Hi there,
I suffer from anxiety, and at the time I bought Harley was on Meds. I think I was still on the meds when I brought Harley to be neutered.
My reason for buying Harley was to offset the anxiety, I needed an animal companion in my life. I felt the same when I brought him. I was so upset when I walked out of the vet with an empty leash and harness, that I didn't know what to do with myself for the rest of the day. But there were ways to get through it. Plus I kept telling myself that my vet has done far more miraculous procedures, with amazing results, with other dogs.
It is definitely very beneficial for your little girl to get spayed. Plus you must honour your word with the breeder. Make sure you do your research, find a vet that is right for you, and tell them you are anxious. My vet called me twice with updates. They called to say he was through the surgery, and called a few hours later that I could come get him. Stay close when you go, that way "if" something happens your there.
Another thing that could give you peace of mind is to find a vet that does laser procedures, they are supposedly less painful and more seemless. I couldn't afford it when I went, but I made sure I did pre-surgery blood work too.
Remember this is a procedure they do every day. They will take very good care of your baby...
Do you have insurance? Another thing that gives you peace of mind, if you have insurance (or I guess a high budget), you can tell the vet on the spot... if there are any complications, do anything to make it better, money is not an issue... that gave me peace of mind too. I knew that yes they would try to get a hold of me, but they knew they did not need my ok to go ahead.
If you do decide to bring her in, just keep yourself calm, bring a friend or spouse if you can, and don't forget to breath. 3 deep breaths as you walk out the door, can help a lot.
Good luck, let us know how you make out, and what you decide. |