Zira... stitches/behavioral issues.... driving me crazy! Help!

[TrickyShepherd]

Originally Posted by TankGrrl66

Ugh-I know your pain.

I got my female spayed on the 13th, and the first week just sucked.

It was as if she read my mind about everything the vet told me not to let her do, but she forgot the not part.

Kongs, squeaky toys for her to kill under supervision, bones, etc. kept me from going crazy. Probably her too.

I just walked her like crazy. At least 2 miles a day.

It's definitely insanity for both! Some days it made me wish I had a breed that was content with being lazy and sitting around.. lol

[resterline]

All these tips on keeping your GSD calm are great. Mine was spayed yesterday and we went to get her from the rescue today. She ripped out her stitches pretty badly right before we got there, so now they are holding her overnight at the vet and the rescue is supposed to try to bring her to us tomorrow if she is OK.

The good thing is that we don't have other dogs and one of us will be home with her most of the time. So, I hope I can keep her somewhat calm. If not, I have rescue remedy and benadryl on hand, as well as wine for me!!

[TrickyShepherd]

Originally Posted by resterline

All these tips on keeping your GSD calm are great. Mine was spayed yesterday and we went to get her from the rescue today. She ripped out her stitches pretty badly right before we got there, so now they are holding her overnight at the vet and the rescue is supposed to try to bring her to us tomorrow if she is OK.

The good thing is that we don't have other dogs and one of us will be home with her most of the time. So, I hope I can keep her somewhat calm. If not, I have rescue remedy and benadryl on hand, as well as wine for me!!

Good luck! I hope your time with this is a bit easier than ours was! I am SOOOOOO glad it's over! Never again! Males only!

Sounds like you are well prepared for it though!