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Good luck. I was a nervous wreck when my two boys were neutered, but they did better than I did. Our only problem was that their vet wanted them to use recycled newsprint vice litter for the first few days and they couldn't / wouldn't get used to this. :rolleyes: All's well that ends well, I guess. Good luck, and remember to take deep, calming breaths. {{{Scout and his nervous mommy, Chinadoll}}}
Chinadoll, I know how you feel. I had to drop one of my boys off the night before due to work, so he had to spend two nights away instead of one. I hated that. But he could've cared less. In retrospect, I think he had fun there. All the cute girls who work at the vets just fell in love with him and played with him night and day. Better treatment than home. :rolleyes:
Seriously though, spaying and neutering is the KINDEST thing a pet owner can do for their furbaby. Neutering, especially, is a quick and easy recovery with very very little pain. I don't know if they have it in your area, but I opted to have Rocky's done with the new laser technology. He was a CHAMP! I highly recommend laser surgery for anyone with that option.
Our Vinny (whom we assumed was a girl for the first three weeks of his life) had one undescended testicle and one which had apparently migrated to parts unknown. The undescended one was removed without complication, but the other one presented a real challenge to the vet. He had a very hard time locating it, and he said it was one of the most difficult testicle retrievals he had ever done. Poor Vinny ended up with two incisions, while his sister, who had been spayed at the same time, had only one! Anyway, even though he had had complications, he was still jumping and running around the next day, none the worse for wear! :)
Chinadoll - any news on Scout? Wondering how his 'sir jury' went and that he's home and well. :) :)
Lynne
Called the vet yesterday after surgery and again this morning. He's fine and ready to come home. I can pick him up any time today. Too bad I have to work until 4. 5 1/2 more hours...and I know watching the clock all day is going to make it go so much slower. *sigh*
Hang in there China Doll!!! I am going to take my laptop home with me tonight, so...please be sure to update us! I know Scout is going to be just fine, and would appreciate it most if his mommy would stop worrying so much. If I was a doctor I would prescribe the following....an evening of rest, a nice friendly video (or watch Sabrina), and a snuggle with Scout. Since I am only a lawyer, I will just threaten to sue you if you don't do it!!! :D :D
I'm glad he's doing good. I'll bet you can't wait to go get him. Now you will have the whole weekend to baby him.
Picked up Scout yesterday. Vet said he did very well and needs no extra care...same food litter etc... and no stitches to take out. All in all I think Scout handled this much better than I did.
No difference in his behaviour at all. Still playing, eating and meowing for attention and affection as usual...but I haven't seen him actually sit down yet...he either stands or lays down. Poor baby, I guess he's a little sore.
Oh Chinadoll - so pleased Scout is home and behaving normal. Hopefully he'll sit down very soon!! So pleased it's all over and YOU can relax :) :) :)
Lynne
WaHOOOOO for the Scout man! Glad to hear he is doing A-okey. I think he deserves extra extra love today for being such a brave fella' :D
FINALLY, Mom can relax!!:D So glad you came through it without a hitch, Scout!!!:)
Yay for Scout, what a brave little boy! I'm glad he came through the operation OK and is recovering. Hope you found them some nice treats on your shopping trip!
Chinadoll, I'm so glad to hear that Scout came through his surgery with flying colors. Now you can finally relax and Scout can get pampered. :)
Hip hip hurray for Scout , for having been so brave at the vet !
And congrats to you chinadoll for having "fixed" your sweety ! This is the best you could do for him !
Hope he is all back to normal now ?
YAY Scout!!! So glad this surgery is behind you now! What a wonderful little guy! :)