GETTING MY GOLDEN RETRIEVER FIXED// Spay Surgery Recovery

[@sarahhoffmann2048]

My dog is getting spayed tomorrow and reading these comments makes me feel a lot better knowing I am not ridiculous for feeling bad about getting it done. I am so sad to have to see her in pain but I know its for the best :(

[@plantifulalex]

I feel you! Remember it's all temporary and will be over soon!

[@imamalfoy37]

Yeah same, but mine got fixed today

[@eumainnnne]

my dog is getting spayed next monday and im so scared 😭😭 i feel so bad for her

[@ghozty_2162]

My dog had baby's but we're getting spay for her but I heard they die ?

[@belmum1689]

​@@ghozty_2162 All Surgeries are risky and its normal to be worried I am getting my 6 month old kitten spayed next week and I am worried, but thanks for contributing to the overpopulation of dogs. Just in Australia alone 200,000 cats and dogs are put down every year in animal shelters b/c there is not enough people for them all, breeding kittens and puppies effects all those animals who are waiting in animal shelters.

[@toottootbleetbleet]

I recommend the onsie route for anyone. Yes the cone prevents chewing but they can still scratch at the spot. As long as the onsie fits properly it will prevent both

[@nibeditasaikia2359]

But can they pee and poop while being in the onesie???

[@shenise79]

@@nibeditasaikia2359They do make some that have an opening to pee and poop. I bought a couple for my girl and they worked great.

[@madeleineg5026]

My dog went to the vet yesterday I was freaking out worried that he wouldn’t be okay. Thankfully he is fine. I found this video and it helped me understand what was going to happen, so I could get things ready for when my dog came home. I am rewatching this today so I can learn more. My dog is still feeling sick but is feeling better.

[@plantifulalex]

I'm so glad that you found it helpful! That's exactly how I felt and wanted something to watch like this. I hope your fur baby feels better so soon!

[@truckinfasho2397]

Thanks for the video! Such a great video. My puppy is almost 8 months, and I have really been dreading this surgery. This video has brought me assurance, insight, and strategy!

[@plantifulalex]

I'm so glad it helped! Remember, its all temporary and will all be over with soon!

[@jenniferm5088]

Making my dog's appointment to get spayed. I have been avoiding it for months because I hated the thought of her being in pain, but I know it's for the best. Thank you for sharing! This will help me prep!

[@yessi2067]

CAn I spay my dog if she’s 2?

[@leahcoco4967]

@@yessi2067 yeah

[@MegaCupCakes420]

How did ur baby do?

[@zonilarzonilar4368]

Thxs my puppy is going to spayed tomorrow..we are very nervous ..so watching your video makes us more relax..thx my puppy is going to be 6 months this march the 2nd..🙏..thx sweet doggie you have and you are adorable mommy

[@missy2539]

The onsie had been the best route for us. The first few nights, we did have Buddy sleep in his cone only. By night 3, I had him in the onsie and cone but took the cone off during the day because he was miserable. Right now, he is 9 days post op and is strictly onsie inside the house. My anxiety levels have been through the roof because he was jumping on the sofa a day after surgery, and he has had more zoomies than ever before lol. I constantly check his incision, and everything looks great and is crusting up well.

[@ALINA-of2jz]

she is adorable 🥺💛💛 my dog is getting spayed today and i won’t be picking her up until 3:30.. i’m so nervous and have been crying since!! lol. thanks for this video 💛

[@plantifulalex]

how is she doing????

[@Sexybutdeadly]

Same

[@mialu9541]

Hii! im having the same problem my dog is getting spayed tm and im in my bed rn crying nonstop, I heard many stories where dogs die from complications. plz lmk how ur dog pulled through after the surgery

[@KoriLuvsU]

@@mialu9541 I kinda rare to for a dog to die from getting fixed! They just might be sad and soar and drowzy

[@harrypotter4276]

My dog got the surgery since Tuesday and this is day 6 for her. She’s doing good ❤

[@shantelleadeline6053]

I know Weedborn has the best CBD products ever.

[@SarahE1811]

I found you as I was looking for these types of videos after my dog was spayed this week 😩 it’s good to see that some of the things we don’t think are normal are and they all go through similar stages, my dog is now on day 6 of her spay and she has been going through a phantom pregnancy 😩 it’s so sad because she so confused and anxious and treats her toys like her puppies she’s so protective of them 💔 I’m hoping she’s ok after a few more days ..... but it’s so hard to keep the cones in and stop them from running and climbing I literally spend my time walking around behind her 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@plantifulalex]

oh my goodness that sweet baby!!!! She will be back to normal so soon! Maybe get her lots of new "babies" for her to love on

[@BritgirlTX]

Did she go through the phantom pregnancy after the spay? Awwww …

[@lichizl2921]

Did she cry first night ?

