[Gracie2006]

This is standard protocol with my vet. When Gracie had her LP surgery, I expressed concern about them being alone at night. The vet said the worst that has ever happened is they might pull out their IV. The vet assured me the animals are not left alone if they have not been stable for several hours. My vet said I could find a 24 hour hospital and transport Gracie there myself the evening after surgery, then go get her and bring her back to our vet hospital the next morning. I figure if I am going to go to that trouble, I might as well have the surgery done at the 24 hour hospital. Holly has her spay next Monday and she will stay the night. The vet gives them a heavy dose of pain meds before they leave at night, so the animals generally sleep all night long. It is harder on us than it is on them.