Instructions
Preparation
Call the vet the day before the spaying appointment to confirm the details.The vet may ask you if you want blood work done prior to the surgery. The blood work looks for various diseases. For example, a feline blood work-up would identify feline leukemia. Ask your vet if you should stop using any medication not related to the surgery, like bladder pills, before the surgery.
Take all food and water away from the animal 6-8 hours before surgery. Your vet may recommend a different amount of time. This prevents the animal from releasing its bowels during surgery. It also prevents her from becoming sick due to the pain medications and anesthesia.
Give the animal any vet prescribed medication according to the dosage on the packaging. Not following the instructions can harm your pet, causing illness or death.
Take your pet to the appointment with the proper papers, leash and cage.Talk to your pet calmly to ease her anxiety. If your pet scares in the car, bring a favorite toy or blanket. Do not leave the item with the vet.
Give your animal to the vet. Ask when you can pick her up. Give the vet a phone number to reach you if an emergency occurs.
Post-op
Pay for the surgery and pick up any necessary medication before you pick up your animal.
Take the pet home and help her inside. She will be groggy from the medication and may be in some pain.
Place her in a low-traffic area to rest.
Place a bowl of water and a bowl of food by the animal. She may not want to eat. If she vomits, take the food away.
Check the incision area twice a day for irritation or infection. Call the vet if the incision leaks pus.
How to Prepare for Spaying
Spaying helps control unwanted pregnancies, and aids in reducing the number of animals in shelters. Female cats and dogs undergo invasive surgery with a veterinarian when they are spayed. Vets remove the sex organs in females to prevent reproduction. As with any type of invasive surgery, pet owners must prepare their animals the day before. Some vets prescribe pain medication, while others just change the eating habits. Your vet will tell you the exact instructions when you set up the appointment, but many of the basic steps are the same.