Stella's big day! (updated)

 Stella was neutered on 30th March 2023. 

That morning, the atmosphere at home was pretty gloomy. The kids were pretty quiet and no one seemed to care about their second round of breakfast at 9am. Likely all 3 kids sensed that something is coming.

- Stella, though on empty stomach since 10pm on 29th March didn't asked for food. Instead, she kept a distance observing what's happening.

- Unlike his usual self, Felix was very quiet. He didn't asked for food (normally he would be chasing after auntie already). Instead, he wants company when eating.

- Betty was the one most at ease. She ate by herself, but didn't play with Stella.

Overall, Stella appeared confident that the surgery would be a success and that the future remains bright for her.

In her absence, both Betty and Felix took their usual afternoon nap. 

The surgery was completed by 3.15pm and we picked her up at 6pm. Everything went on smoothly - she woke up quickly; a few stitches on the right side to be removed in a fortnight. In addition, she had a pair of snow boots

Though still a bit tired, she ate a small dinner at 9pm

However, life for the next 2 weeks would be different for her.

- She has to wear the cushion collar most of the time to prevent her from jumping up and down.

- She has to wear a dress (modified by us) to prevent her from licking the wound. 

- All her favourite toys had disappeared to minimise chance of her becoming playful too soon.

Finally regained total freedom on 12th April 2023. Dr S. removed the 2 stitches and Stella graciously kissed her for all that she had done for her good!

Praying that all would go well!

After removing stitches

Before stitches were removed

For the record, her first heat came on 12th March 2023.