[@Coco-wm8qo]

I know if you ever have a kid you guys are going to be great parents!! 🙂🌟 love you Nala!!

[@plantifulalex]

awe thank youu!!

[@tikiortaka]

Both the owner and the dog are so pretty!!

[@danielacuenta3024]

Thank you so much for this vid ❤ my Maltese just got spayed and I am worrying about every single thing atm. I don’t want her to get hurt or feel uncomfortable so I’m trying my best

[@hlecaros]

My miniature red poodle had his surgery today. Not neutered, he had a retained testicle and had to be removed, the other was left intact since it is fine and he can live a normal life with just one. Thank you for this video!

[@YesToTech]

Your dog is so adorable!! Love golden retrievers! :)

[@plantifulalex]

Thank you:) I am pretty obsessed with her if it wasn't very obvious haha

[@katie0698]

My daisy Mae just got spayed too. I cried so much when I saw her she looked so sad and in pain.

[@plantifulalex]

omg I know its heart wrenching!

[@sfuterfas]

My beagle puppy just got neutered on Thursday. When he got out of surgery he was so out of it and just slept the rest of the day. The next day he was back to his old (young) self. I have tried everything to replace the cone the vet gave him. A baby onesie (he got out of it), inflatable collar (he was able to chew the velcro), and dog onesie (he was really sad and depressed in it and didn't want to move, even though it fit him well). Honestly, the cone so far has been the best thing for him. We don't put it on him unless we can't watch him or at night when we're asleep. So far he hasn't really been bothered by this whole procedure.

[@jonblaz1]

My dog was done 2 days ago. Has the horrible cone but I take it off and play with her. She has diahhorea from the pain killer so I’m stopping that as she doesn’t seem in too much pain. She’s a kelpie so she is Very full on active

[@quemotiger1]

At 25:04 is the reason why I didn’t choose the onesy outfit over the cone. The belly should not be rubbed on the floor. Plus she can lick over the wound and then the fabric can still get wet.

[@plantifulalex]

worked out really well for us, to each their own!

[@missyfw3]

I didn’t think to use an airplane pillow so that my dog could get used to cone smh!! My dog will be getting spay tomorrow and I’ll def try the airplane pillow all day today!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@BritgirlTX]

This is such a great vlog for dog spaying answers! My Weimaraner got spayed 2 days ago ( I’m like you I counted surgery day as Day 1). Ugh I am so ready to be at Day 10 and in the clear at Day 14 lol. You showed the real side of it all in your vlog. Thanks for sharing! 🐾🐾. P.S. dogs with long snouts need the cone shaped collar. They can easily get to their stitches with the cute round donut ones 🍩. I wanted the cute shaped one but after seeing that it’s pointless for the long snout dogs … I just saved my coins. I have 2 other dogs and it’s really difficult with all three wanting to be outside together. I figured it out though. The colllar can’t fit through the doggie door so the other two use that and when they come in the one with the ‘cone of shame’ waits for me to open the slider door! 🐾🐾

[@cathygentry505]

I just had my Chihuahua Papillon mix fixed 3 weeks ago she's just fine. Your furbaby will be just fine... I think it's as hard on us pup parents as it is the fur baby. The stressor is to keep them from being too active for the first 2 weeks other than that ur furbaby will be good

[@JAMESlock1911]

My dog got spayed three days ago. The morning after she would not eat. By that evening she was eating again. I feel bad that she has to wear a cone. I found it helpful to frequently rub her ears and face. She is comforted by it and it must feel good since she is unable to reach those areas because of the cone.

[@TheFlutterrbye]

I just had my Bella spayed. Shes a G.S./ Belgian Malinois x. My experience was a little different. Her doctor felt that the cone wasn't necessary. She did get some pain meds. I can't see her stitches at all. Her favorite words are belly rub, so checking the area is very easy. She did try to lick it alittle after I brought it to her attention, but she also knows leave it, so she left her area alone. I'm now on day 5, so far shes doing great. I really enjoyed this video and do wish that I had seen it before the surgery. The comfort it would have brought would have helped relax me alot. Again thankyou for sharing. Nala is beautiful.

[@cieloluna2811]

My dog is Belgian as well and she get spayed next Friday. I’m so scared trying to look up everything. What did you do? My dog gets anxiety and that scares me because I don’t want her everywhere.

[@TheFlutterrbye]

@@cieloluna2811 I used a large t shirt knotted at the top to help protect her surgery area, they do sell shirts made for after surgery on Amazon. I also, with the vets okay gave her Olly Melatonin Sleep, to help her relax. I give this to her on the 4th of July as well. Its actually good for your pup. I'm sure all will go well and she'll be back to normal in no time at all. No fetch or any type of real activity for a few weeks. 😊

[@TheFlutterrbye]

Pick up a large beef bone, the pork bones splinter. That will keep her a happy busy girl for awhile. You'll be a great pup mom, both of you will come out very happy.

