 Purred: Tue Feb 19, '08 6:04pm PST |
 | |  | | My mommy was in the same financial bind when she rescued me so she found a local discount spay and neuter clinic. It's not the same as the humane society, but she learned her lesson. First of all when she got me back I smelled like poopy and there was a little left on my plastic travel crate that I was in all day. My mommy wasn't happy about that at all. Then a few days later there was some puss coming from my owie, my mommy was sad, but decided to keep an eye on it. The puss stopped, but a few days later I started bleeding from my owie, at this point my mommy was in hysterics  She had to take off work early and take me to the regular vet. Fortunately they were able to give me some antibiotics and it all cleared up and I felt all better  My mom isn't sure why the discount place didn't place offered pain medication, but not antibiotics. Also, be sure to ask if they use a general anesthesia or a local anesthesia. I believe the general anesthesia is used by private clinics so that they can operate and remove the entire uterus and ovaries. They usually have an assistant there at all times monitoring the animal during this time. This also makes it more expensive. Sometimes at the discount places they will do a lighter duty, local anesthesia and just remove the ovaries. Also, it is not guaranteed the assistant will be there. Don't be afraid to ask!! Many animals are spayed and neutered by the humane society and discount clinics all the time and maybe I just had a rare and horrible experience, but just make sure you are educated about the process. Good luck and remember, either way the end result is the same. No babies and less homeless pets! |  |  | |  |
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