Hey everyone! Oliver finally has his appointment to be neutered this Friday and I'm sooo nervous!! I've already taken half a week off next week so that I can be with him 24/7, but I wanted to ask those who have had their pups neutered how I should prepare? I'm dropping him off at his Vet's at 7:00 AM and, despite my pleading with them that I'd like to pick him up that evening, they want him to stay over night and they'll let me know when to come get him the following day
Is that typical? I asked if anyone would be there overnight and they said no but that they will be monitoring him and that this is routine and they do it all the time. I love Oliver's Vet and trust her 100% so I'm sure he'll be fine...
My other question is, Oliver is used to sleeping in bed with me however with having stitches I'm terrified of him jumping off the bed during the night (which isn't high at all) and hurting himself. Do they typically put little cones on the pups so they can't bite at their stiches? I ask this because I'd like to crate him at night just so I know he's safe, but I don't know if its ok to crate them while they have those things on?
Also, are the stitches the desolvable kind that will go away eventually or will I have to take him back to get them removed? I'll be asking the Vet all these questions, I just like to be educated prior to taking him in. He'll also be having any remaining baby teeth pulled as well, does this cause him much pain afterwards??
I'm completely new at this and want to be fully prepared for anything and everything! Sorry for being such a worry wort, I just hate the thought of my little 3 1/2 pound dog going under anesthesia! I'll feel much better when he's home and under my care
Thanks so much for your help!!