Lovable Dachshund Puppy 'Doesn't Know What Planet She Is On' After Getting Spayed
Spaying or neutering your dog or cat is an important step in a pet's life, one that helps control the animal population, as the saying goes from "The Price Is Right." It also has health benefits for the pet too, like eliminating the heat cycle in female dogs and reducing infections. Then, of course, there's the post-surgery high that both the pet and the person experience, the former from the pain meds and the latter from the elation of having their furry friend back home safe and sound. This TikTok video perfectly sums up the experience, as an influencer dog mom chronicles her lovable dachshund pup Lady's groggy post-op state perfectly.
@abbybaffoe She doesn't know what planet she is on 😭😭🥲♥️ so happy baby girl is home safe and sound
"She doesn't know what planet she is on," the video is captioned, as the influencer films herself picking up the young dachshund, who is "so cute and so out of it" after getting fixed at the vet. Of course, the content creator admits she was expecting the pooch to be "drugged up and sleepy," and the dog certainly looks dazed and droopy, tucking herself in for a nap while wearing a cute little medical onesie.
Luckily, she's told she'll get nothing but love, snuggles, and treats after the procedure, and viewers ran to the comments to wish Lady a speedy recovery and offer support to her mom, with many posting pics of their own pups post-surgery. Thankfully, looking at other videos on the TikTok influencer's page, Lady recovered quickly and has been living her best life ever since!
The benefits of spaying or neutering your pet
Getting your pet fixed — referred to as spaying for females and neutering for males — has numerous benefits, from contributing to a longer, healthier life to helping reduce the number of stray dogs and cats that wind up on the streets and in shelters. It's really a win-win for everyone.
Aside from helping control the pet population, fixing your pet offers a myriad of health and behavioral benefits, from greatly reducing cancer and tumor risks to decreasing roaming and aggression. Fixed pets are less likely to want to run out of the house, a stunt that leaves them in danger of disappearing, getting hit by a car, and being attacked by predators, among other things. Spaying and neutering also helps eliminate spraying and marking around the house, as well as yowling and the erratic behaviors associated with the heat cycle.
Also on the plus side, fixed dogs and cats often live longer lives on average. Despite what may seem like a high medical cost upfront, in the long run, fixing your pet saves money on long-term vet bills and taking care of litter after litter of unexpected babies. If paying the average cost at the vet is a challenge, look into reduced-cost and free spay and neuter options in your community, or adopt a pet from a reputable shelter that has already taken care of the procedure.
Always consult your veterinarian before making changes to your pet's diet, exercise, or care. To find an accredited veterinarian in your area, you can search the American Animal Hospital Association's online database.