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06-12-2011, 07:28 PM | #1 |
Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State!
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| Curiousity? As many of you know Gizmo got neutered on Friday. Well, when I got home he was groggy and didn't want to move that much. That has completely has changed, he's begging to play is restless, pacing back and forth. I m ean I caved in and was throwing his skunk around with him. My husband and I (since we took a few days off to stay with Gizmo and becasue we never got a honeymoon but that's another long story) have had him out and about, but he's not allowed to walk on a leash, I've had him in his carrier and have been monitoring him, making sure he's eating and drinking, peeing and pooping. It's like nothing has ever happened. At I know how I'm simply supposed to keep him "laying down" and docile for 10-14 days. I'm always looking at the incision to make sure it doesn't look infected and it looks fine, I guess I'm just struggling with the constasnt making sure he's always laying down. Does this sound like anyone else's furbaby? Did you let them play to?
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06-12-2011, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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| I'm sorry, 10-14 days for a neuter sounds like a very long time. Was there any extenuating circumstances that made this surgery more involved (cryptorchid)? Is he on any pain meds? If he's not on pain meds, and the surgery was a simple neuter, I would just limit any vigorous exercise, like running, jumping on and off furniture, jumping up like to catch a ball, that kind of thing. I don't see where short walks on a leash on the pavement would hurt him. I wouldn't take him through the woods or to a doggy park just yet, till his stitches come out. I'd also call the vet and verify that you were given correct instructions at discharge... really sounds more of what folks are told after a spay....
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06-12-2011, 09:31 PM | #3 |
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| This is the same thing they told me for Moses. He, too, was groggy the first day we brought him home. Then it was business as usual with him. Did they use the invisible sutures on him? I finally gave in the second week and took Moses back to daycare coz he was going nutso! He recovered just fine! I think the 14 days is just a precaution due to liability on the vets part...just in case of complications! I couldn't keep Moses down a few days after his surgery! Last edited by Moses Mama; 06-12-2011 at 09:32 PM. |
06-12-2011, 09:32 PM | #4 | |
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But he's is normal bubbly self. I wonder if they give generic instructions to every case. You know, to be on the safe side so no one can come back and accuse complications with the neuter as opposed to the owners simply not following instructions. Also, am I allowed to give him a bath? Weird question, but he gets a bath at about this time and he's getting somewhat oily.
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06-12-2011, 09:33 PM | #5 | |
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06-12-2011, 09:38 PM | #6 |
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| I'd ask the vet to be sure, but I personally wouldn't risk a bath until his incision is completely healed. It's just not worth the risk of infection.
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06-12-2011, 10:41 PM | #7 |
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| It's way too early to bathe. It sounds like they gave you discharge instructions that say exercise restriction for 10-14 days? Not only are they trying to protect themselves, but they are trying to protect Gizmo. If he runs or jumps and the incision tears or the surgical site gets damaged and abcesses, exercise restriction will probably start from day one again. He could even have to go under anesthesia again. Even though surgical site issues happen to a small percentage, it isn't worth the risk. Short leash walks are acceptable. Playing quietly with a Kong or chewing treats is fine. Anything that involves running, jumping, and wrestling with kids or other animals is not okay. How distressed is he when you crate him? Is he hurting his incision when he is in a crate? If you can't watch him, that's the best place for him right now. It is okay to do that for most of the day and night during this time. Even if they shorten the time that he needs to stay quiet when you call, what is on the paper that they sent home is still what it is in his best interest. That said, 10-14 seems long for a neuter to me too, but it has only been 3 which isn't enough time. Just hope he never needs luxating patella surgery or anything. That will require confining for 4-8 weeks!
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06-13-2011, 05:34 AM | #8 |
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| I agree, no bathing, and no vigorous exercise for 2 weeks. Max wanted to go, go, go right after he was neutered, but he quickly found out that stretching and jumping hurt. He had a little bruising near his incision as a result and I took him back immediately to the vet just to check that everything was okay. Instead of our usual walks, I carried him in his donut bed the entire distance of our daily trek. People laughed at me, but Max enjoyed getting outside and maintaining his routine. After about a week, I let him walk a little and then carried him the rest of the way. It took the full two weeks before he could comfortably resume his wild puppy antics. ETA: I don't think they need to be lying down, completely still for that length of time.
