Well, Mocha is home!
He has to wear the e-collar because he has stitches and he was nipping at them. But he still can manage a smile...
I opted for the laser surgery for Mocha because the vet said it was the better than the old fashion way. However, Mocha now has stitches and is on heavy restrictions for no jumping, no playing outside and basically (as the vet put it), no acting like a dog for 2 weeks. I'm puzzled because I thought this was the better procedure and would have faster healing. I was then told by the tech that if I had opted for the old fashion way, then Mocha would have no restrictions and no external sutures...now I'm really puzzled and quite miffed that I am putting Mocha through all of this inconvenience. I didn't expect that neutering would be that complicated. Also he had to stay overnight....from what others have said, this may not be the norm? I'm beginning to wonder if I need to change vets. This vet clinic is a very nice clinic but they do seem to charge a lot for things that appear unnecessary....well, they were pushing for me to have all of Mocha's baby teeth to be extracted by this time if he still had them...luckily he has all of his adult teeth in. Also, they charged me for flea treating him even though he is already being flea treated...they said that this was standard procedure of all animals that stay overnight. Don't get me wrong, they are all very nice but I wonder if another vet may be different about their "policies". Besides, the vet that has been assigned to all my pets seem rather rough with them. He was not very sympathetic when Mocha was resisting during the ear exam (they have this fancy schmancy ear scope thing where you can watch it on tv) and thumped Mocha on the nose when Mocha struggled a little while having his nails clipped.
But Mocha is a little trooper. He is acting very normal and aside from the e-collar is doing fine. He can't drink too well or lick me too well with that collar on but he still tries to do what he can with it. And Mishka is being a good big sister (most of the time!)
Oh and this one is for you, Jami....Mocha sitting by the patio door and the infamous bell he won't ring....
