Maggy May, I Don't Understand!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 12:11 PM

I've been so tired since Maggy's May's spay, I don't even know how much sleep I've had this past week but I know it's not been a lot. Trying to take care of Maggy May and trying to be there for my husband and family since my husbands brother passed away this week has been stressful. After Maggy's incision came open, I decided to confine her to her kennel pretty much (only allowing her out to potty on her puppy pad & to walk over to her food and water dish if she chose to that I have outside her kennel.) I have have a food and water dish inside her kennel as well. She's been doing fine, finally started having formed bowel movements but wasn't drinking as much as she normally did before her spay, so I made sure to give her some water with a lil kayro mixed in throughout the day. I've had to do a lot of running with my husband these past two days for funeral arrangements and trying to get everything ready for the funeral tomorrow morning and I've had my daughter or one of my sons to stay in my room with Maggy May while I'm gone to keep an eye on her and make sure she's ok. I was up till 8 something this morning and when I was finally able to go to sleep, my hubby would come in and out of my room and let Maggy go potty and give her some water & put her back in her kennel. Well, about a half hour ago, she had diarrhea in her onesie! My son said he came in to check on her and found it. I don't know if she ate some of it or what, but she's now puking! I'm panicing worrying about her getting hypoglycemic. She puked about 4 times in a row. I rubbed some kayro on her gums, cleaned her up and she's now laying here on my lap taking it easy. I don't understand why she got sick, she was fine when I finally laid down this AM. It's been 6 days since her spay, did any of your furkids who were spayed ever get sick like that 6 days after they were spayed? She doesn't want any food or water now, I tried but she doesn't want it. I'll wait for a bit and let her tummy settle and then try again. Any ideas on why she'd get sick like that? It's been one thing after another lately and now I'm worried if she doesn't get better today I'll have to miss Kenny's funeral tomorrow. I know I've asked for so many prayers lately & you all have given them so much and so willingly, but I'm asking if you'd say a prayer for Maggy today that she'll start eating and drinking and be ok so I can go to Kennys funeral tomorrow morning. It's gonna be the hardest day for my husband and I really want to be there for him as well as pay my last respects to Kenny. Thanks in advance everyone.

SANDYSAND · 07-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Poor baby... she just had major surgery (blessings for having her spayed!) I don't know where you live, but where I am, it's nasty hot! Those factors will put ANY dog off their food! Let her rest up from the surgery and see if she doesn't perk up and want to eat. In the meantime, you could try coaxing her with a bit of cottage cheese or a scrambled egg. It's important that she drink very important, whether she feels like eating or not. If you can't convince her, you might be forced to use a syringe to dribble the water in her mouth.
Good Luck! Hope she's feeling MUCH better by the time she goes to the vet!! Sending prayers for you and yours! You are having a very hard week but remember after the storm comes the calm.

kezza · 07-13-2008, 12:33 PM

I wish i had some useful advice to give you..I feel helpless! I would say keep offering the food now and again, maybe just mild stuff like chicken & Rice or scrambled egg and get her to the vet as soon as you have the time..whens she go in for the stitches out?..hows her incision looking? It's a bit of a puzzle really..

does she seem ok in herself? quieter than normal? I hope someone has better advice than me..

Thanks for asking after Pixie..she's doing great..its only day 2 (spayed friday) and you would think she hadn't had anything done...she has wanted to play occasionally so i'm trying not to excite her too much..she has been in the garden as it was a nice day today and it seemed a shame to keep her in. She has her check up tomorrow..and her stitches out on the 25th.
I will be thinking of you tomorrow..take care ((((HUGS))))

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SANDYSAND

Poor baby... she just had major surgery (blessings for having her spayed!) I don't know where you live, but where I am, it's nasty hot! Those factors will put ANY dog off their food! Let her rest up from the surgery and see if she doesn't perk up and want to eat. In the meantime, you could try coaxing her with a bit of cottage cheese or a scrambled egg. It's important that she drink very important, whether she feels like eating or not. If you can't convince her, you might be forced to use a syringe to dribble the water in her mouth.
Good Luck! Hope she's feeling MUCH better by the time she goes to the vet!! Sending prayers for you and yours! You are having a very hard week but remember after the storm comes the calm.

