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Originally Posted by Pajama Mama  Hmmm. I'm reading what you all wrote and first of all, I'm kicking myself for not asking about pain medicine. That said, LucyBelle did really good. There WERE a couple of times when I thought she was in pain, though...by the way she was acting. Anyway, do you think our location might be a reason why no pain medicine was offered? I'm in south Georgia in a rural, farming community. Our vet sees the smallest doggies and kitties up to the biggest sheep, cows and horses. He's a hometown boy who went off to school and came back to set up practice. He knows his stuff, though...just does things a bit different. The "barbaric" description made me giggle a little bit. I will ask him about pain medicine in general when we go back for follow up next week. I'm curious to know....
That said, he spent quite a bit of time in Haiti after the earthquake helping with humanitarian relief and something to do with the animals there, as well. He has a big heart..although he did accuse me of spoiling Lucy Belle! I'm quite certain he hit the nail on the head.  |
We're all pretty much just doing the best we can according to our understanding and here trying to learn so try not to worry too much about the past. I think you are right - it may just be that a large-animal vet is just so used to not dispensing pain medicine to farm animals that he just sort of treats them and canines all the same. I am so glad your girl's spaying is all behind her and no more heats and a much better chance not to get certain cancers, etc. It is so good once surgery is over and done! I had so dreaded my former Yorkie, Jilly, being spayed due to her small size that I put it off far too long and once it was over I was over the moon with relief. All the best to you and your little LucyBelle and hugs from us.