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06-16-2010, 01:21 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Any tips on the care after LP surgery? Pixie had LP surgery today and I am really nervous about the after care. I would love to hear how you kept them still. I know the surgeon will go over things but I have a few questions if anyone can help. 1. I know she will have to be confined, does she have to be in a crate so small she can't stand up? 2. The vet said she could walk a little after 3 days, but no stairs and jumping. How much were your babies allowed to stand and walk. 3. Did you keep them confined the whole 6 weeks or as long as you didn't let them jump were they ok to walk around a little. 4.How big is the incision? Will she have a cast or bandage on? If so for how long? 5. If you are not home how do you know they are staying still? Thanks for any input. I will be asking the surgeon the same questions tomorrow but I would love to get first hand experiences. I know I will have more questions.
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06-16-2010, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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| Praying for Pixie. I know this has be a very scary and worrisome time. I am sure your vet will provide very detailed instructions for surgery aftercare, etc. |
06-16-2010, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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| I know the pack and play or a dog stroller work well for this as you can roll them from room to room to keep them near you. Some people have bought the pack n play at a baby resale shop I hope everything goes well at your appointment |
06-16-2010, 01:52 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Great Idea. I have a stroller. I had a playpen but when I got Pixie at 13 months and put her in there she dug a hole in the mesh and got out. She is going to be a challenge to keep confined.
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06-16-2010, 01:55 PM | #5 |
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| wow she is a tough cookie lol but i think she will be out of it after surgery so may not be as feisty lol but the stroller worked great for someone else I know that her york had surgery and she put the stroller next to her bed at night and he was fine. She took him from room to room with her so he was not alone as i think they feel better being in the room with you when they do not feel well. |
06-16-2010, 01:58 PM | #6 |
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| the nice thing about stroller is they are up higher too so other dogs cannot get to them as easily so may help |
06-16-2010, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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| 1. I know she will have to be confined, does she have to be in a crate so small she can't stand up? No, but not so big that she could climb up the door and be standing. No taller than she is, or not much taller. 2. The vet said she could walk a little after 3 days, but no stairs and jumping. How much were your babies allowed to stand and walk. To start, a short walk outside to go potty... on leash always. Watch her... if she seems to get tired, missteps, or seems painful... carry her back to her crate.(call the vet about being too painful) 5-10 minutes see how she does. Important not to over do it at this point. 3. Did you keep them confined the whole 6 weeks or as long as you didn't let them jump were they ok to walk around a little. When you cannot watch her closely, I would have her in the crate. It depends on the dog too... is she one to take off running or is she a bit more laid back... it may be hard to keep her quiet esp with her buddies around... she'll probably want to play and run with them. After two weeks... walks can go to 15 - 20 minutes again depending on how she is feeling. 4.How big is the incision? Will she have a cast or bandage on? If so for how long? The incision length depends on the extent of the damage and the skill of the surgeon. It really depends all on the dog and the damage done. Some may use bandages with a splint, some use casting material, Depends on the vet, the damage done, and the repair itself. Usually covered till stitches come out and depending on how well the healing process goes. May have to go in for bandage/cast changes. 5. If you are not home how do you know they are staying still? If they are in a crate that severely restricts their movement and they are relatively calm anyway, they may be okay. If she fights the confinement, she may need a sedative for the first week or two. You could try leaving soothing music on loud for her to drown out any sounds that may normally excite her. Or do day care at the vet's (some offer it to post surgical patients) or have someone come in to check on her. Pretend you're leaving, but stay and see what she does. Or set up a camera... Thanks for any input. I will be asking the surgeon the same questions tomorrow but I would love to get first hand experiences. I know I will have more questions. Yes, do ask your vet. They normally will have a very detailed plan on what to allow/ not allow again depending on all the variables.... and ask to discuss all this before they bring her out to you. It's very hard to pay attention when you're first reunited.... They should give you detailed discharge instructions in writing... Hope this helps... and many prayers for her successful recovery and I'm sure you'll do fine Note: Some dogs will be calm bc they know they are hurt...
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06-16-2010, 02:22 PM | #8 | |
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06-16-2010, 04:45 PM | #9 | |
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And, occassionally a dog will slip/fall during recovery with no harm done, sometimes miraculously, and others may not be so lucky. Prevention is always the best medicine.... and, yes, I would be highly over-protective the first few weeks. Maybe if she starts to get restless, taking her for a walk in the stroller might be good. Peek a Boo loves it. I thought he'd be jumping around wanting to get out every 5 minutes, but, to my surprise, he sat and rolled along like a King... very funny, but he really enjoyed just being pushed along. He looked around and sniffed the air alot, and appeared super content.
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