Dropped off Maxi to get neutered...what to expect??

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by pzarat

Thanks everyone for the replies Maxi is in my arms again, and we are going home. He is alert and was VERY happy to see me and I can already tell he hates the e-collar

I'll upload some pictures later because its not letting me do it from my phone

Yeay!! You can give him breaks with the econe.. just make sure he doesn't lick! Peanut didn't seem to lick his..

How is he feeling?

[pzarat]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Yeay!! You can give him breaks with the econe.. just make sure he doesn't lick! Peanut didn't seem to lick his..

How is he feeling?

Oh boy, Maxi is doing REALLY well, it's as though nothing happened....as soon as we came home I brought his crate into the living room and sat next to him. The doctor said he probably wouldn't eat, but I could feed him 1/4 of the amount of food I usually feed him. Well, Maxi had a huge appetite, he was sooooo hungry, poor baby. I did give him a little more than the dr. suggested but he was ok.

He was able to go potty outside, and every time I took him out of the crate he actually wanted to play, he would bring his toy to my feet and just look at me. Soon he was even trying to run around the house so I just picked him up and back to the crate.

He slept through the night and woke up at 5am and ate, ate, ate. Then back to sleep, woke up at 7am, and ate some more, lol.

He had so much energy this morning, just like his normal self I had to go to work so I asked my husband to take him for a walk, and now he's sleeping again such a strong boy!!

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by pzarat

Oh boy, Maxi is doing REALLY well, it's as though nothing happened....as soon as we came home I brought his crate into the living room and sat next to him. The doctor said he probably wouldn't eat, but I could feed him 1/4 of the amount of food I usually feed him. Well, Maxi had a huge appetite, he was sooooo hungry, poor baby. I did give him a little more than the dr. suggested but he was ok.

He was able to go potty outside, and every time I took him out of the crate he actually wanted to play, he would bring his toy to my feet and just look at me. Soon he was even trying to run around the house so I just picked him up and back to the crate.

He slept through the night and woke up at 5am and ate, ate, ate. Then back to sleep, woke up at 7am, and ate some more, lol.

He had so much energy this morning, just like his normal self I had to go to work so I asked my husband to take him for a walk, and now he's sleeping again such a strong boy!!

Oh that is great!! So glad your little Maxi is a strong boy!!

[maryj]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

My dogs(all but my first have been distantly related so don't know if it's the bloodline or what but they don't do well[to me} after anesthesia) stay the first night after surgery but by the 2nd p.o. day when I pick them up, they are still usually acting very lethargic, squealing tiny little, hardly audible sounds when moved or lifted, don't eat/drink hardly at all so I have to syringe some liquid in the side of the mouth, put a little soft food in the side pocket following the water a time or two. They do make it out to pee/potty shakily, though sometimes the potty part is not until the 3rd day! They scare me silly during this time but the vet just smiles and says they are fine, fine, fine so I imagine it is just me thinking the worst.

Hope little Maxi does fine, fine, fine too!

Bailey is a big cry baby too.he was neutered yesterday and had 4 baby teeth pulled because the new ones were trying to push through...which is partly why i went ahead at barely 7 mths. He made little groaning noises and whimpering. He didnt drink or eat anything last nite and had loose bowels and just peed where he was standing. We had a restless nite and finally i fell asleep for a few hours...so I guess he did too. He did use a pad last nite.
This morning although he has gone outside in the yard, he didnt go potty. Finally about 10am I got him to eat some chicken and when i held the bowl of water up to him he drank a good amt. I am waiting about 1/2 hr to make sure he keeps down the food till I give him the metacam liquid they gave me for pain. I did not think it was used for pain, but i am following their instructions. The disturbing thing, is that he just stands there with head down..doesnt want to walk or lay down. Incision looks clean. Hope this helps someone as I have been searching for what to expect...yorkies are different than just dogs.

[Verbena]

He is in pain. Once he gets the pain meds he should feel a little better. I hope he feels better. Keep us updated how he is doing

[maryj]

Bailey is totally back to normal! Today is 2nd day after surgery. I gave him his metacam this morning just to see if it would calm him down. It didnt. He is going up and down stairs, jumping onto the chair, etc. So this is going to be a struggle keeping him in slow motion. He has dissolving stitches and has done some licking which i just try and distract him. Tried a newborn pampers, & a sock with the toe cut off, which works...but it doesnt seem to be a big deal.
Actually my real concern is his absolute frantic,spastic excitement when I return from an errand. Like I had been gone 3 yrs! Hope he gets over this. I have to get down low on carpet so he doesnt kill himself trying to kills me.

Good luck to all that have to go thru this still.

[pzarat]

Originally Posted by maryj

Bailey is totally back to normal! Today is 2nd day after surgery. I gave him his metacam this morning just to see if it would calm him down. It didnt. He is going up and down stairs, jumping onto the chair, etc. So this is going to be a struggle keeping him in slow motion. He has dissolving stitches and has done some licking which i just try and distract him. Tried a newborn pampers, & a sock with the toe cut off, which works...but it doesnt seem to be a big deal.
Actually my real concern is his absolute frantic,spastic excitement when I return from an errand. Like I had been gone 3 yrs! Hope he gets over this. I have to get down low on carpet so he doesnt kill himself trying to kills me.

Good luck to all that have to go thru this still.

Yes, it's definitely a struggle to keep them calm!!

UPDATE on Maxi: He's doing really well, it's almot been 2 weeks and the wound has healed nicely, there is only a small scab which hopefully will fall off soon. He is quite stinky though...we usually give him baths every week but because of the surgery we had to put it off, but I think tomorrow we'll give him one.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by pzarat

Yes, it's definitely a struggle to keep them calm!!

UPDATE on Maxi: He's doing really well, it's almot been 2 weeks and the wound has healed nicely, there is only a small scab which hopefully will fall off soon. He is quite stinky though...we usually give him baths every week but because of the surgery we had to put it off, but I think tomorrow we'll give him one.

Great to hear Maxi is doing well and healing on up!