Well, it'd be nice to sum it up to the heat, but, with all the problems she's had in her short lil life, I won't take her outside to potty while she's healing, don't wanna take any chances, so she's been going potty on her puppy pads and our house is air conditioned so I know she's not over heated. I've been making sure she gets enough to drink, I've been giving her water as well with Kayro mixed in when I feel she hasn't been drinking enough. I just wished she'd be ok and get over this hump.

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kezza

I wish i had some useful advice to give you..I feel helpless! I would say keep offering the food now and again, maybe just mild stuff like chicken & Rice or scrambled egg and get her to the vet as soon as you have the time..whens she go in for the stitches out?..hows her incision looking? It's a bit of a puzzle really..

does she seem ok in herself? quieter than normal? I hope someone has better advice than me..

Thanks for asking after Pixie..she's doing great..its only day 2 (spayed friday) and you would think she hadn't had anything done...she has wanted to play occasionally so i'm trying not to excite her too much..she has been in the garden as it was a nice day today and it seemed a shame to keep her in. She has her check up tomorrow..and her stitches out on the 25th.
I will be thinking of you tomorrow..take care ((((HUGS))))

Maggy didn't have sutures on the outside, they used surgical clue. Her incision is looking really good though, no redness or anything. Boy Pixie sure bounces back quick! I'm really glad to hear she's doing so well, that's GREAT news!

kezza · 07-13-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beabble

Maggy didn't have sutures on the outside, they used surgical clue. Her incision is looking really good though, no redness or anything. Boy Pixie sure bounces back quick! I'm really glad to hear she's doing so well, that's GREAT news!

Oh yes..silly me..she had the glue didn't she..

Good to hear the incision looks good..Pixie has been going outside in the garden..she's not running around too much so i don't mind..but it does worry me that her incision might get infected or something..I keep checking it and it is tiny! it looks very neat & clean..so i'm happy.
Yes, she recovered so fast! I didn't expect that with her being such a little thing! by the next day it was almost like nothing had happened to her.
You seem to be doing all the right things with maggie..and i'm pretty sure that she will be 100% pretty soon..its just awful timing for you with all the other stresses going on right now..hang in there hun..we are here for you..even if some of us are thousands of miles away!

Mayas Mommy · 07-13-2008, 01:49 PM

Tracy

I am so sorry Maggy May is not doing well today ......

Girl I don't know what to tell you on that either ...... mine is not spayed and I did not have to go through this .... I hope she will be ok ...... I know how heartbreaking this can be ..... I feel so helpless right now and I wish I had some advice for you .... I hope some of the YT'ers will be able to help you with that !!!

How are you holding up ???
Sorry for yours and your Hubbys loss ....

You can PM me if you want to .....

Hugs ... Jenny and Maya

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 03:54 PM

Thank you so much for the replies and support, I really do appreciate it. I'm at my wits end here and ready to either rip my hair out or just sit down and bawl. Maggy had the runs again earlier but hasn't had them for about 2 hours now. However, I was laying on my bed with her to keep her calm and warm and she fell asleep. After she fell asleep I thought, crap, I should have put a puppy pad under her just in case. She was already sleeping though and I didn't want to disturb her so I just laid there with her. Well, about two minutes later, I regretted that choice. She puked all over my pillow, my blankets and my sheet. I hurried and got her down to the puppy pad and by then she was done. She walked over and got a lil water and I had to put her in her kennel while I got everything off the bed and had my son throw stuff in the wash. Has to throw her bed and blankies and one onesie in the wash cause she had the runs on it earlier today. I decided to leave a onesie off her for the time being cause when she needs to have the runs, there's no time to get it undone and rolled up. I had my older son run down and get me some boneless skinless chicken breast and some rice, I cooked that up and gave her a wee bit, so far she'd keeping it down and is back on my lap. I hope she's gonna be ok and I hope she shows marked improvement here tonight, I don't want to miss Kennys funeral and my husband really needs me with him. I don't feel right asking one of my kids to miss there uncles funeral and stay with Maggy so I can go ether. Needing some big time prayers here tonight....

