[MandiesMom]

Hi and welcome to YT! It really is the worse..waiting while they are in surgery. Make sure you get the pre-op bloodwork done, ok?

Will your vet's office let you stay there? Many will and I would have done this if I had thought to ask with Mandie. Maybe take a book or ipad or crossword or something and hang there.

Otherwise, just stay busy and don't hesitate to call for updates all day..it will make you feel better.

Post surgery, I would keep on hand some pedialyte, chicken broth, a medicine dropper and mineral oil. These are things I needed with Mandie. The first day or so, she wouldn't eat, but drizzling some chicken broth on her kibble got her to eat right up. The first day, she wouldn't drink, so I used a medicine dropper with water and pedialyte and gave her water the first day. Sometimes the pain meds and such can lead to constipation, so having mineral oil is good. You can put a bit on the food AND rub a bit on his bum.

I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers on Friday!