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Originally Posted by RebelBelle  Oh Lauren I was feeling better but I'm such a worry wart. Jamie is still whimpering and can't get comfortable today. He still hasn't had a bowel movement even though I keep taking him out. My roommate says she thinks he is whimpering because he thinks that I will take the onsie off so he can lick. But I'm worried because when I feed him it seems like he just can't get enough and I don't want to feed him too much and make him sick. I just don't know what to do. And I'm still tired because everytime he moved at all last night I woke up. I hate to call my vet about it because he thinks that I spoil Jamie (and I do). Even yesterday before I took Jamie home the vet said that knowing Jamie he would probably use it to get sympathy for a week or so. I guess the difference between me and the vet is that I am Jamie's mommy and I can't tell when he's overacting or when he really needs something. I wish he could talk...  |
Why don't you use a onesie instead of the e-collar?
I'm sure he'd be way more comfortable that way.
Whimpering is a sign of pain.
Did the vet give you pain meds?
I know sometimes they don't for neutering but if the dog's body can handle the meds, there is no reason not to give them.
Sometimes it takes a couple days after surgery to have a bowel movement.
I wouldn't be worried about that right now (well, okay if it was Ellie I would be worried but it is okay
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Probably about 24 hours after surgery, I just let Ellie eat as much as she wanted because she didn't appear nauseous.