Sebastian is doing so well! :D

Hi, dear pals! Sebastian finally got neutered on Friday, 10/19. All went well!

Here's a photo journal tracking Thursday, 10/18 through, today, Tuesday, 10/23!

Thursday- the day before surgery.

We figured the cleaner his skin & fur, the cleaner his wound would be post-surgery. So, we got the bubbles out!

Scrub-a-dub-dub! Sebastian doesn't enjoy baths, but he stays still once the water hits his fur.

Good Sebastian! :)

Once the bath was done, he rubbed himself on his drying cloth...

...and on the grass...scratchy, scratch...

...then he simply laid in the sun to dry. :)

His hair soon dried off and started to look shiny & fluffy. :)

" I think I like this clean feeling after all"-- Sebastian

That's Sebastian blowing all of you a little kiss. ;)

Friday- the day of the surgery. Close to 6:30am, in a crowded waiting room at SNP/LA. Sebastian did really well considering how many big dogs, cats, and men were around. He was quite calm the whole time. They checked him in by 7:45am and said he's be in surgery by 10:45am. I called twice during work to see how he was doing and if all went well. They said he behaved & endured surgery wonderfully, and would be ready for pick up by 2pm. 

Sebastian was still pretty groggy when he was released to me. He was able to walk on his own, but we were really gentle with him. It was hard for him to get in the car, so the vet tech and I picked him up carefully and put him inside.

   The back seat was folded down to give him a large space in which to lay comfortably during the 25-minute ride home. You can see how sleepy he still is here...I drove  s-l-o-w-l-y  so Seb could be as calm and comfy as possible....I didn't want the bumpy ride to hurt his wound.

Once we got to my parents house he was given plenty of time to get out of the car. He just laid there for quite a while though and seemed afraid to get down by himself.

In the end, I had to wake up my awesome dad from his siesta to help me get sweet Sebastian out of the car.

He finally made it out and into the back porch--his favorite place. It was freshly washed with disinfectant which was great for his wound. I set up the warm, freshly cleaned garage for him too, but, as always, Sebastian chose to sleep on the back porch.

Seb also got microchipped! This is where they slipped in the chip-- ouch!

To ensure Sebastian recuperated in the most comfortable environment, I got him a larger bed to sleep on. I figured it would be softer on his wound. He slept curiously that first day, though, with his back side hanging off the bed. I think he was too groggy to pull himself completely onto the bed (?). We took the cone off as often as possible when we were sure to be observing him... He pretty much lay and slept for the remainder of the day. I stayed with him 'til 8ish pm, reassured him and staying really close so he could feel accompanied and comforted. My parents stayed with him 'til 10ish and my dad check up on him again throughout the night. Dad wakes up at 4:30am so Seb had a constant partner from then onward. :)

By Sunday, Sebastian was behaving like himself again. He was a tad slower-- less jumping and galloping--but, his spirits were pretty high & he even wanted to go for a walk! Sorry, bud! No walk for you for another week or so-- doctor's orders!

By Tuesday, Sebastian was fully alert and he's recuperating quickly! He's been eating well-- a chicken soup my darling mom made for him (chicken breast, carrots, potatoes, and yams, no salt/onion/garlic/spices). Thanks, mom!! :D  

Seb was scratching so much today that I called the vet and asked if flea med could be applied on him already. I was afraid Sebastian would scratch his wound with his paw! Vet ok'd the flea med. The cone went on again though, to make sure he didn't lick the medicated spot. The flea med had to go lower on his back to avoid it getting onto his microchip wound.

Here he is again....still recuperating, but making great strides! We'll continue to keep you posted on his progress! :)

Thank you, everyone, for making this possible for sweet, lovely Sebastian!!!

Hugs & kisses to you all!!!

Jheuli & Sebastian