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eroar2 · 07-19-2005, 07:39 AM

Yeah no worries! you're right, either way he gets the same amount of time with someone at home

That's the most important thing

And by the time he comes to work with you he will be 100% so it won't matter anyways

sneri13 · 07-19-2005, 09:40 AM

Mac and Mellie had invisible stiches so I didn't have to have the collar or worry about licking

chachi · 07-19-2005, 09:47 AM

Chachi is gonna be neutered this month. I will only put the lampshade on if he is chewing his stitches. I think a onsie is a good idea.

Itspuppyluv · 07-19-2005, 10:53 AM

Gus wouldn't leave his stitches alone but he was miserable with the collar on so I put him in a onesie. It worked great. He wore the normal onesie during the day when I could watch him but at night I had to put him in one with pants because he could get his nose in the leg hole and reach the stitches.

atm2004sheila · 07-19-2005, 01:10 PM

Alley was neutered by laser and had internal stitches. He didn't bite at them at all and there was no need for the cone thingy. Three months later I noticed that one of his stitches didn't dissolve and was irritating him. We headed to the vet where she pulled it right out with tweezers and he didn't flinch! Good luck with Maximus!

Sydney'sMom · 07-20-2005, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv

Gus wouldn't leave his stitches alone but he was miserable with the collar on so I put him in a onesie. It worked great. He wore the normal onesie during the day when I could watch him but at night I had to put him in one with pants because he could get his nose in the leg hole and reach the stitches.

Aww..what a cutie! He's beautiful.

YorkieMom2 · 07-20-2005, 07:14 AM

Just courious as to wether your vet requires the dog to stay the night after being neutered. My vet is very good to us and loves Diesel and Daisy, but even after I begged her, she said she would feel more comfortable if Diesel stayed at the vet the night of the surgery..I dont agree, therefore have been ignoring the fact that he needs to be neutered..

whispersmom2 · 07-20-2005, 07:25 AM

What a sweet vet to make your baby a onesie..So many people on here use them and cut a hole for the tail..I routinely put either bitter orange or tea tree oil about 1/2 inch from the wound to keep them from licking. At my house with so many critters they will take off the collars or onsies and lick each other. . But with the products I mentioned, everyone leaves the others alone..

lily's mom · 07-20-2005, 10:07 AM

Awww, poor little guy!

We hope you won't be under the weather too long! Sorry I can't give you any advice Samantha, but Lily and I are both sending hugs and kisses to Maximus.

Itspuppyluv · 07-20-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydney'sMom

Aww..what a cutie! He's beautiful.

Well, thank you. So is Sydney, her face could not be any sweeter! Does she get away with everything? I don't know how you could tell her no.

Angel4791 · 07-20-2005, 02:36 PM

I used a baby onesie and just cut a hole for his tail. It worked very well except before you take him out to do his business you have to undo the snaps and roll it up then do it back up again. At night I put the collar on but let him sleep in the playpen (he is usually crated). I felt mean but I really didn't want him pulling out any stitches. We did the collar at night for 4 days and I left the onesie on him at night for 8 days. The vet told me 5-7 days.

Good Luck!

Sydney'sMom · 07-21-2005, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv

Well, thank you. So is Sydney, her face could not be any sweeter! Does she get away with everything? I don't know how you could tell her no.

Thank you!

She doesn't get away with everything from me...but her Daddy is another story. He's a bigger softie.

Sydney'sMom · 07-21-2005, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieMom2

Just courious as to wether your vet requires the dog to stay the night after being neutered. My vet is very good to us and loves Diesel and Daisy, but even after I begged her, she said she would feel more comfortable if Diesel stayed at the vet the night of the surgery..I dont agree, therefore have been ignoring the fact that he needs to be neutered..

