Quote Originally Posted by mypoodle

Please forgive me, but I have just one more question about it:

When I spoke with the vet a few months ago about getting it done, she said my baby would have to spend the night. I said, 'Oh. Will someone be there with her all night?' She said, 'No, but I'll come in and check on her.'

We've never been away from each other for more than 3 hours. I wouldn't mind her spending the night at the vets if someone was going to be there with her all night. In fact, I would prefer it---just in case something happened. But, if she's going to be left alone ALL NIGHT, she should come home so that I can keep a close watch on her.

Is it common practice to keep dogs overnight that have just had surgery , without anyone to monitor them? Or do some vets let them come home the same day?

I believe many Vets keep them overnight.Typically spayed in the morning
hours or early afternoon then put in a cage & monitored to see how they
are doing.If there was a problem, they would never be left alone & I'm sure
you would get a call if there was an emergency situation. The pup might
actually rest better at the Vets office than at home.