If you are thinking of having your bitch puppy spayed..

[StillMedusa]

Can I totally recommend finding a vet who does it laporoscopically!
I've always had my pets spayed/neutered but this is the first time I have had a lap spay and the difference is incredible.

Had my 18m girl spayed on Wednesday ..earlier than I wanted but she had a terrible second season and became really reactive.. took 4 months for the hormones to settle.

The first night was rotten.. totally stoned from the anaesthetic and she cried on and off all night. The next day...back to eating and drinking and a short walk.
Day 3... can I go play now Mum?!!! No!
Day 4.. ok let's go for a walk.. off lead.. I want to play! Off she went, happy to see another dog and absolutely no sign of discomfort. Her 'wounds' are tiny.. two stitches in total. Normal walks after just 3 days.
Today is day 6 and if she didn't have a shaved underside you would never know... she's bouncy and happy and no discomfort...just as the vet said.
It cost more than a traditional spay but absolutely worth every penny!

Thank you! I need to get my 3 year old bitch spayed after her first and last litter! And was worried about it, so that's really helpful of you to post.

My bitch was spayed via laparoscopic a few months ago. I couldn’t believe the difference compare to my old dog who was spayed the traditional way 12 years ago. She recovered so much more quickly and has no scar at all (miniature breed) I’ve been recommending it to everyone

We did the same and had to stop her running around after it! Well worth the extra £120.
This vet is an hour away from us but the breeder recommended them and she is two hours away, they are the only ones we knew of who had ever dealt with our breed, the service was excellent
www.withygrovevets.co.uk