Yesterday's blog....

I surgicated!!!! (that would the correct medical terminology, of course!) First case of the day was a kitten who need to be neutered and who also happened to have a prolapsed rectum. My partner did the neuter, the veteriaran started to repair the prolapsed rectum and then let me place a few stitches until we ultimately decided to euthanize since the owner wasn't willing to do care at home. So yes, the first animal that I actually got to have some "scalpel on tissue action" is now dead. *sigh* However!! In the afternoon, I actually performed my first spay on a cat. Well, actually, I couldn't find the stinking uterine horn so the vet had to find it for me but after that it was smooth sailing. Still needed someone to be a third hand to hold things because my co-ordination is NOT there. The vets are great and so patient and willing to teach. Too cool!  Oh – and no zip-ties since it was a cat. The hardest part was actually being able to see the linea alba because our incision is only allowed to be an inch wide. Let me tell ya – that is one freaking tiny hole! I got lots of pictures on my real camera but none on my phone so you'll have to wait to see those pics! What an amazing trip. Thanks for the comments – the little pieces of home are nice. J