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.
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.