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Originally Posted by LBH  Is after surgery day 3 and 4 the worst?!  Yesterday was awful, Moose just could not get comfortable at all. I am sleeping on the pull out sofa with him and the most sleep I can manage at night is about 5 hours.
He is attacking the stitches like crazy, I'm not sure if it is pain or itch related, probably both. The softee collar is great but he's found a way to wiggle out (mischevious as usual) so I have to stay right by side to stop him from licking. It seems crazy that I can only give him pain medicine once a day and only for five days. Tommorow is the last day he can have Metacam and I'm terrified! I know he's hurting!
He hasn't pooped yet; the vet tech said to give him sweet potato today to try to encourage him. He is only peeing once a day at most- I take him every 2 hours and try for a long time but he will only go once a day- and when he does its a huge spot. I guess its uncomfortable for him to go because of the neuter. 
The stitches on his left leg look great but I noticed his right leg had a little bit of ooziness today! Should I call the vet and bring him in?! Or is it normal to have a little seeping?
Most of all I am just exhausted and really disheartned at seeing Moose in so much pain. I knew this would be a long road but its so hard to see him restless and in pain and not be able to help. The recovery is going to be so much more difficult than I had thought- will I see a big improvement when his stitches come out? |
Oh I feel for you and for Moose. I know it is really difficult right now and the first 2 weeks are probably the worst of it. I don't remember any type of oozing on Hot Rod but I do remember that it was a little "angry" looking. I would call the vet and talk with them about it. It might just need some type of topical treatment.
Trust me, it will get better and easier. It is very hard when you don't know how and what they are feeling. Just being close to you is letting Moose know that you love him.
Poor baby just has had a time with the knees not being right and his manhood dealt with, he's probably not sure which way to go.
It took Hot Rod about 3 days for the neuter and teeth pulling to wear off and he only had that done to him. Poor Moose has his legs yet. As for the pooping, Hot Rod took a few days.
He is a little booger wiggling out of the collar. We can't have that. I'm going to pm you about that. I don't know if I sent you the info on the best way to fasten the collar.
Stay strong,it will get easier and better. It is very hard right now but I promise you, it will be a memory soon. Hugs and big kisses to Moose. And big hugs to you! Bo