Last Wednesday, Bailey's life was forever changed. She had what is described in medical terms as a uterohysterectomy. Basically, she got fixed. Spayed. She is no longer eligible to have children (puppies). She seems to be okay with the whole thing. Her incision is only about an inch long. She enjoys licking the hot pink stitches, even though she isn't supposed to. We threaten her repeatedly with the head cone if she doesn't stop, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Her tummy was shaved for the surgery, and I think it is so cute! She is now on day 5 of her antibiotics, the final day, and she gets the stitches removed on January 16. Until then, I will continue carrying her up and down the stairs outside our apartment, since she's supposed to get minimal exercise. I think that is supposed to include not chasing the cats around the apartment, but she does it anyway, despite my protests. Recently, Bailey has enjoyed the upgrade from cage to kitchen as her living quarters. We bought a baby gate, which we use to enclose her in our kitchen area when we aren't home or are sleeping. We even got her a fluffy bed and new toys. She loves to drag all of her toys out of the bed and spread them around the living room, just so I can put them back up. Anyway, I have really enjoyed spending time with Bailey while on vacation from school. I'm going to miss her when I go back to my internship on Wednesday, January 11. It was also really nice having 2 whole weeks off with my wonderful husband! I was so sad to see him go back to work. Keep your fingers crossed that I get a job as a school social worker, so Brad and I can have the same vacations every year. If not, I will be one jealous person every summer, Christmas, and third week in March.
Bailey, showing off her stitches the day after the surgery. She slept for most of the day on the couch.
A close up view of the incision. Shouldn't leave too much of a scar! Let's hope her hair grows back soon.
Bailey wasn't feeling too good when she got home from the vet. She was still drowsy from the anesthesia and was in a little pain. One baby aspirin did the trick.
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