A New Day

[Valarie]

Sort of a rough night last night. Sophie was restless. She only drank if I held ice cubes for her. But today with the sunshine she is much better. Up and about, ate a little breakfast and just a tiny drink. I would like for her to drink more but she isn't very interested.

Her incision looks good but I was surprised by how large an area they had to shave on her tummy. They also shaved a spot on her leg for the IV catheter. That little spot seems to be aggravating her the most. I remember my dad saying that the worst part of his open heart surgery was the hair growing back on his chest.

She has been able to poo and pee so no worries there. I gave her pain medication last night and will give her more tonight. She hasn't been licking much at all and she rolled onto her back this morning for me to rub her tummy. She didn't seem to be in any pain with that. I am so glad we have nothing on our schedule this weekend so we can just focus on her recovery.

Sophie and I appreciate all your concern and well wishes!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I hope Sophie feels better soon!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

It will get better - hang in there! In a few days, you will be wondering how to keep her calm again!

[Camilla and Darwin]

She sounds like she's recovering well, hopefully she'll be feeling like her old self soon.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad to hear that Sophie's doing better today! (Actually, the fact that she was able to poop so soon after spay surgery is a major triumph, sometimes they won't go for days, as I recently found out the hard way!)
Feel better soon, Sophie!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Happy to hear Sophie is on the mend. I was surprised by how much Phoebe had to be shaved as well. I must also admit that the regrowth was the hardest thing for her. She was constantly on her back for me to scratch the area and she seemed so relieved when I did! Feel better very soon!

[Kathy Spyker]

It takes a couple of days but she will be back to running around soon.=))

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Feel better soon, Sophie.