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mistyinca · 09-20-2007, 05:35 PM

I'm so nervous.

She just turned a year old, so I know she's at a good safe age, and she's over 5.5lbs, so she's a good size...

...but she is still a small little critter. I know they do these surgeries all the time, and they are very routine, but I can't help being worried about it. After all, it is major surgery--they take out everything! I have made and cancelled several appointments over the last six months, and this time, I'm really going through with it.

I just hope it all goes well.

For My Coby · 09-20-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I'm so nervous.

She just turned a year old, so I know she's at a good safe age, and she's over 5.5lbs, so she's a good size...

...but she is still a small little critter. I know they do these surgeries all the time, and they are very routine, but I can't help being worried about it. After all, it is major surgery--they take out everything! I have made and cancelled several appointments over the last six months, and this time, I'm really going through with it.

I just hope it all goes well.

You're worried because you're a good and loving mom. Big hugs for tomorrow to go quickly for you both. Does she have to spend the night?

SWEETPEA · 09-20-2007, 05:39 PM

shes going to be ok

im sending prayers too

mistyinca · 09-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Thanks

I don't think she spends the night. I'm pretty sure I have to pick her up in the early evening. I"m going to get a onesie for her to keep her from licking her incision.

SWEETPEA · 09-20-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

Thanks

I don't think she spends the night. I'm pretty sure I have to pick her up in the early evening. I"m going to get a onesie for her to keep her from licking her incision.

can she have it covered ?

mistyinca · 09-20-2007, 05:51 PM

I guess so.

Everyone at YT says they use the onesies instead of e-collars.

SWEETPEA · 09-20-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I guess so.

Everyone at YT says they use the onesies instead of e-collars.

true i would do it too

those collars wont let them sleep

MeganJ · 09-20-2007, 06:13 PM

I was the same way and Carly was 3 lbs. I had the blood work done and everything I could to do it right with no problems. I was actually making myself sick that whole week before. She had the surgery Friday and I took her early in the morning and went to work (a wreck) and tried to stay busy. I think I called to check on her three times and by 10am she was done in recovery.
I picked her up at 5pm and stayed by her side til Tuesday. I even took two days off from work to be with her. She did fine!

I will say a prayer for your baby Chloe!!

mistyinca · 09-20-2007, 06:15 PM

Thanks.

How long should she be under the weather after the surgery? How long before she'll be able to run around and play and just be back to normal?

MeganJ · 09-20-2007, 06:25 PM

I think a good 10 to 14 days. They can't run, jump or do stairs. My vet gave me papers with instructions on what to do and how much medicine to give her and I followed that sheet.
The x-pen really made it easier because she mostly slept and rested the first couple of days.
I am sure your vet will do the same. I thought I would have a problem with her licking the incision but I did't she would look at it from time to time and maybe once or twice try to sniff or lick at it but only for a second.

all that worrying and she was fine and I have to say it was not a bad experience.

MissPinkBarbie · 09-20-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

Thanks.

How long should she be under the weather after the surgery? How long before she'll be able to run around and play and just be back to normal?

First off, I'm sure Chloe's gonna be okay. We'll pray for her anyway.

She should be able to resume to normal activity at around 2 weeks after surgery..The vet wil give you very detailed papers w/instructions to take home.

Btw, Once Daisy got home (a day after her surgery-she stayed overnight), she ran upstairs and ran [I mean, the "zoomies"

] around the entire house. At that point I had read the vet's instructions "..no stairs, jumping, etc..."

I was trying to catch her..trust me, she was "back to normal "like nothing had happened..LOL

I ended up having to keep her in the pen for atleast a week. Only allowing her to come out for "gentle, lap time". She aLso ended up with a minor Urinary Tract Infection -whcih cleared up quickly with antibiotics.

Keep us posted on sweet CHloe and good luck to her!

Shadow · 09-20-2007, 07:15 PM

I'll be thinking of Chloe tommorrow. I haven't had Sissy spayed . I have made 2 appointments and cancelled them. I should be ashamed of myself,however I'm not.

mistyinca · 09-20-2007, 07:50 PM

Yeah, I cancelled at least 4 appointments that I can recall.

