spaying question

Aww bless them!!!

Thumper's fur never properly grew back. Some of it did but she has little patches where it's never grown back fully.

Awww their patches did look sore. Thanks for sharing those. Poor girls, although they sound like they were bothered!

Parsley seems to be fave food at the moment so I'll make sure I have plenty at the ready. I'm guessing it'll probably be the week after next so i'll have plenty of time to panic more. I'm going to have to make sure someone drops her off with me, as knowing me I'll start sobbing!

I totally know what you mean, you feel so guilty and mean for putting them through a neuter. The old saying 'cruel to be be kind' fits the situtation really, you just have to try and grin and bear it and afterwards you will be so relieved and glad it's done. x

No matter what the animal or human, GA is alwasy a small risk, but there are very view cases these days where something has gone wrong. Her nature will benifet from it tho, she will be much calmer.

JoeyBunsMum wrote:I totally know what you mean, you feel so guilty and mean for putting them through a neuter. The old saying 'cruel to be be kind' fits the situtation really, you just have to try and grin and bear it and afterwards you will be so relieved and glad it's done. x

That's exactly it. If it was an op for teeth, or something really essential I wouldn't think twice, but this is sort of optional. I know it's not because of health benefits, but I can't get that out of my mind.

Now I just want it over and done with. I've made the first step of getting her the pre-spay check up. Now it's just getting a date for the actual op, and I'll have a few sleepless nights leading up to it.

I'm such a softie.

I would book her in for the beginning of the week, then have a couple of days off with her, by then she will be feeling better and you can go back to work. If there are any problems, you still can get a vet before the weekend.

I've had two does neutered and both times it was very smooth. They went in first thing in the morning and I picked them up after work. Both buns were round from the GA and a bit quieter than normal. I kept them inside in a quiet place with lots of their favourite foods and water and let them recovery. They are usually fairly back to normal by Day 3. I keep mine inside for a week until I know that the bun has recovered and there are no complications.

You are doing the best for her but I can understand how worrying this is.

Its such a worry putting a bun in to have something done that you choose for them to do.

Remember though you are doing this for her long term health. I get myself in a tiz every time daisy has a GA (and he has them a lot). Lots of love, peace and quiet, lots of treats to get her eating and she will be fine hun.

Its a good idea to take out any sawdust and like jay said pop in a fluffy towel for her.

She's booked in for next Wednesday I wasn't expecting it to be so soon. I was nearly in tears in the car on the way back

Claws are also being done while she's under as vet thought that would be less stressful for her.

I'm going to see if I can work at home on Thursday then have Friday off. She needs to go in 2 days after and then 10. TBH the £41 is an absolute bargain as it included today, plus the two after visits and some Metacam.

I feel so upset about it now I've booked it in

wow £41 is a bargin!! don't feel upset! you know you are doing the right thing!!!

wow,£41 for her been spayed? if it is,thats brilliant,mine was £60 each and dont worry,she will be fine,its the best for her in the long run

They have a half price neutering offer on until the end of the year, which is why I was desperate to get her in before then. However wasn't quite expecting it to be so soon!

Did you find someone to go with you when you drop her off?

"Husband" has offered to do it for me. He knows what I'm like, I'll be in tears as soon as I drive into the car park! I've signed all the forms so think that should be ok. I'll then pick her up after work.

It's that ruddy cake day in work next Wednesday too, but I reckon I'll be too nervous to eat any of it. Well either that or I'll eat the whole lot before anyone else gets in!

She will be absolutely fine honey. x x

Aww bless you for being so worried! She will be fine! Cake will be a good distraction!!

Ok so I'm now on countdown to this.

Do you think I should feed her a bit extra today and tomorrow?

No need, she can eat right up to the op so just feed her as normal.

Ok cool I will just keep doing that.

I woke up at about 4am this morning and she was unusually quiet, so I got up to see what she was doing, and she begged for breakfast the little ***. I'm starting to feel like she owns me and not the other way around now!

icedancer wrote:Ok cool I will just keep doing that.

I woke up at about 4am this morning and she was unusually quiet, so I got up to see what she was doing, and she begged for breakfast the little ***. I'm starting to feel like she owns me and not the other way around now!

Of course they own us - we are just their slaves!