To the OP. Please get the pre-op blood work done. I JUST had Rylie spayed this past Friday and we went in for the blood work on Thursday prior. It is very important you get it done.
I opted in for the catheter and the IV as well because not only do they administer fluids that way so the recovery is smoother (most pups don't want to eat drink that first day and the IV prevented my baby from becoming dehydrated), they can administer LIFE SAVING medication directly into your pup's system if something goes wrong. PLEASE READ that anesthesia protocol linked earlier as the type of anesthesia does matter.
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  I hope you don't mind me asking but why not? (see bolded) I didn't give pain meds after the second day. But that was after learning they made Kaji hyper and uncontrollable. I thought he would hurt himself if he carried on the way he did. After I stopped giving the pain meds, he was very calm.
oh, and to stay on subject. Another vote pro pre-op blood work. It just gives us piece of mind. |
My vet said it was important to continue Rylie's pain meds until all of them were gone because they have anti-inflammatory properties as well and it would help with her recovery and keep the swelling down. I asked about discontinuing them early when I was there if she was being too active. They told me to keep her on them and if I had to crate her to prevent her from being too active. Granted Kaji may have gotten different meds.
