Crystal was spayed today...

[ShelbysMom]

I will be able to take her home tomorrow at noon. They closed her up with staples.
How can I get her into my SUV for the way home? Her normal way of getting into the car is that she puts her front paws on the seat and I lift her back end until she's level. She can jump out of it by herself. Is this safe for her to be doing this a day after surgery?
She's like 60 lbs. and I can't totally lift her by myself.

[davet]

i would let her in the way you have but keep a tight leash on her when getting out, or if concerned aske if your vet if he/she will wrap an ace bandage around her because you are afraid she may just ignore you and jump....either way, a tight leash grip on her is essential

[ShelbysMom]

Thanks davet,
When Shelby was spayed years ago, she was much smaller and I could just pick her up. This one is already a full size dog at 6 months old.

[Marty]

I am sure someone in the office would be willing to help you get her in! They always help me, as they know my back is not good...

[ShelbysMom]

She did great. It was a much smaller incision than I was expecting. It's only 2" long. She has pain medication for the next 4 days. They weighed her and she is 63 lbs. at 6 months old.
She's large and lovely.