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jess-n-d · 08-25-2006, 09:01 AM

Also, I made an appt for our other dog, Cinco on the next day, so I can easily bring her back when I go for them to check on her and make sure everything is looking good!

Connie · 08-25-2006, 09:10 AM

When Maddie was spayed, I took her there at 8 AM and picked her up at 4 PM. She was uncomfortable, but had pain meds and I know she was much happier being home than in a cage at the vets. I agree with everyone. As long as there's no one at the clinic during the night, why leave her there to be alone and scared. She will do much better being with you!!! Best wishes on the surgery!

yorkieusa · 08-25-2006, 10:06 AM

There's really no reason for them to stay overnight. EXCEPT: some people are very, very careless and don't watch their dogs well and may end up jumping and there you go...trouble!

Bama Yorkie Mom · 08-25-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jess-n-d

Hello everyone,

Well the dreaded day has come and I need to get Nala spayed(not sure how you spell it)

!!! I just spoke with the vet and she said I could drop her off next friday at 7:45am and won't be able to pick her up until saturday at around 12:00....is that normal? When we got our boy Jack Russel, cinco, fixed he came home the same day and was immediately back to normal. She is used to sleeping next to me at night and I am sure they keep them locked up in kennels and aren't around to let them out at all. I asked her if I had to leave her overnight and she said "no, but we HIGHLY recommend leaving her!" What should I do, I don't want her to be in pain if she does come home too soon, but I also don't want her to hate me for leaving her there!!! I need advise as to what others do in this situation.

Thanks!!!

Kizzy just got spayed 3 weeks ago and I personally would leave mine over night. I know I did. At least if something were to go wrong they would know what to do, and I wanted to make sure they could keep the pain down. I dont think my nerves would of taken it the first night. My neice didnt let them keep hers over night, brought it home and altho she took very good care of hers, it got infected and it took longer for her lil one to get over that.
JMO. No way would I not leave mine. We had to be there before 9 and pick her up by 12. I was there about 9 the next morning. goodluck to you and your baby. Hope all goes well and I feel sure it will. theirs no telling how many of these they do a day.

JWebb · 08-25-2006, 06:38 PM

I worked for a vet and he also kept them overnight. The main reason he kept them is invaribably he would tell the owner no food or water until the next day and loving owners that we all are would give food and water the same day and the animal would start vomiting. He got tired of phone calls after hours at home with panicked folks that did not follow his instructions.

I have always brought mine home the same day with no problems. Most of the time if the vet knows that you will go somewhere else to have a spay done they will let you take them home the same day. Spays are more invasive than neuters.

If you must give them water only give them a tiny amount and wait for an hour and give them a little more. The same goes with food. Only about a teaspoon of chicken baby food wait a while and give them a little bit more. If you let them drink alot of water or food they will get sick everytime. I know how hard it is for them to fast before surgery and not be able to eat until the next day but if you wait several hours and give little amounts of food and water they will do much better.

Hope this helps answer why some vets do what they do.

Judy

Fran42478 · 08-26-2006, 02:51 AM

Here are my 2 experiences...
I had Sammi spayed by VET X (UGH!) @ 8 months old...dropped her off at 10am and had to pick her up at 5pm!
She was still HIGHLY SEDATED...Sammi did not awaken for a WHOLE DAY...(I know that now this had to do with her liver...Puppies/Dogs with liver problems have a hard time "waking up" from anethesia)...When I called to ask the dumb vet why this was he said it was because she had hernia surgery at the same time AND GOT DOUBLE MEDS!! UGH!! I COULD KICK MYSELF FOR USING THIS VET FOR AS LONG AS I DID!! AND he never even suggested doing a blood panel b4 spaying, and I had no idea about it becuase Sammi was my first dog! Cost of her spaying/hernia repair was $153 dollars...

Now my new vet (who is WONDERFUL) spayed Sophia yesterday...He suggested I leave her overnight (there is a crew there 24/7) so she can be monitored...I never questioned him...I want Sophia to have the best care and if that means her staying overnight to be watched that is ok with me...I am going to pick her up @ 10am...During this spay she was on an EKG to monitor her heart and had a blood panel done b4 surgery...WITH OUT EVEN ASKING...The new vet said THATS THE NORM...You should do a blood panel or mini panel to know where you are at with the inside functions...This spay cost me $429 dollars and I feel worth it for having my dog taken care of like she should...

Guys I am sorry if I sound so angry and bitter with my first vet...My heart breaks when I think about having ever having Sammi under his care!
We are actually looking into vet malpractice...Sammi had a problem with her liver that should have been picked up when I first brought her to VET X!!!

rox626 · 08-26-2006, 04:21 AM

I had the then six month old Debbie spayed and she was only 2.7 pounds at the time. She got to come home with me that afternoon and other than being sleepy she didn't seem to be in any pain.

That night when I made a quick trip to the video store, I decided to pick up some milk and a couple things from the grocery store. On the way out I was car jacked but did get away. When the police finally got me, I also asked them to pick up my son who was 13 and home alone with the recovering Debbie. I told him to make sure he brought her too. We spent several hours in the police station and didn't get home until after 2 a.m. Debbie was none the worse for this experience and I think it beat staying at the vet's in a cage.

