I am a complete wreck:(

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Lauren,
I just wanted to tell you that I am going to Try to Bring my Laptop to work today. I'll try to get on and Check up.. ((((HUGS)))).
I enjoyed our convo last night. It was great to Finally talk to you

Lori,
your call meant so much to me. I bet you were surprised though, at my accent, which you cannot "hear" on YT. Sheilagh has the same one. It's what happens when you live in South Africa soooo long.
Hope your Gran is doing okay,
Lauren

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by ryorkies

Lauren, when you took Mango in did they take her temperature?
How does the area around her incision look?

She had no temperature and the incision looks fine, not at all red or inflamed. I am keeping a careful watch on that. I have to be so vigilant because she absolutely hates the collar... treats it like clothes, which she will not wear EVER. I have managed so far to get her to sleep at night with a baby onesie. For the first time this morning, on top of everything she tried to lick her stiches for the first time, so I do not let her out of my sight.So a whole new question here - do you think I should persist with the collar? She becomes like a little bucking bronco when I put it on and I am nervous she will jeopardize the incision/stitches.
Whew!!! Who knew this would be so hard for her??!!
Lauren

[ryorkies]

Originally Posted by laurenr

She had no temperature and the incision looks fine, not at all red or inflamed. I am keeping a careful watch on that. I have to be so vigilant because she absolutely hates the collar... treats it like clothes, which she will not wear EVER. I have managed so far to get her to sleep at night with a baby onesie. For the first time this morning, on top of everything she tried to lick her stiches for the first time, so I do not let her out of my sight.So a whole new question here - do you think I should persist with the collar? She becomes like a little bucking bronco when I put it on and I am nervous she will jeopardize the incision/stitches.
Whew!!! Who knew this would be so hard for her??!!
Lauren

Perhaps a Belly Band might be helpful?

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by ryorkies

Perhaps a Belly Band might be helpful?

I know the boy dogs use them. Do you think I could pick one up at a pet store? I have a PetsMart and PetCo fairly close by. I wonder if she would be able to yank it up if she sunk her teeth into it, the way she does if I attempt to put anything on her?

[ryorkies]

It might be worth the try. The ones we have used were made by friends, but I am sure that they must all use the same principle and use velcro.
I just hope you find something that will make her more comfortable and there for make things easier for you too.

[melanie daley]

How's Mango doing?? I've been thinking about you guys all day!! I just remember how exhausted, and a complete mess I was.... Hope you are both curled up together right now taking a nap!!!
XX

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by melanie daley

How's Mango doing?? I've been thinking about you guys all day!! I just remember how exhausted, and a complete mess I was.... Hope you are both curled up together right now taking a nap!!!
XX

Thanks Melanie, she is sleeping on my lap right now. I had posted in the "sick/injured" thread on someone's suggestion, and I was given the recommendation of yogurt. I know she loves it, so maybe this will help. I just want to see her eat something, anything and actually keep it down. You're right about being a mess. I am SO sleep deprived, I feel like I did when my son was a teeny baby (many years ago). Last night I slept with her crate right next to me, kept waking all the time to sneak up on her with a torch, just to make sure she was not throwing up in her sleep. The exhaustion I don't mind, it's watching her like this that tears my heart out.
Lauren

[melanie daley]

Originally Posted by laurenr

Thanks Melanie, she is sleeping on my lap right now. I had posted in the "sick/injured" thread on someone's suggestion, and I was given the recommendation of yogurt. I know she loves it, so maybe this will help. I just want to see her eat something, anything and actually keep it down. You're right about being a mess. I am SO sleep deprived, I feel like I did when my son was a teeny baby (many years ago). Last night I slept with her crate right next to me, kept waking all the time to sneak up on her with a torch, just to make sure she was not throwing up in her sleep. The exhaustion I don't mind, it's watching her like this that tears my heart out.
Lauren

I totally understand!! I didn't sleep for THREE days!! Literally!! I sat up ALL night watching her and making sure she didn't lick or bite her stomach.. Roxi had a really hard time but in different ways.. So has Mango gotten sick lately? when was the last time she threw up?? Is she drinking any water? how bout Nurtical?? Sorry so many questions!!! I'm just concerned for her!! (and you)
XX

[SophieRose]

Hi, Lauren. "The torch was a give-away to your accent" My concern for Mango is that she needs the antibiotics to insure there is no residual infection associated with the surgery. Is she able to keep any of the antibiotics down? If it isn't the pain meds, then like human, she could be sensetive to the antibiotic. What is she taking? Clavamox? I would definitely revist the vet via phone ($$), and find an alternative. As you know, her surgery is equivalent to a hysterectomy and no one has major surgery with preventative medication.

Make sure she doesn't become too frisky and try to nap when she does. Warmly, Deborah PS At least a human can say "oh, that hurts" or I don't like the place, Momma. That is the reason that I carry my pets into the vet's office. The drive over seems to set off the alert initially.

