All along I've had a bad feeling!
 

My little girl 17months was 'spayed' Tuesday. Today diarreah, poor little thing and tonight shaking and peeing all over the bed and the floor.

Regrettably none of it her fault, but mine! Please beware all of you these things can and DO go wrong.

Strangely I had a dark feeling about this all along.

What went wrong? Anesthesia and pain meds can make them a little loopy and do those kinds or things as can pain. I am sure she will be back to herself in a few days.

Did you take her back to the vet? She might have an infection. Good point Taylor, is she on pain meds? She might be having a reaction to them. If you haven't already done so give your vet a call and see what they suggest. Keep us posted.

I wouldn't say anything necessarily went wrong. Is she on pain medications or antibiotics? If she is, she could be having a reaction to one of them. If she's not on pain medication, she might be in pain and that could be causing her symptoms. If you haven't already done so, you need to call your vet and let them know.

I took her off Rimadyl 10mg today, just in case! If she does have a urinary infection the Vet must have contaminated her, with unsound sterility?

I have an appointment tomorrow for the 3 day post op check. I know she's perplexed about wearing a onesie and having to sit on the couch or bed with me wearing a lead (so she doesn't jump) perhaps that's upset her peeing in her proper tray/place (she's so good normally). What worries me is the rejoinder passed by the receptionist (Doris Karloff), after we'd paid, who advised that 'as she gets older her bladder might get a little incontinent'. What have they done to her I wonder and all my fault. Wish I'd left her lovely little body alone and that's for sure!

That statement doesn't make any sense. I would definitely speak to your vet about that! Let us know how she does at the check-up. Poor girl :(

It is common to have a little urinary incontinence right after surgery but I would talk to your vet and find out why it was implied there would be long term because that is not ordinary after a spay

My heart really goes out to you. I definitely understand your worries; it really is heartbreaking to see our babies hurting. I believe in my heart that she's going to get better.

Thank you everyone for your support. It's 1.20am here and I won't get any sleep tonight, that's for sure. Right now she's in her little basket at my feet, dozing and watching my every move here. I suppose after a hysterectomy she's entitled to be a little erratic over peeing etc. She's also used to a couple of long beach runs a day too, chasing her ball like crazy for up to an hour each trip. So far we've not taken her out at all, in case of infection etc, maybe tomorrow a short walk on her lead maybe in order, just to break up her monotony and to hint at the return to pending normality? I've been scouring the net looking for other people's experiences and some do mirror Crystal's, so maybe it's just post op symptoms, or a mild urinary infection, but really I know I'm trying to justify causing her all this pain and worry. More than at any time since she died 9 years ago, I wish my Mom was here tonight, I'm sure she'd have found something positive and pragmatic to offer in the way of comfort:sad:

My heart goes out to you and your girl too! Please try not to think the worst. Stay calm and think straight. She's been through major surgery. Maybe it's the meds or the pain heck I don't know. I do know that if I had to pee and could only pee when someone said I could I would pee on myself or the bed or the couch. As far as her stool I'm not sure about that either. Hoping you get answers soon. Am thinking and praying for all 3 of you!!

What really helped me with all of my females through the years is remembering how much they love/loved their walks and playtime. The month that I was unable to walk them during their heat was really tough on us. It was really difficult for me watching my girls after their spay and having to limit their activity until they healed, but after that I never had to worry about limiting the walks or playtime again. I think you are going to love that freedom in the future. I know I do.

Sense the receptionist said that I would be checking with the vet to make sure something didn't go wrong because that would make me think it did.

Sending good thoughts and prayers for Crystal and for you. Hang in there, this too shall pass. I really believe she is having some post op reactions that will soon go away.

The alternative of not having her spayed, and potentially becoming pregnant in an unplanned incident that you might not have been able to save her from.... Or the possibility of her having to abort puppies or to carry and have them, plus risks of cancer etc if not spayed would certainly be much much worse than what she is experiencing now.

I'm sure the vet will know tomorrow if there is any little problem, and will treat if there is.

There would be no reason for her to have a UTI from a spay. Taking her off Rimadyl also has nothing to do with a UTI, would not cause a UTI and during a spay there is nothing inserted into the urinary tract that would cause a UTI. You are way over thinking this and need to take a deep breath. Why would you listen to the receptionist regarding your dog and incontinence? If you have any questions they should be addressed to your vet.

I feel confident your little girl is just having a normal post op course....some have more pain than others, some have more nausea than others, some react differently to pain meds than others......please take a deep breath and realize that the majority of serious complications/adverse reactions occur whele the pup is on the table or immediately post op....like within the first 12-24 hours.....throwing off anesthesia can be an issue for some....I think you are sooooo worried about all the "maybes", you are talking yourself into becoming the blame for some adverse issue that really does not exist! And as far as getting some incontinence when she ages, WE ALL DO THAT!!! I sneeze or cough and pee all over myself!....and it has absolutely nothing to do with my hysterectomy back in '86!!! Dont worry about your little girl being mishandled during her surgery....or some damage done during her surgery....you take all your concerns to your vet and ask him about anything that worries you....and be SURE to mention the RECEPTIONIST mentioned something about your little girl possibly being incontinent when she gets older....ask if she means the surgery or SOMETHING DONE during the surgery will result in your little girl being incontinent......he needs to clear that up for you! Relax and breathe deeply.....you have not been responsible for any injury or devastation you are conjuring up in your imagination!