[@alexanderibrahim5663]

The can you breath anxiety got me at the beginning haha the shift from aww to OMG

[@plantifulalex]

hahaha🙈

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

My puppy never needed a cone, my vet told me most dogs do not need one and they should only have one if they are biting at the wound, licking is fine. The cone causes more discomfort than is needed. She was also playing with toys and wanting to go on a walk 6 hours afterwards haha.

[@tiffanysalisberry9711]

I just got my shih poo fixed last night and I actually cried like a big baby but I hated putting my dog through that!

[@divyashet5079]

My dog s getting spayed this Saturday, my heart says no,its painful..my mind says it's for her good health go for it..m confused

[@plantifulalex]

I felt the same way

[@Hila_at_Home]

Love golden retrievers - mykids really enjoy watching videos like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@plantifulalex]

haha I'm 30 and feel the same way

[@dollmm23]

Thanks a lot for posting this video. Im watching 2 years later, but the procedure is the same, and the information is very helpful. ❤

[@melissaperez1903]

I was kinda iffy about getting the recovery suit but after watching this I'm glad I got it for my Dog

[@lizrochester80]

Honestly after her spay, my dog was back to her normal self by day 3 post-op and I couldn’t stop her from running or jumping. She ripped off the cone by day 3 too - she’d never tolerate one of those jumpsuits either! Thankfully, she’s healed okay with her oral antibiotics and I’ve been cleaning and applying antibiotic ointment twice daily. Can’t stop her from licking everything off though. It was super red and irritated from the stitches initially but then the redness calmed down after the stitches were removed by day 10.

[@katrinarhoden3805]

My pup just got neutered yesterday and I absolutely hate to have him in this cone, he hates it too and looks miserable 😢. Thank you for posting your video it has helped TREMENDOUSLY ❤️!

[@cecilradford9956]

Oh my goodness gracious me!! You are quite simply such an amazing Mummy to Nala. Nala is so gorgeous and lovely. She is so lucky to have such GREAT parents. This is the 2nd video I have watched, the 1st being your video collecting her, and I think maybe you are my FAVOURITE doggie Mummy. You are so SMART, CARING and LOVING. I love your videos so much, as I no longer have any dogs. I am nearly 75yo, and I have had dogs most of my life from 13yo onwards, but decided that when my last dog passed away(31st March, 2019), that it was not fair to get another one, due to my age. Us doggie lovers worry about their future. I have to say that it does amaze me that you do not have more subscribers, as you are so lucid, informative, ultra kind and fun loving. Your videos are in no way boring, and as for your doggie voice, well that is so cute, and certainly NOT ANNOYING. So there, my rant is over, haha!! Thank you, once again for sharing, and please take care of yourself and your "loved ones", cheers.

[@plantifulalex]

awe thank you so much!!!!

[@Ayesha-Az]

Thanks for sharing jour journey Alex. I have a 15 months old Golden boy, Shelby. He has started to hump on everything and everyone :). i think its time to get him fixed. My Question is, is the onesie only for female dogs or ,can it be used for male dogs as well? to be honest, i dont want to use the cone. Thanks a bunch

[@sandetownzen5443]

My babies, Hope and Faith, are 6 months old and getting spayed and hine dew claws removed on Tuesday; I am nervous and anxious. I just want to do everything to make them as comfortable as possible. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@plantifulalex]

How did everything go???

[@ruushalibarkasse5998]

Thank you for this video . It is really very iinformative and cleared all my doubts. My Princess elsa had her spay surgery yesterday and doing surprisingly well. M just praying for her speedy recovery. 🙏🏻

[@plantifulalex]

I'm so glad it was helpful! How is she doing now?

[@eringirlboygirl]

Hi, I’m hoping you see this. How are things 2 years later? Any regrets? Concerns that have come up? I’m debating whether to get my 2 year old golden spayed or not. There’s so much conflicting opinions about it! Thanks for sharing!

[@plantifulalex]

Things are totally fine and normal for us!

[@Carolbbtur]

OMG, I have a golden retriever, She is 6 months old now, and We schedule to spay her next month. I cried with your video, Your dog is so sweet. I'm happy she is fine and the process was fast. Hope the same for my dog.

[@plantifulalex]

I feeeeel you!! Yours will be fine too! I swear the human is more traumatized lol You'll both do great. It will be all over with soon!

[@joannaraj5407]

My dog is getting spayed tommorow. This video is super helpful...