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayas Mommy

Tracy

I am so sorry Maggy May is not doing well today ......

Girl I don't know what to tell you on that either ...... mine is not spayed and I did not have to go through this .... I hope she will be ok ...... I know how heartbreaking this can be ..... I feel so helpless right now and I wish I had some advice for you .... I hope some of the YT'ers will be able to help you with that !!!

How are you holding up ???
Sorry for yours and your Hubbys loss ....

You can PM me if you want to .....

Hugs ... Jenny and Maya

Jenny, thank you so much for the offer to PM you, I just may end up doing that before the nights up. I'm really at my wits end here. It's just been one of those weeks ya know....

KimberlySRN · 07-13-2008, 03:55 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Prayers going out to you and your family in that hard time.

I'm not sure what to say about Maggie May but that she is in our Prayers.

Ellie May · 07-13-2008, 03:59 PM

Is she on an NSAID for pain relief (rimadyl/caprofen, Metacom)?

mscat · 07-13-2008, 03:59 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. AND Maggy May, dear sweet little one is having such a hard time recovering. That does not help with everything else going on.

I certainly hope Maggy starts feeling better soon. You are going through rough times.

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Is she on an NSAID for pain relief (rimadyl/caprofen, Metacom)?

Not any longer. She as on rimadyl for 2 days after her spay, (1 piece/pre-cut/ once a day, but she hasn't had that now for 4 days. She isn't on anything else.

Ellie May · 07-13-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beabble

Not any longer. She as on rimadyl for 2 days after her spay, (1 piece/pre-cut/ once a day, but she hasn't had that now for 4 days. She isn't on anything else.

Well, those symptoms are strange then.
Maybe a virus?

Beabble · 07-13-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Well, those symptoms are strange then.
Maybe a virus?

I have no clue.... I wonder if stress can do this kind of thing to a furkid? I know she's not been happy not being able to be out of her kennel as much. It took her 4 days to have a regular BM and then when her incision came open and I confined her, I know that made things slow down in her system as well by not being able to really be up and moving about. She's used to being with me most all the time, so she's had a lot to say about being in her kennel healing.

07-13-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Beabble YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,104 Blog Entries: 4	Maggy May, I Don't Understand!! I've been so tired since Maggy's May's spay, I don't even know how much sleep I've had this past week but I know it's not been a lot. Trying to take care of Maggy May and trying to be there for my husband and family since my husbands brother passed away this week has been stressful. After Maggy's incision came open, I decided to confine her to her kennel pretty much (only allowing her out to potty on her puppy pad & to walk over to her food and water dish if she chose to that I have outside her kennel.) I have have a food and water dish inside her kennel as well. She's been doing fine, finally started having formed bowel movements but wasn't drinking as much as she normally did before her spay, so I made sure to give her some water with a lil kayro mixed in throughout the day. I've had to do a lot of running with my husband these past two days for funeral arrangements and trying to get everything ready for the funeral tomorrow morning and I've had my daughter or one of my sons to stay in my room with Maggy May while I'm gone to keep an eye on her and make sure she's ok. I was up till 8 something this morning and when I was finally able to go to sleep, my hubby would come in and out of my room and let Maggy go potty and give her some water & put her back in her kennel. Well, about a half hour ago, she had diarrhea in her onesie! My son said he came in to check on her and found it. I don't know if she ate some of it or what, but she's now puking! I'm panicing worrying about her getting hypoglycemic. She puked about 4 times in a row. I rubbed some kayro on her gums, cleaned her up and she's now laying here on my lap taking it easy. I don't understand why she got sick, she was fine when I finally laid down this AM. It's been 6 days since her spay, did any of your furkids who were spayed ever get sick like that 6 days after they were spayed? She doesn't want any food or water now, I tried but she doesn't want it. I'll wait for a bit and let her tummy settle and then try again. Any ideas on why she'd get sick like that? It's been one thing after another lately and now I'm worried if she doesn't get better today I'll have to miss Kenny's funeral tomorrow. I know I've asked for so many prayers lately & you all have given them so much and so willingly, but I'm asking if you'd say a prayer for Maggy today that she'll start eating and drinking and be ok so I can go to Kennys funeral tomorrow morning. It's gonna be the hardest day for my husband and I really want to be there for him as well as pay my last respects to Kenny. Thanks in advance everyone. __________________ ~Tracy~

