Lilu will get spayed on monday

StebelStebel
edited May 2009 in Shiba Inu (柴犬)
Lilu will get spayed this monday and we are looking for your advice.
Anything that you have experienced will be helpfull.
Let us know how it went with your girls...is there anything in particular that we should be prepared for after surgery???

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  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    I've spayed 3 female dogs in my care over the last 2.5 years, and we've had no complications.

    Lilu is young and will rebound faster than you think. The hardest part is trying to keep her calm and relatively inactive for at least a week. Teren will probably try to engage her in play, too! Try to limit that.

    The surgery is done very, very often and is common place for the vet but is a pretty invasive procedure for the dog. The incision must be kept DRY and CLEAN. If Lilu pays any attention to the site (licking, picking, scratching) she will need to keep the cone on to prevent her from infecting or opening the site. Make sure it stays "good" looking, no red puffiness or darkening/bruising or puss stuff..

    If they give you antibiotics or pain meds, make sure to finish them as directed. She will probably snap back to herself within 2 days, but its imperative to limit her running, jumping, hard play for at least one week.

    Stock up your frozen kongs now! And good luck!
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    Jen put it all there, no need to add - good luck on keeping her activity level low.
  • KFontaine04KFontaine04
    edited November -1
    Good Luck! Speedy recovery!
  • StebelStebel
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the answers!!!
    It will be difficult to keep her calm...looks like Terens crate will be in use more then usual in next few days :-D

    I'll report back here on her recovery.
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Good luck! Hopefully it will all go smoothly, keep us updated :) ~
  • sunyatasunyata
    edited November -1
    Good luck, Lilu! And best wishes for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery.
  • CrimsonO2CrimsonO2
    edited November -1
    Your vet will likely tell you about constipation post-op. I don't think I can offer much more than what others have already said.

    Jesse
  • StebelStebel
    edited November -1
    Lilu is back home. She is just resting in her bed. Teren tried to play with her but very quickly realized that she is not in mood to play so he just licked her face and went to play by himself.
    She was crying a little but seems to be doing better with every hour.
    I'll keep you updated on teh recovery process.
  • lindsaytlindsayt
    edited November -1
    Aw, poor girl. Hope she's feeling better soon.
  • StebelStebel
    edited November -1
    She is doing much better today. Pain meds seems to be working. She is in good mood.....she even started to play with Teren. We are keeping a close eye on her...trying to keep her from jumping and running.
  • brandon_wbrandon_w
    edited November -1
    Good to hear that she is recovering quickly. Not going to be easy to try and keep her still.
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