[@KoriLuvsU]

My dog got spayed and we got her an hour ago!my dogs name is peach btw!and she is a small dog! When we got her she looked so sad and was so tired I feel so bad She is sleeping rn but she can't eat anything for 2 hours! But my dad said after 2 hours maybe 3 I can give her a treat!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lavanyalea]

Thank you! My lab is genting spayed in 4 days and this video has been super helpful. We tried the onesie last weekend and within hours Fuji has chewed the top to make it a v-shape off shoulder look (great!). We are getting 2 different onesies this week and I’ve told the vet to give her the cone as well, she’s a little Houdini! My biggest concern is how to keep her calm when most people told me by day 2 their pets are back being full of energy and bouncy. So I might give the CBD a try!

[@plantifulalex]

haha what a stinker! How is she doing now??

[@lavanyalea]

@@plantifulalex she was back to full energy within 36h post op :O destroyed 1 dog suit (chewed the legs then shimmied the rest off), when she had another suit and cone on she could still get 1 leg out of the onesie, and the 3rd time she had the cone on she destroyed it! And her bed too. Clever but naughty… she pushed the cone against the edge of the bed so she can get her snout outside the cone! But luckily all that is behind now… we’ve had our postop vet check and she’s all clear :) can run around chasing sticks again.

[@plantifulalex]

@@lavanyalea hahah what a character!! Glad she's doing well and its all behind you now:)

[@BritgirlTX]

We have 2 other dogs and she would try to capture the Yorkie in her cone! I had to swoop in and save her a few times!

[@cafilmbuff]

I feel you! I'm feeling the same way about my pup. She just had surgery and now the wound maintenance. uggghh

[@krowkovtuber]

bro i'm legit crying, what is this sentimental music and an adorable dog mourning her ovaries 😭😭😭😭😭

[@midwestmasocist]

Oh my god 💀😂

[@olgasatsuk9675]

My lovely JRT girl will be spayed tomorrow and I'm soo nervous, when I see those sad eyes I've started crying. It is especially stressfull that we are in Kyiv now and have a war in country, so I can't help thinking about those air raid alerts in the city and begging all gods that vet's neighborhood wouldn't be bombed while we will be having surgery there :( Thank you for your video

[@plantifulalex]

oh my gosh, my heart. how is everything going?

[@mackintoshtravels7171]

Our 6 month female German Shepherd is at this very moment getting spayed, a hernia fixed, and microchipped. I'm going crazy thinking about what's to come after I pick her up. I don't want her to jump on the sofa like she loves to do and I'm going to go buy some brain games for her. She has many toys as it is right now, but I do have 2 new ones to give her later. Thanks for the video!

[@ella-louisewhite7938]

I'm so anxious for my american bulldog's spay. I'm looking at getting a baby pen (soft-sided mesh sort) and vetfleece, and a suit (and disinfectants for the cone, wound, home and bedding). She's never been in a crate or playpen, ever. Would you think it's necessary to have her in a pen for recovery? How was infection management? I know I'll have the cone on for the full fourteen days, I'm so nervous. She's my first ever dog and my absolute baby! Did you feed specific recovery recipe dog food?

[@ncumisaokuhlenamba5481]

This vid helped me a lot but my dog is very active she’s on day 5 today but since yesterday all she wants is to play 😫😫😫.

[@plantifulalex]

It's soooo tough bc they start to feel better and you're like nooo calm downnnn. How is she now??

[@cinthyact]

Thanks for your video , I have a black Labrador retriever, she on day 2 after her spay surgery. I pretty much brought my mattress to The living room too to sleep with her . I thought I was the only but I’m glad to know you did it too lol.

[@plantifulalex]

Great minds! It made such a difference!

[@havenv.sanchez9708]

Ugh! I'm so glad I found this video. It's 11 pm and I just can't leave my dog because there was a puss coming out on her incision but her wound is fully scabbed. It's her 5th day today btw.

[@plantifulalex]

so sorry you're dealing with that! I think that's totally normal but definitely reach out to the vet to make sure its not infected. I called my nurse friend when this happened to Nala and she said it happened to her golden too. Hoping she recovers soon! You've got this!

[@crystalpierre4962]

My puppy just came home from being spayed we can’t help her a lot cause no mater was she is scared or in pain and we can’t keep her away from the door that separates her from her brother’s and she won’t take her pill we gave her a puppy cookie with the word Pupsicle on it we tried ham and peanut butter bread to get her to take her pill but she did not eat them she did eat a bit of our training bits for puppy training and since the were small she ate them but no pills so far

[@plantifulalex]

how is she doing now??

