One of the cool things about working at a vet clinic, is the chance to see and learn so many new things. I was able to look on when Rylee our puppy was spayed, and thought Aislinn might enjoy a similar experience as she is very intrigued by anatomy and science. (Also prepping for an upcoming visit to Body Worlds.)
I was planning to just take Aislinn, but our day worked in a way that I gave Tara the choice of whether she would like to come too.
We arrived in time to watch the end of a feline spay, see the veterinarian do the final sutures, and get a look at some of the removed "parts". Aislinn was quite into it, but Tara turned away once or twice and wasn't a big fan of the medicinal smells.
Then we got to watch a dentistry for a dog, and the girls were enthralled with how similar the procedure was in comparison to their own tooth cleaning.
Seeing things like how the i.v. catheters are put in, how the animals are intubated and placed on oxygen, and the different tools the doctor's use was very exciting.
We rounded off our visit by saying hello to all the animals, and playing with one of the staff's puppies.
The girls were thrilled, the surgery not being Tara's favorite, but all around a great experience.
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