I had to sign a release form, and agree to bring her in the next day for a check in order to bring Syd home the same day. But they told me that the only reason to keep her is for observation...but someone isn't there over night anyway...so if something happened I'd feel safer if she was home where at least someone would be there to take care of her. Besides, she had enough trauma for one day. I wanted her to sleep in her own bed where she feels safe.

YorkieMom2 · 07-21-2005, 01:41 PM

I think I will talk to my vet about that. I would much rather have diesel home so we can watch him. I dont think I would be able to sleep without him up against me on one side and daisy on the other...

whispersmom2 · 07-21-2005, 01:56 PM

Ask your vet to do the blood panel a few days before and then ask him to do your baby the first thing in the morning. That way he can react from the anesthesia and get a pain shot before coming home to you. Just make sure he drinks, pees, poops and doesn't jump..
Let us know how it goes.

07-19-2005, 09:40 AM	#17
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	Mac and Mellie had invisible stiches so I didn't have to have the collar or worry about licking __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

07-19-2005, 09:47 AM	#18
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Chachi is gonna be neutered this month. I will only put the lampshade on if he is chewing his stitches. I think a onsie is a good idea. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-19-2005, 10:53 AM	#19
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	Gus wouldn't leave his stitches alone but he was miserable with the collar on so I put him in a onesie. It worked great. He wore the normal onesie during the day when I could watch him but at night I had to put him in one with pants because he could get his nose in the leg hole and reach the stitches. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

07-19-2005, 01:10 PM	#20
atm2004sheila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 96	Alley's stitches Alley was neutered by laser and had internal stitches. He didn't bite at them at all and there was no need for the cone thingy. Three months later I noticed that one of his stitches didn't dissolve and was irritating him. We headed to the vet where she pulled it right out with tweezers and he didn't flinch! Good luck with Maximus! __________________ Alley's Mom, Sheila

07-20-2005, 10:07 AM	#24
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Awww, poor little guy! We hope you won't be under the weather too long! Sorry I can't give you any advice Samantha, but Lily and I are both sending hugs and kisses to Maximus. __________________ Lily and Dawn

07-19-2005, 07:39 AM	#16
eroar2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 446	Yeah no worries! you're right, either way he gets the same amount of time with someone at home That's the most important thing And by the time he comes to work with you he will be 100% so it won't matter anyways

07-20-2005, 07:14 AM	#22
YorkieMom2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 133	Just courious as to wether your vet requires the dog to stay the night after being neutered. My vet is very good to us and loves Diesel and Daisy, but even after I begged her, she said she would feel more comfortable if Diesel stayed at the vet the night of the surgery..I dont agree, therefore have been ignoring the fact that he needs to be neutered..

07-20-2005, 07:25 AM	#23
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	What a sweet vet to make your baby a onesie..So many people on here use them and cut a hole for the tail..I routinely put either bitter orange or tea tree oil about 1/2 inch from the wound to keep them from licking. At my house with so many critters they will take off the collars or onsies and lick each other. . But with the products I mentioned, everyone leaves the others alone..

07-20-2005, 02:36 PM	#26
Angel4791 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 118	I used a baby onesie and just cut a hole for his tail. It worked very well except before you take him out to do his business you have to undo the snaps and roll it up then do it back up again. At night I put the collar on but let him sleep in the playpen (he is usually crated). I felt mean but I really didn't want him pulling out any stitches. We did the collar at night for 4 days and I left the onesie on him at night for 8 days. The vet told me 5-7 days. Good Luck! __________________ "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant"

07-21-2005, 01:41 PM	#29
YorkieMom2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 133	I think I will talk to my vet about that. I would much rather have diesel home so we can watch him. I dont think I would be able to sleep without him up against me on one side and daisy on the other...

07-21-2005, 01:56 PM	#30
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Ask your vet to do the blood panel a few days before and then ask him to do your baby the first thing in the morning. That way he can react from the anesthesia and get a pain shot before coming home to you. Just make sure he drinks, pees, poops and doesn't jump.. Let us know how it goes.