[@Jimbo0o617]

Just came across this video. Our vet recommended getting it as early as 6 months - she just turned 8 months and she’s getting it tomorrow. I’m nervous we’re doing it too early. Also - I’ve seen the onesies but in my mind, trying to get it on would run against the wound. We got a cute little strawberry donut. She has a grade 1 heart murmur so I’m very nervous about her going under but I know our vet wouldn’t said it was dangerous or not

[@lupefiascooo]

I just got my 5 1/2 month old pitbull puppy spayed The vet said to do it at any early age but I saw google kept saying larger dogs should wait. I hope I didn’t make a mistake!!

[@plantifulalex]

awe what a sweetie!! I don't think you did anything wrong! You're just being a good dog mom:) I think with retrievers especially its better to wait but I'm sure you're fine!

[@alextammayo3953]

@Saira Khanom I got mine spayed today and she's 3 months😭

[@fantasy4261]

Should have waited until at least 1 year

[@mariaasmrr]

once a dog has their first heat cycle it’s a 8% chance/risk of them getting mammary cancers, after their second cycle it’s around 30% chance so you definitely want to spay them before their 2nd cycle. some people do suggest letting them have their first cycle as stated in the video for bigger dogs because they can have the risk of less joint growth due to the early spaying, with that being said it is all personal choices and there is nothing wrong with you doing it at that age! there are so many benefits to spaying, i see it as a “do i want my dog to have cancer or do i want my dog to _____” type of thing as a owner, and if i’m being honest i have seen a dog go through cancer and it is god awful. i think you made the right decision (in my opinion)

[@fantasy4261]

Mammary tumors have over a 25% chance of appearing in non spayed females; approximately 50% of them are malignant. Mammary tumors are more common in intact than in spayed females; in fact spaying before the first or second heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of developing mammary tumors. Median age on presentation is 10 to 11 years. Not to mention spayed females can still get mammary tumors it’s just less common. Waiting until 1 will still give benefits.

[@kaviawest1459]

My Yorkie puppy coco got spayed yesterday at banfeild pet hospital to!

[@plantifulalex]

Did you guys have a good experience? I have not been fans of them in the past but I was happy with how well she recovered:)

[@marielbellan]

Nala is so beautiful 😍 this vlog was what I needed. My dog is getting spayed in 3 weeks and I wanted to see if there were vlogs that would help me prepare for it so thank you for doing this. Was she able sleep through the night with the come on? Or was she having trouble sleeping during the night?

[@plantifulalex]

Thank you! I was looking for this kind of video too bc I was so nervous so I'm glad this was helpful! She actually did really well through the night. She would get up a couple times and readjust or try to chew on a bone but couldnt. It was sad. I kept making sure she was comfortable and the cone wasn't digging into her skin. I'm so glad I switched to the softer cone. Good luck!! It'll be done and over with soon!

[@marielbellan]

@@plantifulalex yes this is so helpful (I might vlog the whole thing too just to help others if they need it as well). I guess what stresses me out is that I have to go to the office full time and I’ll only get to be with her for the first two days (even though my boyfriend will stay with her because he works for home just knowing I won’t be there brakes my heart

[@plantifulalex]

@@marielbellan at least you'll be with her those first couple days and your bf will be there the rest! Thats a huge blessing. She will sleep a lot:)

[@ChristopherLee1002]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm taking my dog , Nyla, 😁 on Monday and I'm a nervous wreck. I also just ordered a onesie and I'll have it on Saturday; so that's a relief. Thanks again! ✌🏼💗

[@plantifulalex]

Awe Nyla and Nala:) It's so nerve wracking just remember, it's all temporary. Definitely keep a very close eye on her while the onesie is on but its sooo much better than the sad cone!

[@robinroland638]

Thank you for sharing your story my dog is getting spayed Jan 20th and my dog is 1 but I am a nervous wreck because the vet I am taking my dog two said that my dog had to stay overnight so I was not too happy about that but your story really helps me feel a lot better seeing how your puppy did so well and did a good job

[@plantifulalex]

Awe! The anticipation is so hard. Once it’s over, it’s over and all in the past!

[@BritnyCharron]

My baby boy going to get fixed in a couple weeks he a golden retriever to ❤

[@sienna3830]

My pug got sprayed yesterday! I’m currently giving her lots of cuddles and kisses she also had 1 heat cycle then I got it done for her.

[@plantifulalex]

those cuddles and kisses are very very healing!

[@Jimbo0o617]

I’m getting nervous bc my vet wanted to get it done before her first heat cycle. Now I’m questioning it after reading the comments

[@Volt_.]

My dogs getting castrated today, I’m nervous as anything. But I know it’s for the best, and he’s fit and healthy. So things should go just fine! But there’s always downsides to complications!

