We were worried also when we had Sophie spayed when she was 6 months of age. We heard the horror stories, too, but it helps if you can try to take control of the situation. Research vets if you don't already have a good one, talk to other dog owners, etc. I don't know where you live and how many other dog owners you come in contact with every day (I live in NY and sometimes I think there are more dog owners here than non-owners), but other dog owners can be very helpful with referrals (as they are on this forum too). Get all the advance info you can to make an informed decision about where you'll take your pup, have a consultation with the vet about procedures, post-op care, what to look out for, whatever you can do to get yourself informed and put your mind at ease. We took Sophie to Hope Veterinary Clinic in Brooklyn, and she came through the surgery just fine. In fact, she perked up earlier than the vet told us she would. We were given that little "elizabethan" collar to put on Sophie so she wouldn't lick the wound, but we didn't even need it. Sophie was back to her old self in less than 24 hours. |