I haven't had to go through it yet since Hefner came to me neutered and Chai is still too little IMO. I think the key is to have confidence in your vet, feel comfortable that he has an assistant to monitor the vitals and he is not conducting the surgery alone (some do this to save money), that his equipment is state of the art, that they do the pre-surgery bloodwork and that they use the proper anesthesia (isoflourene usually) for a small dog and that they give you the proper after care instructions and pain meds so you can keep him comfortable.
If you prepare his place at home too before you bring him back you will feel bettter. Have a nice, quiet, dark place with clean, soft bedding and all the comforts he likes with a few extras. His favorite toy and blanket, something that smells like you and some onesies to put on him so he can't lick the sutures and doesn't have to wear the "collar".
Hope that helps. We will be thinking of you. |