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I bought Aidan a cushiony thing so he doesn't have to wear the lampshade.
Everything on him is clean and clipped. Frontline and heartworm meds have been applied/given.
I have printed out anesthesia instructions pertaining to SCWTs for the vet, just in case. I already made sure he routinely uses the suggested meds and so forth, but he also uses others -- so better safe than sorry.
I have talked to the vet and ascertained that no dogs in his long career have ever died or been maimed while being neutered.
The vet will microchip Aidan while he is under anesthesia.
My camera is ready to go so I can take a picture of Aidan's incision before we leave the vet, so I have something to compare it to, should anything about it look funny to me.
I have scheduled the surgery early enough in the week so that, hopefully, if something goes wrong (infection, swelling) at the incision site, the vet will be available. The nearest e-vet is over an hour away.
While Aidan is at the vet, I will clean and disinfect his crate and tray and put in freshly cleaned bedding.
I have a special bully stick (with other stuff strung on it) for him, plus new treats that he loves (pre-tested for his approval).
Have I left anything out?
Also, every male dog owner I have ever met tells me that their male dogs come home after being neutered acting like they always did -- not sleepy or like they are recovering from surgery. They walk from the vet to the vehicle. They eat dinner. They sleep. And the next day, they act normal. Could this be true? (I plan to keep Aidan quiet, regardless.)
Thanks,
RC
Everything on him is clean and clipped. Frontline and heartworm meds have been applied/given.
I have printed out anesthesia instructions pertaining to SCWTs for the vet, just in case. I already made sure he routinely uses the suggested meds and so forth, but he also uses others -- so better safe than sorry.
I have talked to the vet and ascertained that no dogs in his long career have ever died or been maimed while being neutered.
The vet will microchip Aidan while he is under anesthesia.
My camera is ready to go so I can take a picture of Aidan's incision before we leave the vet, so I have something to compare it to, should anything about it look funny to me.
I have scheduled the surgery early enough in the week so that, hopefully, if something goes wrong (infection, swelling) at the incision site, the vet will be available. The nearest e-vet is over an hour away.
While Aidan is at the vet, I will clean and disinfect his crate and tray and put in freshly cleaned bedding.
I have a special bully stick (with other stuff strung on it) for him, plus new treats that he loves (pre-tested for his approval).
Have I left anything out?
Also, every male dog owner I have ever met tells me that their male dogs come home after being neutered acting like they always did -- not sleepy or like they are recovering from surgery. They walk from the vet to the vehicle. They eat dinner. They sleep. And the next day, they act normal. Could this be true? (I plan to keep Aidan quiet, regardless.)
Thanks,
RC