Faith was spayed at 10 months old and she was 3.2 pounds. Besides the spay, she had 14 baby teeth pulled! I thought her little mouth would be so sore, so I had canned food for her to eat, but the next day, she didn't want the soft food, but wanted her kibble. She ate it as she normally did with no signs of pain. I did pick her up that same day at 3:00 and she was a little fussy and very sleepy the rest of that day, but the next morn she got up and acted as if nothing had happened!
I would recommend you get Roxy's baby teeth out at the time of the spay. It is normal practice, so that later they don't have to be put under again. I also think they do better coming home that same day and being in their familiar surroundings with those that love them. I brought all 3 of mine home the same day and all went well. One thing is be sure they send Roxy home with pain meds. I only gave mine the pain meds for a couple of days, but it helped get them through the worst of it. It's truly amazing how fast they bounce back!
Best wishes to you and Roxy. I know how scary it is to go through and you will feel so good once that surgery is behind you. I'll say a prayer for her successful surgery and quick recovery! Roxy is adorable! |