Hi, ya'll. I've been traveling for a couple of weeks and have just caught up with this forum. George and Gracie grew so much while I was gone. They are now 51 and 49 pounds. Lots of gorgeous wavy chocolate scruffies. It's amazing what a sight for sore eyes these little wild things are!
So, my question: They both are 6 mos. now and are scheduled for neutering/spaying tomorrow am. They have been sharing a very large crate. I know that Grace will have a more significant response to the surgery. Should I get her into her own crate? I have a smaller crate that she can barely stand up in - with her head down a bit but she can turn around in it. What I'm wondering is: 1. Should she be separated from George during reocvery? 2. Is the small crate a positive or negative? 3. How long will she need to be kept inactive?
I can't imagine Gracie slowing down for anything, so I just need to know how much I need to intervene, or will her pain and recovery slow her down without "mommy" imposing restrictions on her?
So, my question: They both are 6 mos. now and are scheduled for neutering/spaying tomorrow am. They have been sharing a very large crate. I know that Grace will have a more significant response to the surgery. Should I get her into her own crate? I have a smaller crate that she can barely stand up in - with her head down a bit but she can turn around in it. What I'm wondering is: 1. Should she be separated from George during reocvery? 2. Is the small crate a positive or negative? 3. How long will she need to be kept inactive?
I can't imagine Gracie slowing down for anything, so I just need to know how much I need to intervene, or will her pain and recovery slow her down without "mommy" imposing restrictions on her?