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Post by pollypocket on Oct 28, 2012 19:21:54 GMT
My bit*h is being spayed on Wednesday, she is my first dog and I'm just wondering what to expect? Is the recovery straight forward? Thanks
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Post by judyh on Oct 28, 2012 19:28:31 GMT
Had both of our JRT bit*hes done. No problems at all. I hate just leaving them so my vet let me take them at the end of morning surgery at about 10.30. They had pre med whilst I stayed with them. Collected them about 2. Totally round but slept for the afternoon.
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dazycutter
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Post by dazycutter on Oct 28, 2012 19:34:38 GMT
The first night she will be very sleepy and tired after the GA, then she will be a bit sore for a few days, be careful not to let her run or jump. After a week you wouldnt know it had been done. unlike hysterectomy's on weomen where it seems to take for ever... give her lots of love and keep her warm
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Post by nia2311 on Oct 28, 2012 20:31:40 GMT
Watch out she doesn't chew the stitches - they may put a "bucket" on to stop her, maybe not. I know our dogs were pains for chewing and we had to take the labrador back on a couple of occasions as he'd chewed. Otherwise, I agree with everyone else! Lots of love, keep her calm and quiet and keep an eye on the wound.
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Post by vikki85 on Oct 30, 2012 14:37:21 GMT
As others have said, no problems when mine was spayed, it was a very small scar and they didn't even bother with a bucket, said she could beallowed to lick the wound. She was very woozy that day and night due to the GA, but was fine the next day. Just be careful if she's energetic, try not to let her off the lead for a few days or jump up and down off furniture etc as this can hurt the wound. Good luck xxx
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Post by pollypocket on Oct 31, 2012 12:15:16 GMT
Thanks for your replies...she's in the vets as I type  |
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Post by vikki85 on Oct 31, 2012 13:11:03 GMT
Good luck, I'm sure she will be fine xxx just remember, she will be very groggy and feeling sorry for herself when she comes out and you will probably feel guilty (I did!) but she will be back to normal in the morning  xx |
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Post by B_31 on Oct 31, 2012 13:13:03 GMT
she will be fine my lad had his manhood off a month ago and he ran round like an idiot but the vets did a great job and no issues with stitches! just be careful she dosent chew them! |
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Post by nia2311 on Oct 31, 2012 14:55:22 GMT
I'm sure she'll be fine Erin - lots of quiet hugs if she's willing, but she may want to just rest quietly by herself. Make sure she tries to eat and drink and passes wees and poos within 24hrs, but I'm sure the vet will advise you!
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Post by sparklepony on Oct 31, 2012 16:11:06 GMT
GA may make her very vocal! Don't worry its normal
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Post by pollypocket on Oct 31, 2012 20:44:51 GMT
She's very sleepy at the moment, she's had a drink but not really eaten anything. I'm bought her some chicken but she wasn't really interested. I'll keep offering her something through the night. I do feel very guilty at the mo!!
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Post by vikki85 on Oct 31, 2012 20:54:50 GMT
Glad it all went well, I felt so guilty when my girl got done! She didn't want to eat either but was fine the next day |
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Post by dazycutter on Oct 31, 2012 21:02:15 GMT
Glad it went well. Don't worry about feeding her tonight. Just let her sleep it off
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Post by wilbs on Oct 31, 2012 21:05:08 GMT
Just a tip - put a child's tee-shirt on her (head in head and front legs in arms) then use nappy pins to pin round her hind legs. She will be able to pee etc but it will stop her trying to lick stitches and a much nicer idea than the collars. Mine all loved their tee shirts |
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Post by pollypocket on Oct 31, 2012 23:00:37 GMT
She's just had some food |
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Post by Arab Crazy on Nov 1, 2012 20:57:14 GMT
It's only a small op, nothing to worry about really, getting them spayed also reduces the risk of mammary cancers ect and they live a longer healthier life:-). She will be happy as larry in a few days x
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Post by Em5 on Nov 1, 2012 21:51:46 GMT
How Is the patient? Hope.she's doing ok. Having a hitch spayed prevents a lot of serious problems, the worst cases I've dealt with being pyometra, requiring emergency surgery and can often be fatal. So the benefits definitely outweigh the negatives imo.
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