.

The only thing you need to worry about is to watch the incision. If it turns red, pus-y, angry looking, call the vet.

Your puppy will be fine. In a coupld of days you'll not be able to tell she had any surgery. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you did your part to reduce the pet population. Good for you!

Debbie
TX Mom

Answer 9

seems like your puppy is your "baby" and you are worried something might happen...as long as you remain calm and try not to worry so much, the puppy will do just fine...as with any surgery, she will want to lay around and not do much afterwards...she will be up and as playful as ever when she's ready though...you will be able to tell when she needs you...it sounds like you are very close to her and all animals sense that...the main thing is to be careful in handling her so you don't pull on any of the stitches; and make sure to keep her clean...it's really easier on the puppy than on the person taking it to the vet...

Answer 10

My puppy was spayed and I bought her a squeaky chew toy. When she was hurting or in pain at all she would chew on it and make noise so i knew to go help her. Also, i bought a lot of treats.