I apologize if this inforamtion is covered elsewhere I have actually searched the threads! If you can send me posts I would be more than willing to do the research !
Bleu is going to be neutered next week if all goes as planned! He will also be coming out of his cast YIPPEE!!
Here are my questions I hope I cover everything: I like details please be detailed with me!!!
1. What will his pain be? Somewhat...spaying is worse than neutering...ask for pain meds if you want them.
2. Will I need to doctor him? Just make sure he can't get to his stitches...it really depends on the dog
3. Will he have a scar? Yes but it might disappear within a couple months.
4. Will I have to replace a bandage? Spay/neuter patients don't get banaged.
5. Will he bleed ? Maybe a few drops...nothing major.
6. What is his recovery? no jumping for about 10 days...keep him as quiet as possible.
7. How many days in hospital? Should be able to come home same day..some keep them overnight...don't let them keep him overnight if nobody is their watching him. Ellie came home same day and I stayed up all night with her.
8. How long is procedure? 15-30 minutes usually.
9. What will he be like after the surgery? groggy for awhile and then back to himself...pain meds may make him sleepy.
10. What complications do I look for? The vet will tell you. Make sure his incision looks as healthy as an incision can.
Make sure his gums are pink and he is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping like normal after about the first 24-48 hours.
11. What can he do and not do? No jumping or excessive exercise.
12. Will his diet need to be changed before surgery or after (fasting) He will need to fast from food for about 12 hours before the procedure.
13. WILL HE HATE ME? No, but if he is tired and cuddly, he will want you to cuddle him.
They will probably send him home in an e-collar but you can use a baby onesie instead as long as he isn't biting his stitches through it.
I would have had his neutering done when he had his major surgery but we did not know if he would even be alive so I did not risk him being under anesthesia anymore than what he had to be....
I dread this .. Please shed some light on this situation for me! Dont sugar coat anything though...
Hugs
I just love you all to pieces!
Vicki
