Forgive my ignorance... but I don't know what the importance of blood work is before a spay. I know it's important, I just don't know WHY... so I thought I'd ask before I call and make Mya's spay appointment (eeeek.. that time already!!!). Is is just to make sure everything is ok to prevent complications? I was 12 when we got our first dog neutered, so I have no idea if blood work was done - and Oliver was neutered in rescue, so I (thankfully) did not have to deal with that with him.
Also, do onesies really work for keeping them away from the stitches? Oliver will likely rip a collar right off her head, lol. A friend of mine is going to keep Oliver for a few days (yikes... 2 nights without my baby boy! Oh, the stress!), but I am assuming the stitches need to be protected longer than that.
Is there anything else I need to think about or prepare for as we make plans for her surgery? I am soooo nervous about it and really am at the point now where I just want to get it done. She's almost 6 months old, so it's time.
