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 |