having her done at 5 months is perfectly fine unless she is like 1lb. then i'd be a little worried. i didn't used to think much about patients being left in hospital over night....that is until i got a yorkie and started working at a 24/7 hospital. now i wouldn't think of leaving her somewhere that doesn't have a night time staff.
Tell your vet that morning when you drop her off that you want to pick her up and take her home after she recovers from surgery. They cannot deny you your dog. They might make you sign a waver going against their medical advise. whatever, sign it. you'll have her home with you where you can watch her. Most vets that want to keep them do it only because the pet will be in a small cage and the only thing to do it rest and sleep. Sleep equals less pain. So when you do bring her home after surgery take her to a quiet room and sit with her until she falls asleep. no excitement for the rest of the day. if you make a big deal about it, she will too. best pretend like nothing happened (but still watch for any ill signs after surgery) so she won't pick up on your anxiety.
good luck with the spay. i'm sure she'll do just fine. spaying at 4-5 months old is more common now if the puppy weighs enough. With males, most vets will do it when both testicles have dropped.
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