Robert and Frisky
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I took her in at 7:30am est. How long should I wait to hear from the vet before I start to worry? They didn't tell me what time the were going to do it.
Thanks.
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Took Frisky in this morning to have her spayed. Need to ask.
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Re: Took Frisky in this morning to have her spayed. Need to
I think you can give a call to the vet office and ask for the earliest time you may hear... say you have some errands to run but need to know when you may be called to retrieve her, and then you can plan your day. They don't need to know you are stressed, but I am sure they already know that much.
Ask about some things like how many other animals are having work done, and when is it expected that they will be starting on your Frisky's surgery. Ask how long recovery takes at the vet office usually, and ask them to confirm that they have your contact number. Ask what you need to bring when you go to pick her up afterwards, if anything is important to bring. Make a list of a handful of questions you have and then call for answers. I always write down my questions, and state that I am writing down the answers so please go slow.
At my old vet office, the operating vet had 2 days a week that she did works and so I am betting your vet may have a lineup of animals, so with delays and stuff, it's kind of impossible to say much except generalities... like, the surgery normally takes 45min, the recovery for males is xxx and xxx for females, that sort of thing. Even a semi-curt reception could well say 'don't plan to pick her up before 4pm' ... then at least you have some time frame.
Do not allow yourself to be brushed off; I have always told the reception that it's no problem.... I'LL HOLD FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES. That response usually gets me a few small general answers.
If you don't have a cel phone, you can impress upon them that you would like to know when you should be home for calls.
I am a nervous nellie all the time, so I'm with you on the worries, so see what you can get from your vet office in the way of time frames.... keep positive, OK? I am sure she is going to be just fine, even if a bit wobbly when she first comes home.
Robert and Frisky said:
I think you can give a call to the vet office and ask for the earliest time you may hear... say you have some errands to run but need to know when you may be called to retrieve her, and then you can plan your day. They don't need to know you are stressed, but I am sure they already know that much.
Ask about some things like how many other animals are having work done, and when is it expected that they will be starting on your Frisky's surgery. Ask how long recovery takes at the vet office usually, and ask them to confirm that they have your contact number. Ask what you need to bring when you go to pick her up afterwards, if anything is important to bring. Make a list of a handful of questions you have and then call for answers. I always write down my questions, and state that I am writing down the answers so please go slow.
At my old vet office, the operating vet had 2 days a week that she did works and so I am betting your vet may have a lineup of animals, so with delays and stuff, it's kind of impossible to say much except generalities... like, the surgery normally takes 45min, the recovery for males is xxx and xxx for females, that sort of thing. Even a semi-curt reception could well say 'don't plan to pick her up before 4pm' ... then at least you have some time frame.
Do not allow yourself to be brushed off; I have always told the reception that it's no problem.... I'LL HOLD FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES. That response usually gets me a few small general answers.
If you don't have a cel phone, you can impress upon them that you would like to know when you should be home for calls.
I am a nervous nellie all the time, so I'm with you on the worries, so see what you can get from your vet office in the way of time frames.... keep positive, OK? I am sure she is going to be just fine, even if a bit wobbly when she first comes home.
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Re: Took Frisky in this morning to have her spayed. Need to
My vet usually makes most of his phone calls towards the end of the day so I never expect to hear anything till about 4 pm. I figure they would call earlier if there were any problems and just generally assume that no news is good news.
My vet usually makes most of his phone calls towards the end of the day so I never expect to hear anything till about 4 pm. I figure they would call earlier if there were any problems and just generally assume that no news is good news.
Robert and Frisky
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Re: Took Frisky in this morning to have her spayed. Need to
Thanks for the replies. The vet just call me and said the Frisky is starting to lift her head in recovery and everything went well. She did have a infection in her uterus and was larger than it should have been, so I guess it was a good thing I had this done when I did. I am going to get her between 5 and 5:30.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the replies. The vet just call me and said the Frisky is starting to lift her head in recovery and everything went well. She did have a infection in her uterus and was larger than it should have been, so I guess it was a good thing I had this done when I did. I am going to get her between 5 and 5:30.
Thanks again.
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