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06-13-2011, 05:51 AM | #9 | |
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I called and told the vet that and she suggested that I give him a tranquilizer. I wasn't comfortable with that so I called another vet just for a second opinion and she basically said what you just told me. That minimal exercise, especially since the dog is a puppy and needs to have a little bit of activity in order to tire themselves put at night is fine. As long as he's not bothering the incision and the incision looks okay (she told me what to look for as opposed to my vet who didn't tell me what to look for they didn't even explain what some warning signs with it are) he should be alright. She stressed no steps which isn't a problem since we live in a ranch. So right now, I checked his incision which is fine and now he's laying at my feet chewing on a bully stick. I know I sound really ignorant with his surgery, I didn't have a chance to ask the vet because my husband picked him up and I've only had girls growing up who were usually groggy for a little longer. I pray he doesn't get an LP I'll literally have to sit on him to make him chill out. I just was not comfortable with giving my dog a tranquilizer to settle him down.
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06-13-2011, 05:55 AM | #10 | |
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We also when for a long bike and car ride last night because I know he lays down and relaxes when he's in the bike basket or in the car. We're not letting him like jump around so it pulls at the incision, and lifting him up on the sofa, I just couldn't get the whole "laying down in the crate and calm for 10-14 days." And like I said, I'm sure it's liability for them. But, yeah wild man.
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06-13-2011, 05:55 AM | #11 |
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| Jackson was neutered in April 2009 at 7 months old so it was just starting to get warm outside and he really wanted to play. He really only had 2-3 days where I locked him in my bedroom but then I let him do mostly normal things. I just watched out for jumping, but it did happen on occasion, since he's so used to being able to hop on/off all furniture as he pleases. He was pretty much back to normal life after 7 days, though I did not bring him to any dog parks and things like that. At the time, my moms dog was still alive so they would play and I couldn't keep them apart but I would discourage any major wrestling, etc.
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06-13-2011, 06:33 AM | #12 |
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| When Ellie was spayed, she was upset (so quiet) because of her onesie. But after a few days, she did want to move around quite a bit. She used to get really distressed in the crate. So I held her for most of the day for 2 weeks. The mattress was put on the floor so she could sleep with me. We did have one jumping incident that thank God didn't end up hurting her. It sounds like he is doing okay now. Just remember that confinement is for his own good. He doesn't understand that moving can injure things, esp. if he is pain free right now. Pain meds are great (wouldn't do a spay/neuter without them), but they then aren't in pain and don't recognize their limits quite so easily. So it makes it harder to keep them quiet. If you can't keep him still, then the tranquilizer should be considered. You are looking for redness, pain, heat, and swelling at the surgical site. A little bit of redness tends to be normal. Also could try: Playpen/xpen Blanket over most of the crate Crate in room with door closed Crate outside with you if you are nearby Stroller inside or outside (Ellie used to like to lay in hers) Also,
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06-13-2011, 07:24 AM | #13 |
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| Wow 14 day recovery. I keep a medical file on each dog. When Rubin was neutered, he was restricted for a week. This is what his take home instructions were; 'For 7 days, NO jumping, no leash walks, no stairs. Avoid rough play and running. No bath or visit to groomer. Wash hands before checking stitches. Several times daily:Check for and call the Vet if you notice, a gap in stitches, redness, swelling, seeping, a bad smell or any unusual behavior that indicates pain or illness.' That was from 2004 |
06-13-2011, 07:48 AM | #14 |
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| We had my dog spayed at exactly 6 months old (i know it's a little different with boys!) but she came home from the vet ready to play that day. The only difference we noticed was that she wanted to sleep standing up with her head on a pillow. She wasn't even groggy when we picked her up a few hours after the surgery & all of the othr dogs were practically passed out. Thankfully she didn't pull or tear, but we were actually kind of glad she was feeling good instead of in pain. |
06-13-2011, 09:28 AM | #15 |
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| I had my baby boy Harley neutered back in April and he was wide awake, not groggy at all when I picked him up...If I didn't keep him in his play yard he would have been out playing that afternoon..LOL but my Vet said confinement rest for 7 days, no running, jumping or rough play but I could take him out to potty...It was hard keeping him confined for those 7 days, he wanted out so bad to play and run with Bella LOL. It was like he never had surgery...I kept him in his play yard so he stilled played with his toys and rolling around...and I did take him out every night to go to bed cause they sleep with us.
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