[@estefaniavasquez3288]

I was worried a lot about having a second surgery on my female pup (in fact she had it because a bad stitching) so I was desperate, but once you realize the 14 days or more in complete recover finished the stress and worry which lays on you mind suddenly starts to disappear and your dog would start to run like a crazy guy and play like everyday. The thing is that don't desperate, be patient with the recovering time and respect it

[@plantifulalex]

Exactly!

[@its.briannaaa]

What food do you give her it’s cause I have a golden retriever and I don’t know what kibble to give her

[@plantifulalex]

She eats raw from Maev and also Unknibble from Spot & Tango!

[@its.briannaaa]

@@plantifulalex thank you!!

[@pmablack]

Thank you for showing the recovery with a larger dog! My mastiff mix girl is going on Monday morning to be spayed and this video really helped me to know more and be less worried about caring for her when she comes home.

[@yessi2067]

My dog is 2yrs old is that age ok to spay her ?

[@pmablack]

@@yessi2067 that’s usually the best age for large breeds 😊

[@katella]

I have a mastiff German shepherd mix. She is 16 months now. But I want to put off getting her spayed until next spring/early summer. I am a bit worried about getting her out of the car after the op. I know she's not going to be happy with the cone. How did it go with your dog?

[@pmablack]

@@katella honestly I thought it would be horrible but it wasn’t too bad! Definitely buy a suit if you know your pup will hate the cone, my girl didn’t try to get at her stitches at all but the suit was much easier for her to deal with. She also is very active so we did get some trazodone so she wouldn’t get too crazy and rip her stitches. When we brought her home we tried to pick her up but she jumped out on her own and was okay. I probably would get a little ramp if I were to do it again.

[@katella]

@@pmablack thanks for responding! I will try to prepare and get a suit for her and some new toys and treats. I'll have to get lots of those because I also have a border collie who keeps tabs on how many treats are given out. The biggest problem might be keeping those two from playing too roughly. Glad to know that there are post op suits for these big pups! Thanks for the info!

[@ingridfrangos2246]

Thank you so much, Nola is so beautiful, I have a golden retriever too, got her surgery yesterday, and your video has been so helpful 😀😀😀😀

[@uuhpoppy8412]

My dog Luna got her surgery today so she can’t have babies. Got home and 5 hours later theres blood dripping all down her leg. Her wound opened a little bit and so at 12 at night has to go to the vets for a check up. £190 for a checkup.

[@billylize]

If they did something with this or nothing at all?

[@Bellllllz]

If yall try the onesie WASH IT FIRST factories are SO GROSS you don't want them germs by any sort of wounds Thanks for the info and coconut tip

[@rachelgoodyear19]

My dog got spayed today and the vet said I was allowed to walk her just no jumping ,running ,playing with other dogs for 10 days

[@jp-hh9xq]

Tomorrow my Rottweiler fur-baby gets spay, after a really rough third heat. 2nd was brief though, and not sure if this was sort of a 2/3 heat, which are the tough ones. Been very apprehensive! This video made me feel so much better. Agree with all your points! It will all work out for the best for the dog! Gonna be a tough two weeks when we pick her up tomorrow. We got an inflatable collar, but one from Amazon that is very wide. Was like 19.99. High ratings. No, I'm not linking anything. Just think this style makes total sense. Hope I am right. The cone of shame seems to have some comfort issues. Glad it was brief and now thinking about one of these body socks but I think she will just rip it right off if she doesn't like it.

[@jp-hh9xq]

I think the trick might be the collar has to be wider than the dog's nose is long. I'll let you know if this works or if she bites it through in one day. Seems like a fine line.

[@plantifulalex]

How is she doing now??

[@jp-hh9xq]

@@plantifulalex She is doing really well. Day 6. No swelling or issues. she is doing well and doesn't mind the donut mostly ... mostly. Thanks for asking! ❤️ incision looks good. She really wants to jump, play, and dig though and it's hard to tell her she has to rest more. She's like, enough of this already.

[@jp-hh9xq]

Oh one thing. I watched one other video after and the vet in it said the body socks can sometimes rub the incision and bring more attention to it than without. Considering that very good point, we are not going to get a body sock. That didn't occur to me initially, but makes logical sense. The donut is XL and is exactly big enough that she can lick her behind and girl parts, but not the incision. So it really worked out great!

[@jp-hh9xq]

Adding: My own vet said she likes the body socks so I'm not dogging them, just that video did make a point which seems to make sense.

[@dianec9656]

Hello! I just got my lab fixed, it has only been 7 days. How did your golden's incision look like after a week? Also, my lab had a brownish discharge too! The vet told me that she was in the first phase of heat before getting her spay, so it is normal to have discharge after getting fixed.

