He was fixed yesterday but...

[yorkieusa]

She and I have the same vet. She uses internal stitches and there is no need for e-collars. Those are for use with vets who use the outdated method of external stitches. She said the pets will take care of their incision. She's a very good vet. Actually, an excellent one...

[stacisnyder04]

I put a onsie on him when I went to work. I called the vte and she said that he would try to lick them but dont let him bite at it and try to get them out. I just fell soo bad for him because I can tell he is in pain . He also had soem baby teeth pulled and he is eating very well even the dry dog food.

[yorkieusa]

Kacee said she's sorry Cosmo is hurting. She sends kisses to make him feel better. Give him another day or so and he'll feel better. Kacee is still licking her incision, but I think she has just about accomplished what Laura said she would by licking it and that is to dissolve the knotted thread. That's a good thing, because when you rub your hand over that spot it won't catch and hurt.

[stacisnyder04]

He is doing better playing with Astro now. I miss his crazy hyperness, lol. (never thought I would say that, hehe).

[yorkieusa]

I'm glad he's a little better. That's the way it is. They keep getting better and better and before you know it they are just like always. I know what you mean when you say you miss his usual behavior. I'm the same. You want your regular little guy back!

[whispersmom2]

This is the type of situation that calls for Tea Tree Oil...Or mamaleuca. It is a mild astringent AND the dogs will not lick it. I just put a wee bit along the incision on both sides and voila! no licking..

[stacisnyder04]

No he is acting strange again. He always has his butt on the floor when he runs he runs fast an hurries up and sits down, or tries to bury himself under blankets or something, whats up with. Should I be worried?

[yorkieusa]

It sounds familiar. Kacee sorta did that for awhile. He just hurts. After all, they sliced him up! If you'd ever had major abdominal surgery yourself you'd understand. Just try to keep him reasonably calm and no jumping.

[stacisnyder04]

he had to get some ointment for it, it is swelling a little becuase he wont leave it alone poor guy. All Astro wants to do is play and Cosmo is not up for it now, he does every once in awhile.

[yorkieusa]

He must really have been going after it. Laura just told me that Kacee would take care of it and she did. So far...I wish I could be there and hold him.