The dreaded spay is over

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Darwinsnewfie@1855

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I have been dreading it since I got her and have been arguing with my vet about it since she was 6 months old...But as of yesterday, Ella is spayed. I realize now that much of that worring was for nothing. The procedure went so well.

The vet said she was a total sweetheart from beginning to end and that she was licking the vets hand right up until she went under. The incision looks good and she doesn't mind the cone. Her appetite is not 100%, but I believe that's to be expected. The vet said no jumping, strenuous activity, no baths for the next 10-14 days and to give pain meds every 24 hours for the next 4-5 days. She is not acting like she is in pain at all, but I know that can be deceiving with dogs.

I'm keeping her on a leash to go potty and she just keeps trying to play and run around. Ella has never been that calm laid back Newf, she is active and sometimes a bit sassy. Any suggestion on how to keep her stimulated without so much activity? I have her in a 6ftx6ft enclosure and only take her out on a leash, or she will try to run/jump around. I'm also keeping her away from my 6 year old, who increases her desire to be active. Maybe the separation is doing more harm than good. This is my first spay experience and I remember neutering procedures being less invasive, but it's been awhile, so any suggestion would help.
 
Bailey Boy

Bailey Boy

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This would be a good time to do some short training sessions and have your 6 yr old involved would be good contact for both. ie sit, stay, come short. I would hold off and the down command for another week or two just my opinion.

treat games and filled kongs are good to keep the mind occupied also car rides. I take mine for rides all the time with the window cracked a bit so they can get fresh air scent but not able to put their heads out the window. the fresh air and ride with give her mental stimulation and wear her out a bit that way until she can get more physical in a couple weeks.
 
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lmfoltyn

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Remind me how old Ella is? My Belle will be 3 and she hasn't been spayed yet as I am so worried about her.
 
NinaA

NinaA

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All this sounds very normal to me. You are doing everything correctly. As I recall, after about five days of confinement, we started walks and being loose in the house. Just no jumping, wrestling, etc. Keep an eye on the incision for swelling, redness, any pulled stitches, puss, etc. As long as she accepts the cone you are doing well. Go easy and light. When stitches are removed you'll be back in business. Had one pup who immediately went into hyper mode. There was no stopping her, and she still did fine. Had another whose stitches puffed up and fluid built under her skin. Had to go in every other day to have needle drawn fluid removal. Finally she had to be wrapped which fixed it. And, she was the quietest girl we ever had. Oh, yes, and Moonlight here <- was a nut case. She had a touch of VonWillenbrand (sp?) disease from being the off color and I had to sleep next to her crate for three nights to be sure she didn't suddenly start bleeding. Poor vet thought she was going to bleed out on the table. But, she healed really fast and no more problems. So, you never know.
 
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victoria1140

victoria1140

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I tend to sleep downstairs with mine as like yours mine are a bit hyper.
Because they like sitting on the sofa l tend to make a sofa ramp
 
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