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AngeliFlad · 11-22-2005, 04:09 PM

We got Simba neutered today and it went really well. Yippieh! My boyfriend picked him up about an hour ago and even though he was sluggish at first he is now almost back to his old self. Here's the dilemma- the vet told us just to give him very little food but he seems to be very hungry? Any suggestions? I feel bad because he has been fasting since 9 p.m. yesterday. Poor Baby.

Patti · 11-22-2005, 04:17 PM

I just had my pom in last week for dental and eye surgery and the same thing she hadn't eaten since 9pm the day before and she LOVES her food. They told me to give her just a little food, I came home gave her 1/2 meal ans a few sips of water and she was fine so every 1/2 hour I gave her a little food and more water, and she was fine. I would try a little food if he has no problems give him a little more. Maya was so thirsty so I kept giving her sips she tried to keep me from taking it away each time I felt so bad for her! Good Luck

Thorsmomma · 11-22-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AngeliFlad

We got Simba neutered today and it went really well. Yippieh! My boyfriend picked him up about an hour ago and even though he was sluggish at first he is now almost back to his old self. Here's the dilemma- the vet told us just to give him very little food but he seems to be very hungry? Any suggestions? I feel bad because he has been fasting since 9 p.m. yesterday. Poor Baby.

Call me a bad mother but when Thor got home from the vet after getting nuetered, I knew he had to be starving so I let him eat. I think I gave him a 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup of kibble with warm water. He hasn't eaten in forever and I believe that they just tell you not to feed him incase he is still sick feeling from the anesthesia meds, and or also because eating alot after you haven't eaten in a while can make your tummy upset. I say give him food! Just my opinion though, so I want you to know that!

golfwidow14 · 11-23-2005, 05:30 AM

When Samson got neutered the vet said to start with just a little food at first to make sure he doesn't get sick from the anesthesia. If he's o.k. with a little then you can give him more.

chachi · 11-23-2005, 08:21 AM

Maybe give him some chicken broth its light. My vet didnt put any restrictions on food after the neuter just before.

txshopper73 · 11-23-2005, 08:23 AM

Poor little guy! I bet he is starving. The chicken broth maybe mixed with rice sound good.

SnowWa · 11-26-2005, 03:11 PM

The vet was correct in saying "give him a small amount of food" following surgery. We do this with people also. Full stomachs and the possibility of nauseousness with vomiting are not what you want right after surgery....especially some surgeries. Vomiting and retching can cause serious problems.

AngeliFlad ----- You're like a lot of people. You feel sorry for your little puppy and go ahead and give him whatever he wants -- even against the doctor's instructions -- and luckily it worked out okay. It usually does. But, there is always the little dog - perhaps only one out of 50, who does get sick and often ends back up at the vet's office or even back in surgery. This shouldn't happen and could have been avoided.

We ask people to go without anything to eat or drink before even a minor procedure that needs an anesthetic. But, a lot of people think this is unnecessary and eat or drink anyway. When the surgeons learn of this, they immediately cancel the procedure. It's rare, but a person with food or fluids in their stomach can aspirate during surgery (and die). This is a surgeon's nightmare....one that can be avoided.

Carol Jean

11-22-2005, 04:09 PM	#1
AngeliFlad Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 170	Really hungry right after neuter? We got Simba neutered today and it went really well. Yippieh! My boyfriend picked him up about an hour ago and even though he was sluggish at first he is now almost back to his old self. Here's the dilemma- the vet told us just to give him very little food but he seems to be very hungry? Any suggestions? I feel bad because he has been fasting since 9 p.m. yesterday. Poor Baby.

11-22-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 19,148	I just had my pom in last week for dental and eye surgery and the same thing she hadn't eaten since 9pm the day before and she LOVES her food. They told me to give her just a little food, I came home gave her 1/2 meal ans a few sips of water and she was fine so every 1/2 hour I gave her a little food and more water, and she was fine. I would try a little food if he has no problems give him a little more. Maya was so thirsty so I kept giving her sips she tried to keep me from taking it away each time I felt so bad for her! Good Luck __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-23-2005, 08:21 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,257	Maybe give him some chicken broth its light. My vet didnt put any restrictions on food after the neuter just before. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-23-2005, 08:23 AM	#6
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	Poor little guy! I bet he is starving. The chicken broth maybe mixed with rice sound good. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

11-23-2005, 05:30 AM	#4
golfwidow14 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: PA Posts: 400	When Samson got neutered the vet said to start with just a little food at first to make sure he doesn't get sick from the anesthesia. If he's o.k. with a little then you can give him more.

11-26-2005, 03:11 PM	#7
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,991	The vet was correct in saying "give him a small amount of food" following surgery. We do this with people also. Full stomachs and the possibility of nauseousness with vomiting are not what you want right after surgery....especially some surgeries. Vomiting and retching can cause serious problems. AngeliFlad ----- You're like a lot of people. You feel sorry for your little puppy and go ahead and give him whatever he wants -- even against the doctor's instructions -- and luckily it worked out okay. It usually does. But, there is always the little dog - perhaps only one out of 50, who does get sick and often ends back up at the vet's office or even back in surgery. This shouldn't happen and could have been avoided. We ask people to go without anything to eat or drink before even a minor procedure that needs an anesthetic. But, a lot of people think this is unnecessary and eat or drink anyway. When the surgeons learn of this, they immediately cancel the procedure. It's rare, but a person with food or fluids in their stomach can aspirate during surgery (and die). This is a surgeon's nightmare....one that can be avoided. Carol Jean