Twas the Night Before Surgery....

And Shmi had no idea what was ahead of her! Her foster mom dropped her off for pre-op bloodwork and to start the painkiller patch called a fentanyl patch. Most surgeons prefer that this patch be placed at least the night prior to surgery - and it was last at least a couple days past surgery as well. She was obviously worried, but as soon as we settled her into a cage - she calmed down. I wondered whether she thought she was back in a shelter environment and made sure to give her extra loving in between clients. Before the night was over - we got her set up with an IV catheter, warm bedding, sent off her bloodwork, and unfortunately - the dreaded plastic E-collar. We left for the night with Shmi giving us a rather scolding look, yet quietly retaining her dignity - tomorrow was the big day!