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lilfoot · 02-16-2008, 07:29 AM

Lizzy had 4 teeth pulled and she was spayed yesterday and when we brought her home she smelled really bad and then last night she had diarehha and now she smells even worse.

...when will I be able to give her a bath...vet isn't in today....

YorkieAunt · 02-16-2008, 07:52 AM

If she has stitches from the spaying, I wouldn't bath her 'till after they are out. Too much risk of infection. You could try using the bath wipes. That might help, just be very careful around the stitches. The poor baby, I hope she is feeling better soon. ((hugs))

tumismom · 02-16-2008, 07:53 AM

you have to wait at least 10 days..they prefer 2 weeks..that's how long we watied!

LunasMomma · 02-16-2008, 08:43 AM

Awww, poor baby

And your poor nose

Does she have stitches or staples? If so, then you have to wait until 48 hours or so after they are removed (they leave tiny microscopic holes when removed so they need to close up) If they used surgical glue, you can bathe her now, just don't scrub that area or let it soak in the water. You may want to wait a day or so anyway, just because she's probably very sore and tender and I'm sure getting washed would just make her feel worse. Baby wipes to the rescue

hha · 02-16-2008, 09:16 AM

I just had mine spayed a month ago..they told me to wait until she got her stitches out..
you can use the little wipes on her if she stinks..

kalina82 · 02-16-2008, 09:26 AM

you should wait the 10-14 days until her stitches come out. you don't want to risk infection or the incision opening. use baby wipes and dry shampoo.

Peters · 02-16-2008, 10:24 AM

actually they usually give them a bath the next day before they go home

kalina82 · 02-16-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Peters

actually they usually give them a bath the next day before they go home

who does this? None of the vet hospitals i've worked for have done this. We try to avoid bathing them if all possible. If we need to clean them up we use dry shampoo and a towel or a wet soapy towel and another wet towel. they shouldn't be in the sink or tub for a bath and have constant water on their incision.

Ellie May · 02-16-2008, 10:44 AM

I would most definately wait til after suture or staple removal. If there are no sutures or staples, I would still wait 10-14 days. It isn't worth the risk.

hha · 02-16-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Peters

actually they usually give them a bath the next day before they go home

I have never heard that..they always say to wait until the stitches are removed until you bathe them...Mine dont bathe them after they've been spayed or neuterd..now, they have bathed them when I've boarded them out before..

JadedSmilez · 02-16-2008, 04:17 PM

My Daisy had a spay thru her belly button and hoohaw (laparoscopic spay ) And a day or 2 later she stunk REALLY bad, come to find out she has pus coming outta her hoohaw and got really sick. She had to be put on stong antibiotics and given 2 extra heaps of TLC. So my point is, if she is really stinky I would take her back, maybe somehting is not right.

kalina82 · 02-16-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedSmilez

My Daisy had a spay thru her belly button and hoohaw (laparoscopic spay ) And a day or 2 later she stunk REALLY bad, come to find out she has pus coming outta her hoohaw and got really sick. She had to be put on stong antibiotics and given 2 extra heaps of TLC. So my point is, if she is really stinky I would take her back, maybe somehting is not right.

i don't like laparoscopic sugeries for this reason. i've heard about more infections from procedures done this way then the good ol fashion way.

JadedSmilez · 02-16-2008, 08:40 PM

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i don't like laparoscopic sugeries for this reason. i've heard about more infections from procedures done this way then the good ol fashion way.

Well, I have heard really good things about this kinda procedure, thats why I did it. It did seem to have alot of more pros than cons. But with any surgery you always have a risk of some kind of complications. And, I would most definately reccomend it and do it again. Just demand antibiotics with it next time.

kalina82 · 02-16-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedSmilez

Well, I have heard really good things about this kinda procedure, thats why I did it. It did seem to have alot of more pros than cons. But with any surgery you always have a risk of some kind of complications. And, I would most definately reccomend it and do it again. Just demand antibiotics with it next time.

they didn't send you home with antibiotics for her?????

JadedSmilez · 02-16-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

they didn't send you home with antibiotics for her?????

Nope, just pain meds...stupid huh? That will be the last time my husband goes alone to pick her up from the Vet! LOL

02-16-2008, 07:29 AM	#1
lilfoot YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 769	when can I give a bath Lizzy had 4 teeth pulled and she was spayed yesterday and when we brought her home she smelled really bad and then last night she had diarehha and now she smells even worse. ...when will I be able to give her a bath...vet isn't in today....

02-16-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	If she has stitches from the spaying, I wouldn't bath her 'till after they are out. Too much risk of infection. You could try using the bath wipes. That might help, just be very careful around the stitches. The poor baby, I hope she is feeling better soon. ((hugs)) __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

02-16-2008, 07:53 AM	#3
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	you have to wait at least 10 days..they prefer 2 weeks..that's how long we watied! __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

02-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#4
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Awww, poor baby And your poor nose Does she have stitches or staples? If so, then you have to wait until 48 hours or so after they are removed (they leave tiny microscopic holes when removed so they need to close up) If they used surgical glue, you can bathe her now, just don't scrub that area or let it soak in the water. You may want to wait a day or so anyway, just because she's probably very sore and tender and I'm sure getting washed would just make her feel worse. Baby wipes to the rescue __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-16-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	you should wait the 10-14 days until her stitches come out. you don't want to risk infection or the incision opening. use baby wipes and dry shampoo. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

02-16-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I just had mine spayed a month ago..they told me to wait until she got her stitches out.. you can use the little wipes on her if she stinks..

02-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#7
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	actually they usually give them a bath the next day before they go home __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

02-16-2008, 10:44 AM	#9
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I would most definately wait til after suture or staple removal. If there are no sutures or staples, I would still wait 10-14 days. It isn't worth the risk. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#11
JadedSmilez YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 260	My Daisy had a spay thru her belly button and hoohaw (laparoscopic spay ) And a day or 2 later she stunk REALLY bad, come to find out she has pus coming outta her hoohaw and got really sick. She had to be put on stong antibiotics and given 2 extra heaps of TLC. So my point is, if she is really stinky I would take her back, maybe somehting is not right. Last edited by JadedSmilez; 02-16-2008 at 04:19 PM.