The pup went in for her population control surgery on Wednesday and we brought her home again yesterday morning. She seems to be doing quite well recovery wise. The incision was about 1.5 inches long and is closed with three layers of internal dissovable sutures - no stitches that need to be removed. Her belly is shaved, as is a spot on her left front leg where they put in the IV. The nurses at the vet hospital put a little bandana on her - cute!
The only problem is that while staying overnight at the vet hospital, she got the runs. The guess is that this was probably due to stress (of being away from home) and will pass quickly - I hope it does.
Here are some photos from the last month or so. She’s in that gangly teenager stage right now - kinda funny lookin. 
What tree?
Hellooo
Sleeping under a blanket
Soft pillow
Kissy kissy
Sleeping on her prize toy
Comfy bed
Back from surgery
Like my bandana?
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(a different) alex adds this Comment:
I love your dogs.
January 14th, 2005 at 3:24 pm
Stuart adds this Comment:
Glad to hear she’s doing well. I have to mention though that it’s the first time I’ve heard it called “population control surgery”. Quite “PC” I think.
January 15th, 2005 at 1:23 pm
Alex adds this Comment:
Since we did it before she had her first cycle, it also prevents certain types of cancer too.
January 15th, 2005 at 4:18 pm
Chris adds this Comment:
I think that, by definition, the runs pass quickly.
January 18th, 2005 at 11:12 am
danithew adds this Comment:
Cute dog. I’m always glad to see when you post pictures.
January 21st, 2005 at 8:27 am
Trish adds this Comment:
Nice to hear you’re doing the responsible thing with your new pup. Between the understanding you have of these types of “high energy” dogs, the training, and getting her spayed, you give me hope for dog owners.
She is a beauty. I can’t help but notice in all the pictures I’ve seen so far, she keeps her head level and looks at the camera with her eyes. That’s disconcerting and interesting.
Trish
June 15th, 2005 at 6:11 pm