[FogDude]

The little girl is going under the knife tomorrow. Can't help feel bad for her, but it'll definitely be better for her in the long run. I hope she recovers quick, and all goes well. Any advice on after care would be appreciated.

 

[debs]

Basicly there is nothing special to do. Just keep her calm and she should know her limit. I never did anything special for my pets when they got fixed. Oh, don't give her food or water for the day (when she comes home) because she may get sick. The next day give food and water in small amounts until you see she can keep it down. I'm sure the vet will give you instructions anyways.

Good luck Gracie and feel better soon.

 

[Cookies Mom]

She'll be fine.

 

[Tanner]

I wish her luck! And you too! I know it is hard on you also!

 

[Shellie]

Is Gracie ok?

 

[augrad]

There's not a whole lot to do. SHe will be sore the first day. She may not want to eat or drink, but you can offer food and water just in case she wants it. She will also have a hard time peeing and pooping - it will hurt her to poop, so don't be surprised if she cries when she tries to go. Be careful picking her up for a few days, be sure to get her under her chest, not her belly. Try to keep her from licking at the incision, and try to keep her from jumping around for a few days. And don't get her wet for 7 days. Swelling is normal, but if the incision is really red or feels warm to the touch, you might want to call your vet.

I just went through this on Friday, so it's still fresh in my mind. Let me know if you have any more questions. In 6 years and more that 50 dogs, I've never had any major complications.

 

[snarky]

seems like a lot of pups are getting spayed this month, huh?

she'll be just fine, give gracie hugs for me.... augrad seems to have covered it all in her post. :wink:

 

[FogDude]

Is Gracie ok?

She's fine, just in gettin spayed today.

Thanks guys, just called the vet everything went fine and she's awake. Pick her up at 4.

 

[augrad]

Give her a gentle cuddle from Buster! He loves his puppies - he hovered over the munchkin after she got home from her spay.

 

[snarky]

Give her a gentle cuddle from Buster! He loves his puppies - he hovered over the munchkin after she got home from her spay.

love buster

 

[Family of 5]

seems like a lot of pups are getting spayed this month, huh?

she'll be just fine, give gracie hugs for me.... augrad seems to have covered it all in her post. :wink:

Lot's of winter pups

 

[FogDude]

She's home now sleeping solid. Aside from thorwing up all over me in the car, she's doing fine. Just drowsy. Thanks for the advice.

 

[snarky]

aww poor baby threw up hopefully it will just be the one time......