Hope her spaying goes well.

jess-n-d · 08-31-2006, 08:20 AM

Well tomorrow is the day!!! I have been dreading tomorrow since I made the appointment, I just want her to be the same dog that she is now. I hope this procedure doesn't change her personality or attitude. i have heard some people say that it changes their pets, so i hope this doesn't happen to Nala. I have been worrying myself to death! I just spoke with the vet's office and she told me they would be doing the surgery first thing in the morning so she will have the entire day to recover and by the time i can pick her up they should know how she handled it and if there were any complications that would cause her to need to stay overnight. I do have to sign a release form if something happens to her during the night, but I would much rather her be with me than in a cage alone for 14 hours!! So, I will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow. If I have any problems, I am sure someone on here will be able to help me.....hopefully it goes well! thanks for everyones comments, it really helped me make my decision to take her home with me!

08-25-2006, 09:10 AM	#17
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	When Maddie was spayed, I took her there at 8 AM and picked her up at 4 PM. She was uncomfortable, but had pain meds and I know she was much happier being home than in a cage at the vets. I agree with everyone. As long as there's no one at the clinic during the night, why leave her there to be alone and scared. She will do much better being with you!!! Best wishes on the surgery! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

08-25-2006, 10:06 AM	#18
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	There's really no reason for them to stay overnight. EXCEPT: some people are very, very careless and don't watch their dogs well and may end up jumping and there you go...trouble! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-26-2006, 02:51 AM	#21
Fran42478 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,731	Here are my 2 experiences... I had Sammi spayed by VET X (UGH!) @ 8 months old...dropped her off at 10am and had to pick her up at 5pm! She was still HIGHLY SEDATED...Sammi did not awaken for a WHOLE DAY...(I know that now this had to do with her liver...Puppies/Dogs with liver problems have a hard time "waking up" from anethesia)...When I called to ask the dumb vet why this was he said it was because she had hernia surgery at the same time AND GOT DOUBLE MEDS!! UGH!! I COULD KICK MYSELF FOR USING THIS VET FOR AS LONG AS I DID!! AND he never even suggested doing a blood panel b4 spaying, and I had no idea about it becuase Sammi was my first dog! Cost of her spaying/hernia repair was $153 dollars... Now my new vet (who is WONDERFUL) spayed Sophia yesterday...He suggested I leave her overnight (there is a crew there 24/7) so she can be monitored...I never questioned him...I want Sophia to have the best care and if that means her staying overnight to be watched that is ok with me...I am going to pick her up @ 10am...During this spay she was on an EKG to monitor her heart and had a blood panel done b4 surgery...WITH OUT EVEN ASKING...The new vet said THATS THE NORM...You should do a blood panel or mini panel to know where you are at with the inside functions...This spay cost me $429 dollars and I feel worth it for having my dog taken care of like she should... Guys I am sorry if I sound so angry and bitter with my first vet...My heart breaks when I think about having ever having Sammi under his care! We are actually looking into vet malpractice...Sammi had a problem with her liver that should have been picked up when I first brought her to VET X!!! __________________ Fran, Sophia Rose and Jake We Miss You Always Sammi 11/29/03 - 8/20/06

08-25-2006, 09:01 AM	#16
jess-n-d Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette Posts: 34	Also, I made an appt for our other dog, Cinco on the next day, so I can easily bring her back when I go for them to check on her and make sure everything is looking good!

08-25-2006, 06:38 PM	#20
JWebb Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 33	I worked for a vet and he also kept them overnight. The main reason he kept them is invaribably he would tell the owner no food or water until the next day and loving owners that we all are would give food and water the same day and the animal would start vomiting. He got tired of phone calls after hours at home with panicked folks that did not follow his instructions. I have always brought mine home the same day with no problems. Most of the time if the vet knows that you will go somewhere else to have a spay done they will let you take them home the same day. Spays are more invasive than neuters. If you must give them water only give them a tiny amount and wait for an hour and give them a little more. The same goes with food. Only about a teaspoon of chicken baby food wait a while and give them a little bit more. If you let them drink alot of water or food they will get sick everytime. I know how hard it is for them to fast before surgery and not be able to eat until the next day but if you wait several hours and give little amounts of food and water they will do much better. Hope this helps answer why some vets do what they do. Judy

08-26-2006, 04:21 AM	#22
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	I had the then six month old Debbie spayed and she was only 2.7 pounds at the time. She got to come home with me that afternoon and other than being sleepy she didn't seem to be in any pain. That night when I made a quick trip to the video store, I decided to pick up some milk and a couple things from the grocery store. On the way out I was car jacked but did get away. When the police finally got me, I also asked them to pick up my son who was 13 and home alone with the recovering Debbie. I told him to make sure he brought her too. We spent several hours in the police station and didn't get home until after 2 a.m. Debbie was none the worse for this experience and I think it beat staying at the vet's in a cage. Hope her spaying goes well.

08-31-2006, 08:20 AM	#23
jess-n-d Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette Posts: 34	Well tomorrow is the day!!! I have been dreading tomorrow since I made the appointment, I just want her to be the same dog that she is now. I hope this procedure doesn't change her personality or attitude. i have heard some people say that it changes their pets, so i hope this doesn't happen to Nala. I have been worrying myself to death! I just spoke with the vet's office and she told me they would be doing the surgery first thing in the morning so she will have the entire day to recover and by the time i can pick her up they should know how she handled it and if there were any complications that would cause her to need to stay overnight. I do have to sign a release form if something happens to her during the night, but I would much rather her be with me than in a cage alone for 14 hours!! So, I will let everyone know how it goes tomorrow. If I have any problems, I am sure someone on here will be able to help me.....hopefully it goes well! thanks for everyones comments, it really helped me make my decision to take her home with me!