[@plantifulalex]

Hey! So after a week the incision was scabbed up well and I just let it go and made sure not to touch it so I didnt transfer bacteria. There still might have been some redness around it but that is just inflammation. As long as puss isn't coming out, it should be good. Hope your baby recovers well!

[@harineupane314]

Thank you very much for video! I am getting my Lab Mikey spayed after sometime. I am so nervous right now. Once again thank you😊

[@plantifulalex]

Best of luck!!

[@ortallevitan1]

awww little buddy! so cute

[@plantifulalex]

the sweetest!

[@paolaarletty6525]

I’ve read some golden retriever breeders actually recommend the dog is at least 2 years old but preferably 4 years old to spay/neuter them. Many even make this a requirement within their contract before you purchase a puppy from them. And those that don’t trust, allow you to purchase their dogs on a co-ownership agreement just until the puppy turns 2 or 4 years old solely on the basis of the spay/neuter situation. It’s THAT serious. Pawparents, PLEASE ask your breeder and trusted vet about the ideal time to have your dog undergo these surgeries. For goldens, sometimes their coats change after they have been spayed or neutered and other changes are seen on them, too. Just something one shouldn’t take lightly, specially as it relates to the health of your dog.

[@chrisronan676]

My 65 pound Lab-Rottweiler had to wear cone, yet she managed to get through doggy door. After 10 days, cone was in pretty sad shape.

[@Ahmadahmad-wi9pe]

Thanks for the great video. Do you think it’s necessary to get the spaying done ? I have a shitzu and her appointment is in the morning and I can’t sleep because I’m stressed about it. Every vet recommended I get it done

[@plantifulalex]

I’ve heard both sides to it so it’s really hard to say

[@hannahfair6490]

You’re amazing dog mom! Just went to your page and seen you were pregnant prayers your way keep it up mama!!

[@MarSpooders]

My dog got spayed today and she cant even walk. We had to strecher her to my bedroom. And she is heavy

[@Sunshine-bw1kx]

Whats her age

[@hdfloyd]

My boy shishpoo gets fixed tomorrow this was very helpful. I am very hopeful, glad your dog is doing well. Your eyes are amazing you should do like eyeglasses commercials :)

[@plantifulalex]

how did it go?? haha thank you!

[@hdfloyd]

@@plantifulalex all is going great Hershey is on day 6 and the "onezie" was a great idea he hates that cone.

[@ClNDY2.0]

My dog got spayed today, she cannot move, she cannot do anything. It is painful to pee. She has a giant wound and she was crying all day. Please give these dogs love!❤

[@DemersFamily978]

Took my dog to get spayed on Monday it broke my heart leaving her there 😭 the first night she cried a lot but it’s Wednesday night now she’s back to normal

[@lighttheway5088]

Surgical vests are so much better than the cones

[@KeigeOleMoku684]

How does he do his business? How often did you have to wash the onesie?

[@plantifulalex]

I washed it every few days. I just unsnapped it and tucked it up very carefully so she could go potty

[@holiday311]

My Bella goes in tomorrow but she's 7 and pees and gets scared when I try to pick her up. She also refuses the kennel I was going to use but I guess if she's loopy, maybe? Idk. I'm really nervous for her. I don't know what to do because I have steps going to my house too. I can make a ramp, but I don't think she'll use it. This should be quite the adventure.

[@CatherineSunnysideJournals]

Okay, this may be TMI, but as a human who has had my uterus and ovaries removed, I was shocked to find out after my surgery that I still bled for a week or so post-surgery and had to wear sanitary pads for a while. I wonder if that is what your dog was doing? When you think about it, they literally remove and close her cervix and so even that is an internal wound up inside her vagina. So brown discharge from her vagina makes sense to me. My ob/gyn described female insides after a hysterectomy as, imagine, the sleeve of a sweater (the vagina) and someone sews the cuff closed (the cervix). That area needs to heal in addition to the internal incisions from the uterus and ovaries. It's just my thoughts, I'm not a doctor, but it makes sense to me after my human spay experience. My little dog just got done this week and so far, so good.

[@norin7411]

Thanks for this video my baby miniature schnauzer is going tomorrow for spay .

[@plantifulalex]

I hope it was helpful! How is she doing now??

[@tammyjohnson1884]

I dread the day that I have to take my mini schnauzer 😞

[@SergioPerez-vs6vk]

I'm going through now. My dog got spayed today, and she looks miserable, and I feel so bad for her 😔 I want to cry 😢

[@plantifulalex]

it gets better, I promise!

[@SergioPerez-vs6vk]

Thank you

[@lissethd.8345]

My golden had her first heat in Jan 30. And it stopped. March 7 is her surgery is that too soon or should I reschedule????

[@plantifulalex]

I think that’s fine but the vet should be able to give you the best advice. I think it’s good that she had one though!