07-13-2008, 12:30 PM	#2
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Poor baby... she just had major surgery (blessings for having her spayed!) I don't know where you live, but where I am, it's nasty hot! Those factors will put ANY dog off their food! Let her rest up from the surgery and see if she doesn't perk up and want to eat. In the meantime, you could try coaxing her with a bit of cottage cheese or a scrambled egg. It's important that she drink very important, whether she feels like eating or not. If you can't convince her, you might be forced to use a syringe to dribble the water in her mouth. Good Luck! Hope she's feeling MUCH better by the time she goes to the vet!! Sending prayers for you and yours! You are having a very hard week but remember after the storm comes the calm. __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

07-13-2008, 12:33 PM	#3
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I wish i had some useful advice to give you..I feel helpless! I would say keep offering the food now and again, maybe just mild stuff like chicken & Rice or scrambled egg and get her to the vet as soon as you have the time..whens she go in for the stitches out?..hows her incision looking? It's a bit of a puzzle really.. does she seem ok in herself? quieter than normal? I hope someone has better advice than me.. Thanks for asking after Pixie..she's doing great..its only day 2 (spayed friday) and you would think she hadn't had anything done...she has wanted to play occasionally so i'm trying not to excite her too much..she has been in the garden as it was a nice day today and it seemed a shame to keep her in. She has her check up tomorrow..and her stitches out on the 25th. I will be thinking of you tomorrow..take care ((((HUGS)))) __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

07-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#7
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	Oh no Maggy May ..... Tracy I am so sorry Maggy May is not doing well today ...... Girl I don't know what to tell you on that either ...... mine is not spayed and I did not have to go through this .... I hope she will be ok ...... I know how heartbreaking this can be ..... I feel so helpless right now and I wish I had some advice for you .... I hope some of the YT'ers will be able to help you with that !!! How are you holding up ??? Sorry for yours and your Hubbys loss .... You can PM me if you want to ..... Hugs ... Jenny and Maya __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE Last edited by Mayas Mommy; 07-13-2008 at 01:50 PM.

07-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#8
Beabble YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,104 Blog Entries: 4	Thank you so much for the replies and support, I really do appreciate it. I'm at my wits end here and ready to either rip my hair out or just sit down and bawl. Maggy had the runs again earlier but hasn't had them for about 2 hours now. However, I was laying on my bed with her to keep her calm and warm and she fell asleep. After she fell asleep I thought, crap, I should have put a puppy pad under her just in case. She was already sleeping though and I didn't want to disturb her so I just laid there with her. Well, about two minutes later, I regretted that choice. She puked all over my pillow, my blankets and my sheet. I hurried and got her down to the puppy pad and by then she was done. She walked over and got a lil water and I had to put her in her kennel while I got everything off the bed and had my son throw stuff in the wash. Has to throw her bed and blankies and one onesie in the wash cause she had the runs on it earlier today. I decided to leave a onesie off her for the time being cause when she needs to have the runs, there's no time to get it undone and rolled up. I had my older son run down and get me some boneless skinless chicken breast and some rice, I cooked that up and gave her a wee bit, so far she'd keeping it down and is back on my lap. I hope she's gonna be ok and I hope she shows marked improvement here tonight, I don't want to miss Kennys funeral and my husband really needs me with him. I don't feel right asking one of my kids to miss there uncles funeral and stay with Maggy so I can go ether. Needing some big time prayers here tonight.... __________________ ~Tracy~

07-13-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	I'm so sorry for your loss, Prayers going out to you and your family in that hard time. I'm not sure what to say about Maggie May but that she is in our Prayers. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

07-13-2008, 03:59 PM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Is she on an NSAID for pain relief (rimadyl/caprofen, Metacom)? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-13-2008, 03:59 PM	#12
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am so sorry for your loss. AND Maggy May, dear sweet little one is having such a hard time recovering. That does not help with everything else going on. I certainly hope Maggy starts feeling better soon. You are going through rough times. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."