I am taking my 1 year old chi mix to get spayed tomorrow. what can i expect?

Question

I have been trying to put it off because she is a year old already & i am really scared. what should i expect? would she be in any pain? she stays inside at night but is usually in the back yard during the day, would i have to leave her inside for a few days?

Answer 1

Yes, you should keep her in and quiet for a few days until she is feeling better.  You can tell from her actions.  Why does she stay out all day?  Why not allow her to be in the house?  If you're at work you can crate her and that will keep her calm.  Most dogs love the crate and it becomes their security place.  She will be sore and don't allow her to jump - this can pull on the stitches.  The vet can give you instructions also.

Answer 2

She's going to be very tired and want to sleep alot.  Leave her in a peaceful room to sleep with a lot of blankets.

Answer 3

make sure you know and trust the Vet!

my dog was traumatised after we took her to get spayed it really hurt her he ****** it up BADLY she has been terrified of vets ever since and when we took her to get her stitches out she saw the vet and she left the practice ran through the door up the main road nearly got hit by a car and my mum had to get the car to chase her - needless to say we took her to a different vet to get her stitches removed and she was fine there with a woman vet.

she cries every time we even pass that place and the vet we take her to now says that that man did such a bad job of it they sorted it out though.

Answer 4

my male dog was sad for about a wk cause i think we neutered him to late. and my female was happy as can be.

so  different dogs, different reactions.  

Answer 5

When she gets home she will look at you like "what the bleep just happened to me?".  She won't be herself, probably sleep for the next 12-24 hours mostly.

My golden retriever was pretty much back to her normal pain in the butt self after about 48 hours, granted she was 4 mos old when she went through this.

Answer 6

you should expect your dog to live a longer, healthier, and happier life.

talk to your vet, about any questions. it should be fine.  

Answer 7

She will be fine the Vet will give her pain meds if you ask for them, It would be best for her to stay inside the 1st day if you are home with her to let her out often also if you have a place for her to stay outside it will be okay just make sure you look at the incision every day to make sure it isn't red.

Answer 8

Your dog will be fine, and the vet is going to let you know exactly what to expect.  She will feel lousy for a few days, but that's a small price o pay for never having to have ovarian cancer or un-needed puppies.  Good for you for doing the right thing.

Answer 9

Don't be scared.  Do exactly what the vet told you to do pre-op (no food or water especially).  When you go to pick her up, they will give you a sheet of after care instructions.  They are simple things.  Follow them.

She will be very groggy and her tummy will be shaved.  She may vomit because of the anesthetic.  Make sure you have a nice comfy and secure way to get her home (in a car) and when you get home, lay her in her bed and pet her gently if you want.  Your doctor will instruct you about keeping her in, caring for her wound and about the importance of her not gnawing at the incision.

If you see her doing it, they can provide a cone you put around her neck that keeps her from gnawing.

Dogs bounce back quickly.  Don't worry!  You are doing the right thing for her.

Answer 10

I've had good luck in the past.  She will be fine.  A little extra tlc for a few days won't hurt.  She should be ok in the back yard.  Good luck.  

Answer 11

She will probably be groggy and a little stiff when she comes home, so just make her as comfortable as possible.  Make her a nice place to sleep, and spoil her a little for a day or two.  She probably won't be too hungry for the first 12 hours or so, at least until the sedative wears off.  She also might have a hard time eliminating, so be patient with her if she has an accident in the house; remember she's not feeling well.  Don't force-feed her, but offer her water.

After the first day she should be moving a little better, and will probably eat on her normal schedule.  Do not let her do too much though; no running, no rough-housing or playing with other dogs, no jumping up, etc.  You don't want the incision to open up.  You'll probably have to keep her inside for a week or two, confined to a small space (like the kitchen) so she doesn't have a lot of room to run or have anything to jump on.

Also keep her from l*****g the incision.  Especially if you are unable to watch her for a long time, you might need to get an e-collar for her; your vet might send one with you when you pick her up, if not just ask for one.  You can also buy them at the pet store or any vet clinic.

I was a nervous wreck after my dog got spayed -- I was on here asking Q's like "is my baby gonna be OK?"  Every time I asked a specific question it turned out she got over it (what I asked about) a few hours later....I was just being neurotic =P  So don't worry too much about her -- at least try not to =)  You're doing the right thing by having her spayed.