pick up the dog the same day u get her spayed?
or let her stay overnight
2007-08-20 02:22:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I pick up mine before the anesthesia has worn off. Keeps them from moving too much in the back of my SUV. My vet is an hour away and as a nurse my vet knows I can handle it. They get home and sleep in a crate till the next day.
2007-08-20 02:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs can go home around the close of business on the day of surgery. You will need to watch for dizziness or lack of thirst/appetite, but 95% do just fine going home the same day. Your vet may give you the option to purchase pain medication for your dog, It's up to you, but most of the ones we see (3 or 4 EVERY DAY) go bouncing out the door like nothing ever happened. The main problem that occurs after spaying is secondary infection at the suture site caused by licking or ying in stagnant water or mud holes. You know your dogs habits, so be prepared to keep her clean and she'll be fine. If she's a "lickaholic" your vet may send you home with an E-collar (lampshade) to stop her from licking her stitches. And some vets now use internal stitches that disintegrate and do not require a two week follow up and suture removal visit. Be sure and ask, and don't forget to have the stitches removed if necessary. You're being responsible by spaying your dog. Congrats, I wish more pet parents were like you!
2007-08-20 02:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the vet has overnight staff (which I doubt) your dog would be better off in your care. YOU will be much more diligent about watching over her and making sure she is not too active or does not hurt too much. I would make sure the vet gives you something to give her for pain too. Good luck and give her a cuddle from me.
2007-08-20 02:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by mairin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always pick my dogs up when they get fixed, best thing to do is keep them quiet, no jumping, not to much running around and playing. If you have a crate this is the time to use it. If you don't feel that you can keep her quiet talk to your vet about her staying the night. The stiches can rip easily if she jumps to much and make sure you ask your vet when you can give her a bath, no baths when she has stiches.
2007-08-20 02:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by dggrmr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would pick her up the same day. its a lot less stressful for her to be home to recover than to stay in a noisy vets office in a cold metal cage with noone she knows. bring her home and make her comfortable.
2007-08-20 02:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by g g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk with the vet...
for my vet it's routine to keep them overnight, just to make sure they are ok and don't have adverse effects from the anesthetic.
take care.
2007-08-20 02:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine.Pick her up and keep her calm.She most likely will want to rest anyway.You did an awesome thing getting her spayed.Too many homeless pets in shelters.
2007-08-20 02:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by waterlover 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course!!
Why would you leave it. Its a basic surgery and the vet would be overloaded with hospitalized pets if everyone left them.
2007-08-20 02:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