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i am finalizing the schedule for Rivel's spay on the 26th, and the vet said it's much better if she stayed in the hospital post surgery for a day or 3 so they can monitor if something is wrong. i talked about the costs, it's reasonable and i can afford it, but i am more worried because Rivel don't take to new environment well.
basically pros:
+ being watched by professional almost 24/7 (the doctor isn't on-site 24 hours but there are nurse/caretakers doing shift in-clinic every day). i work weekdays, and while my work is flexible and near my home, i can go back and check on her at lunch for 20-30 minutes and feed her, but still not knowing what she's gonna do during the time i am away.
+ Proper heat souce / incubator (since they can't regulate their temp after sedatives) and immediate medical attention if something happens.
cons:
- she doesn't take well in new environment so it could stress her
- probably gonna be kept in a kernel which she never has been before. i saw the kernel is decent size, should be enough for her to walk few steps, turn around ,etc
basically pros:
+ being watched by professional almost 24/7 (the doctor isn't on-site 24 hours but there are nurse/caretakers doing shift in-clinic every day). i work weekdays, and while my work is flexible and near my home, i can go back and check on her at lunch for 20-30 minutes and feed her, but still not knowing what she's gonna do during the time i am away.
+ Proper heat souce / incubator (since they can't regulate their temp after sedatives) and immediate medical attention if something happens.
cons:
- she doesn't take well in new environment so it could stress her
- probably gonna be kept in a kernel which she never has been before. i saw the kernel is decent size, should be enough for her to walk few steps, turn around ,etc