I can't put her in an x-pen because she jumps out of them, the little terd

Wow, 2 weeks is a long time! I was thinking it would be 5 days.

I'll have to keep her in her crate more often. She is really into jumping and running, so I'll have to keep her settled because she likes to get those zoomies!

PANAMA69 · 09-20-2007, 09:32 PM

Don't worry girl she is going to be fine I will be praying for her

lara2913 · 09-20-2007, 11:08 PM

Aww poor Chloe, i'm sure it will all go smoothly. Your worried because you being a good mom

Recovery time depends on the dog, Indy was really a mess for the first week but then was back to normal. The hardest part afterwards is stopping them running and jumping.

09-20-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Chloe's getting spayed tomorrow I'm so nervous. She just turned a year old, so I know she's at a good safe age, and she's over 5.5lbs, so she's a good size... ...but she is still a small little critter. I know they do these surgeries all the time, and they are very routine, but I can't help being worried about it. After all, it is major surgery--they take out everything! I have made and cancelled several appointments over the last six months, and this time, I'm really going through with it. I just hope it all goes well.

09-20-2007, 05:39 PM	#3
SWEETPEA My Little Princess Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SUNNY,FLORIDA Posts: 2,764	shes going to be ok im sending prayers too __________________ RACHEL & MISTY

09-20-2007, 06:13 PM	#8
MeganJ Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 378	I was the same way and Carly was 3 lbs. I had the blood work done and everything I could to do it right with no problems. I was actually making myself sick that whole week before. She had the surgery Friday and I took her early in the morning and went to work (a wreck) and tried to stay busy. I think I called to check on her three times and by 10am she was done in recovery. I picked her up at 5pm and stayed by her side til Tuesday. I even took two days off from work to be with her. She did fine! I will say a prayer for your baby Chloe!! __________________ Megan, Mommy to.....Carly ,& Cindy Yorkies are Angels with Paws!

09-20-2007, 06:25 PM	#10
MeganJ Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 378	I think a good 10 to 14 days. They can't run, jump or do stairs. My vet gave me papers with instructions on what to do and how much medicine to give her and I followed that sheet. The x-pen really made it easier because she mostly slept and rested the first couple of days. I am sure your vet will do the same. I thought I would have a problem with her licking the incision but I did't she would look at it from time to time and maybe once or twice try to sniff or lick at it but only for a second. all that worrying and she was fine and I have to say it was not a bad experience. __________________ Megan, Mommy to.....Carly ,& Cindy Yorkies are Angels with Paws!

09-20-2007, 11:08 PM	#15
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Aww poor Chloe, i'm sure it will all go smoothly. Your worried because you being a good mom Recovery time depends on the dog, Indy was really a mess for the first week but then was back to normal. The hardest part afterwards is stopping them running and jumping. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

09-20-2007, 05:40 PM	#4
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks I don't think she spends the night. I'm pretty sure I have to pick her up in the early evening. I"m going to get a onesie for her to keep her from licking her incision.

09-20-2007, 05:51 PM	#6
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	I guess so. Everyone at YT says they use the onesies instead of e-collars.

09-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#9
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks. How long should she be under the weather after the surgery? How long before she'll be able to run around and play and just be back to normal?

09-20-2007, 07:15 PM	#12
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I'll be thinking of Chloe tommorrow. I haven't had Sissy spayed . I have made 2 appointments and cancelled them. I should be ashamed of myself,however I'm not.

09-20-2007, 07:50 PM	#13
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Yeah, I cancelled at least 4 appointments that I can recall. I can't put her in an x-pen because she jumps out of them, the little terd Wow, 2 weeks is a long time! I was thinking it would be 5 days. I'll have to keep her in her crate more often. She is really into jumping and running, so I'll have to keep her settled because she likes to get those zoomies!

09-20-2007, 09:32 PM	#14
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Don't worry girl she is going to be fine I will be praying for her