Dad4duchess Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 We are finaly taking Duchess to get spayed, any advice of what I should do when I get her home???? All I know is she is going to need alot of rest. Do I still need to walk her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Mama Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Most likely she wont want to walk. I have a jack, very high energy. The night of her surgery she wouldn't move. I had to carry her out to potty but only did that one time right before we went to bed. However, she woke up the next morning as if nothing ever happened. :lol: I also recommend picking up some soft food to feed her. The most important thing is to try to get her to drink or lick ice cubes and eat at least a little something. That will speed up her recovery and keep her from getting dehydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 I had trouble keeping Gladis quiet she wanted to chase after Paddy You would not think anything was wrong with her, she still wanted to walk out as well. When is she going? If she wants a walk go for a short one, let us know how she gets on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad4duchess Posted February 20, 2003 Author Share Posted February 20, 2003 she goes in for surgery friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 My Peppermint that I had spayed years ago came out of surgery full of pep and energy, but she was a small little thing! I went to pick her up at the vets and I could hear her barking in the back. It never slowed her down at all. She hopped right on the couch that same night. Your girl will rest for the evening if she needs to, or longer if she needs to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I'm with my buddy behle, Daisy was hardly affected by it. She was up and around as soon as we brought her back! I think it is all up to the individual doggie. Just have to play it by ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marble Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 well i got dresden spayed through the spay neuter clinic that the pound works with. they said to keep her from running, jumping, playing etc for TEN days (yeah right, worked for three) and to make sure she did not mess with the stiches- which she didn't. hope it goes well, she'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Hey Dad4Duchess!! Where have you been?? Don't worry, erything will be fine :wink: Don't let her mess with the stitchess ok? :wink: And if she's tired don't forc her out on a walk or anything, she'll be tired on the first day or two but then everything will be fine :wink: Rowie looked as if nothing had happened to her on the second day, but on the first she was a mess! Oh, and she might vomit. Oh, and one more thing, if it's by anesethic don't let her eat breakfeast or she might vomit during the operation which is dangerouse....no water either. According to my vet... Good Luck! :D Rowie-the-Pooh And Rowie :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 we will be thinking of you on friday- it will hurt you more than duchess :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisykatep Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I wouldn't let her jump about if I were you, a dog that I walk got spayed and obviously felt alright , the owner let her jump on the bed and the sofa. Well the next morning the dog was showing pain and wouln't get up or eat so the owner took her back to the vet who found that she had torn all the inner stitches so it was back on the opperating table. I'm just telling you this because some people don't realise there are stitches inside that can come apart. The best of luck for Friday, you ARE doing the right thing having her spayed :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon_C Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 When I had my dogs spayed and neutered I just made sure that they had a nice warm comfortable bed to rest in away from draughts, and a clean fresh bowl of water, little food nearby which all is needed. Secondly keeping watch over them so they dont lick the stitches which can become itchy. With my Bullmastiff Charlie (because he had to have an operation to remove his one testicle) the vet gave me some ointment to put on to prevent the itching, and when taking him outside to toilet...I just made sure that he was calm as not to pull the stitches. Exercise of walking the dog is a no no while the belly is still healing....just plenty of rest, clean water and a little bit of cooked chicken and rice to gain her energy back, as well has a steady walk into the garden to toilet. The first day she will be too tired to do anything but sleep, but over the next few days that will change. Good to hear your getting her spayed. Doing the right thing! GOOD LUCK! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisykatep Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 [b]Good advice :x [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooeydog Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Watch the stitches for any signs of infection... redness, swelling, oozing or puss. If you notice any of that, she needs to go back to the vet. Keep her from chewing/pulling at the stitches, but licking is ok as long as she doesn't bother them too much. She'll probably just lay around for a day or two afterwards, then be back to her normal self after that, so you'll have to keep her calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad4duchess Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 ok we are going to take her to the vet in about 10 minutes on my way to school and we are getting her back at six tonight. thanks for all this advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon_C Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Charlie had a little redness and oozing so i phoned the vet but I was told it was ok it would soon clear up, and has long as he was having his antibiotics there was nothing to worry about.....anyway it had cleared up in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 :iloveyou: kisses for Duchess it should all be over now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad4duchess Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 We just got Duchess home andshe dosn't feel ike moving at all and she is just laying on her pillow thanks for all your advice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Awl, poor baby. It is better for her to just rest. She will be back to normal before you know it!! I'm sure you're happy to have her home :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I bet you're more relieved than she is Justin :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Don't worry she will be herself in no time :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad4duchess Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 it's wierd usually when I let her in the backyard to do her business she runs for five minutes pees runs poops runs runs and then comes in. just now I let here out she walked to the grass peed and walked back inside.. it was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad4duchess Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 she slept well last knight but she kept on moving around like she couldn't get comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 She'll be ok. My freebee girl actde just like that. She was kinda dazed and lazy the first night, then stiff the second day. I think in some dogs the anesthesia has different affects. Check her stitch site every day, make sure it's not getting "angry looking", (redder than it was when she came home) or swollen. Other than that, dont let her chew on it. I let Freebee lick hers a little, but no teeth. If you let her set her own pace, she'll be fine. If the site starts to look redder tho get in touch with the vet. Alex acted like nothing had happened! He was bouncing off the walls an hour after he got home, but that's not as major of a surgery as spaying is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hugs and licks to Duchess. I know it is a bit worrying because she is not her normal self but it its good that she is calm and taking it easy, that way you don't have to worry about her ripping the stiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 23, 2003 Share Posted February 23, 2003 how is she doing now? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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