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First 2 Days After Lola's Spaying Surgery
So Lola was spayed on Friday, I was a nervous wreck. This was probably the hardest part of the surgery. I asked so many questions, they probably thought I was so picky, especially since I was at a low-cost spaying/neutering clinic. However, the vet tech's put me at ease and answered all of my questions. The questions I came up with from reading all the information on here about other people's experiences. Thank you doodle kisses!
I was extremely worried about the differences between low-cost spaying and spaying done by your vet, and discussed this with my vet and on doodle kisses. After talking to the low-cost spaying clinic and getting all the information on the procedure and the differences they have, I learned there are no differences (at least with this clinic). They use all the same things during and after surgery. They are hooked up to fluids during and after the surgery. They are up to date with all the medical procedures and instruments. This helped me make my final decision to do the low-cost spaying, and will now suggest it for others as long as they know the procedures used. It is a great way to save money, especially during these economically difficult times. The cost of the spay was $55, which included all expenses and her pain medication for 3 days afterwards. They also give you a number to call for emergencies, and if you have to go to an emergency hospital because of the surgery, they will cover the cost. So, I am a total advocate of low-cost neutering and spaying if you city has them available. Not all of these low-cost surgeries are the same, so it is important to discuss your decision with your regular vet.
I picked her up at 3:30 that afternoon, and she was all done. When she walked in to greet me, she was so happy to see me, tail wagging and everything. That was the last time she wagged her tail that day. She slept all the way home in the car, then slowly wobbled into the house. She was so out of it and feeling good, so for the next hour and a !/2 she stood up staring at the ground with a lamp shade on head. It was a pretty funny sight to see. I would even call her name and she would not move. I think she was sleeping. Once she did move to lay down, she slept through the day and the rest of the night. I only woke her up to go "outside" once, try to get her to drink water, and give her a pain pill that was in a small soft treat.
The next day, she was somewhat back to her normal self. She started eating normally, we went on a few short walks, and played a bit. She still slept more than normal, and was pretty calm, but I think this was in part due to the lamp shade that was attached to her. She is still not use to it, so when she runs into things, like the wall, it will completely stop her and she won't move. Pretty funny. It is a brand new obstacle for her to overcome.
On Sunday, she is completely back to normal and full of energy. Barking at people, trying to run when she is on the leash, playing, and bouncing around. Making it hard to keep her calm. The cone helps a little bit, but not enough for a wild little puppy that has been cooped up in the house. So, we play fetch in the house every now and then, but the thing I have been really working on is wearing her out mentally. Lots of short training sessions, since this is less of a physical activity. We have started working on "spin" and "roll-over". She is doing so great. She really loves being scratched around her incision as well. It feels so good to her that she will start kicking both her legs in sync as I am scratching. It's so cute!
So far, Lola is doing great, and it has gone a lot smoother than I thought. I am just wondering when I can take the cone off of her permanently. Any suggestions? She has the stitches that dissolve within 30 days, so I am not exactly sure when she will be healed.
I was extremely worried about the differences between low-cost spaying and spaying done by your vet, and discussed this with my vet and on doodle kisses. After talking to the low-cost spaying clinic and getting all the information on the procedure and the differences they have, I learned there are no differences (at least with this clinic). They use all the same things during and after surgery. They are hooked up to fluids during and after the surgery. They are up to date with all the medical procedures and instruments. This helped me make my final decision to do the low-cost spaying, and will now suggest it for others as long as they know the procedures used. It is a great way to save money, especially during these economically difficult times. The cost of the spay was $55, which included all expenses and her pain medication for 3 days afterwards. They also give you a number to call for emergencies, and if you have to go to an emergency hospital because of the surgery, they will cover the cost. So, I am a total advocate of low-cost neutering and spaying if you city has them available. Not all of these low-cost surgeries are the same, so it is important to discuss your decision with your regular vet.
I picked her up at 3:30 that afternoon, and she was all done. When she walked in to greet me, she was so happy to see me, tail wagging and everything. That was the last time she wagged her tail that day. She slept all the way home in the car, then slowly wobbled into the house. She was so out of it and feeling good, so for the next hour and a !/2 she stood up staring at the ground with a lamp shade on head. It was a pretty funny sight to see. I would even call her name and she would not move. I think she was sleeping. Once she did move to lay down, she slept through the day and the rest of the night. I only woke her up to go "outside" once, try to get her to drink water, and give her a pain pill that was in a small soft treat.
The next day, she was somewhat back to her normal self. She started eating normally, we went on a few short walks, and played a bit. She still slept more than normal, and was pretty calm, but I think this was in part due to the lamp shade that was attached to her. She is still not use to it, so when she runs into things, like the wall, it will completely stop her and she won't move. Pretty funny. It is a brand new obstacle for her to overcome.
On Sunday, she is completely back to normal and full of energy. Barking at people, trying to run when she is on the leash, playing, and bouncing around. Making it hard to keep her calm. The cone helps a little bit, but not enough for a wild little puppy that has been cooped up in the house. So, we play fetch in the house every now and then, but the thing I have been really working on is wearing her out mentally. Lots of short training sessions, since this is less of a physical activity. We have started working on "spin" and "roll-over". She is doing so great. She really loves being scratched around her incision as well. It feels so good to her that she will start kicking both her legs in sync as I am scratching. It's so cute!
So far, Lola is doing great, and it has gone a lot smoother than I thought. I am just wondering when I can take the cone off of her permanently. Any suggestions? She has the stitches that dissolve within 30 days, so I am not exactly sure when she will be healed.
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