clara's getting spayed

[Amy Galvin]

Tomorrow Clara is getting spayed. This is my first female dog and I'm a little nervous. Can you tell me what to expect and any potential complications? Or am I worrying for nothing? Thanks

[Amy Galvin]

Clara is six and a half months old. I found some articles on DK I've been reading just thought someone might have recent ecperience.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

You wouldn't be human if you didn't worry! After all, she is your furkid! I've been through it a number of times with my dogs, over the years, and I'm always a nervous wreck! We have never had any type of complications occur, although, I am sure anything is possible.
Chances are she will still be a little " loopy" when you bring her home. They will ask you to keep her quiet and calm for the next few days. Yeah, right! Sometimes I wonder if they know puppies, at all! ;). They may or may not suggest a cone .yes, the cone of shame! It will just depend how she is with her stitches. If she starts itching and digging on them, they will cone her. Take a deep breathe and get a good nights sleep. And keep us posted. Positive thoughts and vibes for Miss Clara tomorrow!

[Rebecca bratter]

Just had our little six month aussiedoodle spayed, I was a wreck and I hurt for her. First day was bad, not in pain, just discomfort like why does my belly feel funny, and to be honest, the cone, while I understand the need, it only makes things worse because they hate and are humiliated by it. We even bought madiba a blow up neck tune, which is better than a cone and she despises it. She would not lay down the first night, we were up all night. Flash forward 5 days and we pretty much keep,the tube off when we are with her, she is back to herself but we try and control her activity level. She is a complete diva and she is in no pain nor discomfort but she itches and want to lick her stitches. I know the healing process is officially 2 weeks and you have to be careful and all but she was whacked out for about 3 days and she's pretty much 100% Monday 5. Just get through those first days, she will be back to,herself in no time, don't worry.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Yeah, those plastic cones Vets sell are the worse. Not only big and gangily, but make so much noise and scare the poor pups to death. I have a padded one, that while it is not perfect, is better than the plastic things.

[Amy Galvin]

Thank you both I feel better

[Tammy and Violet]

Vilolet did great with that surgury and the cone !! I was surprised ....she will be mellow at first ..but dont let that fool you  :)

 I hope all goes well !!!

[Amy Galvin]

Clara did fine with her surgery. No cone. She's gotten sick a couple times but I was told to expect that the first night. She's been sleeping like a baby. Will be interesting to see how day 2 goes.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Great news! Wishing a quick and painless recovery!

[Juliana & Hadley]

I too am in the same boat at you. Hadley will be 6 months on Saturday and will be getting spayed on Friday. My husband and I will both be available all weekend, and I am a stay at home mom anyway, so I will be around. I am so nervous.

[Amy Galvin]

I paid a little more to have the surgery done by laser. If you have that option, it is worth the money as there are no stitches. Keeping Clara calm for 5 days was a task and the vet knew it but told me to do the best I could. We did fairly well 4 days and she seemed ok. We didn't have any problems at all. Best of luck.

[Juliana & Hadley]

Yes, it will be a laser surgery. It's what the vet does routinely. So does no stitches mean no cone of shame?