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02-05-2005, 06:03 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY
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| Progress after neutering I took the e collar off Archie. It was just too annoying. But, I did call the vet first and asked if we could take it off. They said, OK, as long as you notice that he isn't going after his stitches and someone will be there to make sure. Archie's been without it the whole day and he's done OK. I sometimes see him licking it but not aggressively and it's usually when he's licking everywhere in general so I know he's not after the stitches exclusively. I just said "NO!" and he gets the idea. He had the collar Wed., Thurs., Fri., and early morning Sat. That's 4 days. And his stitches are healing pretty well. I can't say Archie's terribly different since his neutering...he's been much calmer but that can be because of his pain meds. But...we met another dog while on his walk and he didn't try to run to that dog. He didn't try and mark EVERY tree...just a few of them. He also didn't spend the whole day looking out the window for other dogs like he usually does. And he's been a bit more obedient. He was always obedient, but now, he's REALLY obedient. He let me brush his teeth today and stayed close by during his walk. Maybe he's scared I'll send him off to "boarding school" (otherwise known as overnight at the vet's) again. But...He still did go after the mail man!!! I guess some things are just not meant to change. |
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02-06-2005, 04:56 AM | #2 |
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| Glad to hear Archie is doing so well! I know he had to be glad to get that collar off!! Hopefully his "good manners" will remain long after he is fully recovered from this "ordeal" ... however, if I were you I wouldn't get used to it! We have gone through these seemingly wonderful changes with Toto and before we know it ... the brat's back!!! Here's hoping Archie's new habits won't change! Keep us updated!
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02-06-2005, 05:49 AM | #3 |
Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas
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| Yeah for Archie getting rid of that collar, I bet he was happy about that! It's funny how you say Archie has been a good little boy now...Well gosh, if you had parts cut off wouldn't you be good too? LOL But, seriously I am happy to hear that he is feeling better!! Like Bettyeanne said, they could be angels one moment then their little evil twin pokes out. LOL But that is why we love them so !
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02-06-2005, 11:05 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX
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| Glad Archie is doing so well, but like other have said, he will be a yorkie terrorist before you know it. It took Rudy about a month to get his hormons back to normal.............Cindy |
02-08-2005, 04:01 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2004
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| I'm glad Archie's doing well. I'm having Tiko neutered next week and wanted to know a little more on what to expect. Did Archie seem to be in a lot of pain the first couple of days? Tiko will also be getting the e-collar and my vet says the only way she'll agree to not wearing the collar is if I sign a waver not holding her responsible if any infection should occur. someone told me that he will probably also be vomiting because of the anesthesia, did Archie vomit? I can imagine how bad the collar will be but besides the collar how uncomfortable was Archie due to the surgery? Iris |
02-08-2005, 09:16 PM | #6 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| For Yoda, he was just lethargic for about 2 days afterwards. We didn't have a neck thingy for him at all, the vet just said make sure he doesn't gnaw his stitches away. He licked a bit, but he never tried to bite at it, so we were fortunate in that aspect. He did not vomit at all, just was really slow and laid around and slept a lot. |
02-09-2005, 07:02 AM | #7 |
Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami
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| That is good to hear about Archie's progress I hope he keeps on getting better and better, sweeter and sweeter. |
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