Clover is getting spayed Dec 2nd

[Sowa]

I think most other places here allow the dogs to go home same day. I sorta think they keep them so people don't call in the middle of the night panicking for no reason? I don't know maybe they're extra careful. I've been going to this vet for a long time now, and she is a friend of my moms so I trust her if she says it's best for her. Though I probably still would have taken her home but my BF said it's best for her...

I miss her so much, I can't wait to see her tomorrow morning. I'll definitely ask for pain meds, though I think they're pretty good for that.

I'll be home with her pretty much all the time this week so I'll get to keep a close eye on her. She may need a cone if she licks!

[Karen]

Anesthesia is always a risk, and I am sure they want to watch her carefully and make sure everything is completely okay before thy send her home. And she'll likely stay calmer if she is there - less excitement and chance of ripping stitches - than she would if she were home with you!

[luvofallhorses]

She will probably just sleep, the anestetics knock them out. I am sorry they didn't let her come home with you. The vet had Dixie spend the night as well before me picking her up, I did not like that one bit but they are a 24 hour clinic so it ddn't make me feel too bad. She was back to herself the next day after I picked her up. Clover will be OK. ((hugs))

[Sowa]

Well like I said, it's not a 24 hr clinic. There won't be someone there til 7am tomorrow which is why I didn't want her to stay. I told them how I felt and they said she will just sleep and they do this with all dogs and had no troubles. They keep quiet and can be checked in the morning. I still feel very guilty for leaving her so please no "how dare you leave her"

[Scooter's Mom]

Well like I said, it's not a 24 hr clinic. There won't be someone there til 7am tomorrow which is why I didn't want her to stay. I told them how I felt and they said she will just sleep and they do this with all dogs and had no troubles. They keep quiet and can be checked in the morning. I still feel very guilty for leaving her so please no "how dare you leave her"

(Hugs) I think we all know you love her and only want the best for her.
You are doing the best for her already by making sure she is up-to-date on her vaccinations and has been spayed. You're awesome

[luvofallhorses]

Nobody is going to say that, Sowa. We all feel for you and wish your girl could be with you tonight as well. I hope 7 am comes fast for you and Clover to be together.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry you had to leave her. Morning will be here before you know it.

[Sowa]

I got my sweet girl! I can't tell you how relieved I am to have her. She seems anxious though and doesnt want to sit still. She keeps whining too My poor girl

[chocolatepuppy]

Clover will be ok. It's hard to see them uncomfortable, and hard to keep them still for a while, but it will soon be over. I'm glad you have her home!

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad she is back home. The anestetics sometimes make them whiney, she will be ok.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm glad your sweet girl is back home. Hope she recovers nicely and is back to her normal happy self soon!

[Sowa]

She's drinking A LOT of water. Should I let her keep drinking or should I limit her? I imagine she didn't drink all day yesterday so she's thirsty...but I'm worried if she drinks too much she'll bloat?

I filled her bowl up with fresh water just before she came home around 9:30 (it's 11ish now) and she's already finished the bowl. I believe it's a 16 oz bowl. I filled it up again and she's still drinking.

I'm wondering if because he tummy hurts she might think it's because she's thirsty? I gave her a little food in case she's hungry. I forgot to ask if they fed her but I'm pretty sure they did.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm not sure, but if it was me, I'd give her a little water at a time for today.

[sasvermont]

I would not over-think this whole process. Relax a little. Give her some room and time to adjust to the change in her body. This is the first time she's experiencing discomfort and confusion. She may still be under the influence of the medications. If they let her leave, and she stays fairly quiet, just let her be and YOU try to relax. Often pets can sense when you are out of whack so try to relax a little.

She was without water for quite a few hours so I think she may be trying to catch up on the water intake.

Why not curl up and read a book, with her ..... watch a little TV. She and YOU need to relax and get some rest.

I am sure she will be fine.

[Sowa]

Yeah, sorry to be so paranoid. I'm not sure why I'm so uptight when it comes to her. My BF says the same thing, I need to stop over thinking it. I guess I've had a very unlucky year with pets, I lost 2 precious babies within 3 months of each other. It really wasn't that long ago. I'd do anything to keep Clover safe. I just sound a little crazy