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by SophieRose

Hi, Lauren. "The torch was a give-away to your accent" My concern for Mango is that she needs the antibiotics to insure there is no residual infection associated with the surgery. Is she able to keep any of the antibiotics down? If it isn't the pain meds, then like human, she could be sensetive to the antibiotic. What is she taking? Clavamox? I would definitely revist the vet via phone ($$), and find an alternative. As you know, her surgery is equivalent to a hysterectomy and no one has major surgery with preventative medication.

Make sure she doesn't become too frisky and try to nap when she does. Warmly, Deborah PS At least a human can say "oh, that hurts" or I don't like the place, Momma. That is the reason that I carry my pets into the vet's office. The drive over seems to set off the alert initially.

So funny you caught that "torch" bit. Usually I try to remember my "Yankee" phrases, and should have used the word "flashlight", but I forgot
I just checked the antibiotic label. It says "Clindamycin". I was also concerned about suspending the treatment; I worry about the potential for infection. However, after each dose she has thrown up intermittently for the rest of the day. Initially we thought it was the pain meds, but she has had none today. The Vet gave me anti-nausea drops which I gave to her this morning 20 mins before the antibiotic. She started vomiting again soon after, so obviously she cannot tolerate it. I am slightly encouraged because the amount of vomiting today is not as profuse as yesterday, when she was actually projectile vomiting.
I am watching her like a hawk and don't let her out of my sight for a moment.
Thanks for your concern, as always.
Lauren

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by melanie daley

I totally understand!! I didn't sleep for THREE days!! Literally!! I sat up ALL night watching her and making sure she didn't lick or bite her stomach.. Roxi had a really hard time but in different ways.. So has Mango gotten sick lately? when was the last time she threw up?? Is she drinking any water? how bout Nurtical?? Sorry so many questions!!! I'm just concerned for her!! (and you)
XX

She does not seem to want water at all, so I hold an ice cube for her and she does lick it,'til it's half gone, which is a very good thing. It is now just before 3 - two hours since she last threw up, so I am fairly encouraged for now. I have given her a few licks of the Nutrical as well. I'm sorry your Roxi also had a hard time of it as well...poor baby. I hate that we have to put them through this. The look on Mango's face just tears me to shreds. I can already feel when I pick her up how much weight she has lost since sunday.
Lauren

[AprilLove]

Lauren,
I am so sorry your little Mango is going through this! I am sending prayers, that she will be better in no time. As far as the e-collar, I wouldn't push it. My oldest, a Bichon, went absolutely bonkers when I put an e-collar on him when he was neutered. I took it off right away and just watched him like a hawk and would not let him lick his stitches. If you are able to watch her 24/7, then you can catch her when she is trying to lick them. If not, maybe a onesie is your best alternative? We are sending hugs and kisses to mango and a big HUG to you, mommy. Mango, you will feel better soon, I am sure of it!!

[melanie daley]

Originally Posted by laurenr

She does not seem to want water at all, so I hold an ice cube for her and she does lick it,'til it's half gone, which is a very good thing. It is now just before 3 - two hours since she last threw up, so I am fairly encouraged for now. I have given her a few licks of the Nutrical as well. I'm sorry your Roxi also had a hard time of it as well...poor baby. I hate that we have to put them through this. The look on Mango's face just tears me to shreds. I can already feel when I pick her up how much weight she has lost since sunday.
Lauren

Well sounds like a slight improvement.... thats promising!! Keep us posted on how she progresses thru the day, as you can tell by how many people are asking, everyone really cares for Mango!!!!
XX

[laurenr]

Originally Posted by AprilLove

Lauren,
I am so sorry your little Mango is going through this! I am sending prayers, that she will be better in no time. As far as the e-collar, I wouldn't push it. My oldest, a Bichon, went absolutely bonkers when I put an e-collar on him when he was neutered. I took it off right away and just watched him like a hawk and would not let him lick his stitches. If you are able to watch her 24/7, then you can catch her when she is trying to lick them. If not, maybe a onesie is your best alternative? We are sending hugs and kisses to mango and a big HUG to you, mommy. Mango, you will feel better soon, I am sure of it!!

Yep, if you remember from my posts many months ago, Mango, unlike her Mama, is so NOT the fashionista... I can barely get a harness on her to go out, and she has deigned to wear only one, and that's it. I have snuck a onesie on her very late at night for her to sleep in the past two nights. Between this new concern of the chewing and the throwing up, I am going slightly bonkers here. This little girl is my absolute treasure and I will NOT let her down ever. I wish I knew the "magic button" that would make things right for her, at least with the throwing up issue. I really don't mind if my life comes to a stand still right now because I just don't want to be anywhere else anyway. I am just so completely thankful that it is possible to stay home with her all the time. If I was working right now, I would be SO fired.
Lauren

[melanie daley]

Hows Mango feelin'?????