[@UknownWorlds]

I have to get my noodle neutered as well. Pleaee leave a link of that blue collar thing. I need it for my labrador.

[@plantifulalex]

Here you go! amzn.to/3zpfAtT

[@kathyrodriguez7636]

My dog got spayed today she lives with my bf so she’s not really as comfortable at my house she’s been walking back and forth wanting to go outside , I take her out she peed once but I think she wants to leave I’m not sure what to do since my bf family don’t allow dogs inside not sure what to do I’m worried she might open her stitches

[@WhimsicalFamilyLife]

Ahh, poor puppy! Happy she has you!

[@plantifulalex]

Awe thank youuu!

[@stalagex]

My dog is getting spayed In a few days and I had to look for some reassuring comments about her getting fixed

[@mialu9541]

This is so useful! I am getting my dog spayed tm and im having a nervous breakdown, I can't stop crying Im so nervous for her Ive heard tons of stories where the dog doesn't make it through and I can't stop but think what if she doesn't make it? do you have any advice??

[@plantifulalex]

I felt the same way, its all temporary and it'll be over before you know it.

[@crystalpierre4962]

My puppy is getting spayed in 15 days and we are hoping she does not go in to heat because she never has and we don’t want her to get in heat before her surgery and we’re told she can’t eat after midnight so that means no breakfast one of her brother’s all ready got spayed she got some of her shots yesterday the first shot she didn’t notice the other two the vet had to hold her to give her the rest her second oldest brother still needs to be spayed she’s very energetic and hyper so she will need the cbd to keep her calm and not running around and we can’t let her get tackled by her second oldest brother I hope she doesn’t have to stay at the vets for a night after her surgery I hope it goes well

[@plantifulalex]

How is everything going?? The cbd was SO helpful. www.mysoulcbd.com/collections/pet-cbd

[@blessedbeauty9851]

I just wanted to say that your vlogs are amazing & so information and I was completely shocked when I just saw that you don't even have 1k subscribers yet! You totally deserve more engagement hun 💖 Thank you for this vid - helped with my pup who just got spayed on friday 🐾

[@plantifulalex]

Awe thank you so much!! Working on building it up because I truly enjoy doing this so much! Hows the pup doing since surgery??

[@blessedbeauty9851]

@@plantifulalex she's doing pretty well! Thank you 😌 she's a trooper for sure ❣️🐾

[@plantifulalex]

@@blessedbeauty9851 glad to hear that!

[@aphrodite5206]

Thank you so much for sharing your guy’s journey! My Daphne is getting spayed Friday and I’m a nervous mess lol. Also, I have recently switched from her normal vet to a holistic one. Like you, I agree that there has to be healthier options for our babies and turns out there is! Also switched her to a raw diet and can see a huge difference.

[@plantifulalex]

How is Daphne doing?? I definitely need to look into the raw diet.

[@aphrodite5206]

@@plantifulalex she’s doing so well! She’s on day 10 and should be all good by Friday. Hardest thing keeping her from playing lol. I recommend it! It’s not as pricey as many people believe it to be.

[@angelacunningham8153]

I’m literally crying watching this! My dog is ten and she’s getting spayed in two days due to some lumps in her mammory glands. Ugh!!! 😭😭

[@plantifulalex]

awe that sweet baby!! You are doing what is right for her and it'll be over before you know it!

[@orochikaiba]

What was going to the bathroom like for Nala with the Recovery Onesie? Did you have to unbutton it or remove it temporarily? I have a 5 month Beagle Rat Terrier mix that the vet scheduled her to be spayed in a month and was just curious. I appreciate this vlog also as a window to what we might be facing. It's nice to see an in home experience. Way more realistic and helpful than those "instructional" vet post surgery vids from inside the vet

[@plantifulalex]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I kept it on her but unbuttoned it and carefully rolled it up and tucked it in so it didn't get in the way and it let her incision air out for a couple minutes while she was outside. Everything will go great and be over before you know it!

[@orochikaiba]

@@plantifulalex thank you so much for the reply. This does help ease some of my anxiety

[@kristenhart3]

How old was nala when she had her first heat? I have a female chocolate lab!

[@plantifulalex]

right before a year old

[@shrabani1000]

My eight month old is geting spayed tomorrow. She is a campus dog and eats and sleeps with us, while spending considerable amount of time with the other campus dogs outside. I am very worried about how she will react to being confined with her mobility restricted for two weeks. She is hyperactive and is forever jumping around. I am scared shitless.

[@leticiacanseco5696]

What size is her onesie I have my dog daisy spay on sep 4 she is one year old

[@plantifulalex]

Its an XL and it definitely stretched out but I think it was good so it wasn't tight against the incision