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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra  Unless she has it tomorrow before her spay, she has not had a pre-op blood screen. |
I would insist on pre-op blood work.
Ellie had metacam before being bile acids tested and everything was okay. I would give pain meds for 2-3 days post surgery even if she doesn't act like she is in pain because she may be hiding it.
There are other pain meds that you can use but they may not work as well as NSAIDs. I was not happy post spay with Ellie's pain level but our hands were tied because she can't have NSAIDs... She had to have something that is second best.
I don't like Rimadyl at all because of all of the side effects but it does have its place.
The vet may be giving it as an injection also. If you are very concerned, ask for something else.