Hope Pippa's ok. She will be woozy for a bit after the general anaesthetic but once that's worn off she should recover quickly and be back to her usual self. The children's tee shirt sounds a good idea. How old is Pippa? When's the right age to get them spayed? I didn't have Lucy spayed because I had read it can change their coats and make them wooly - does it make a big difference? - but I was lucky as she only came into season once a year. I don't think I could cope with twice a year, two lots of 3 weeks, so I think new little girl (when I get her) will probably be spayed. What do other members do?