Sammy has multiple neuro issues....

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I just got off the phone with my vet. Little Sammy's penis is sticking out...just the tip of it but it had me worried. Since he still has some swelling from the surgery and is having ice packs applied....I am to wait until Monday and take him in if it continues. Just apply a lubricant and keep it in as best as I can. Poor Sammy. They can put a suture in to keep it in place if it refuses to stay in. I just don't want him to have to go through anything else.

Bless his little heart.

[yorkieusa]

Maybe it's caused by swelling inside from the surgery??? I don't know but I hope it will take care of itself. I'm glad he's home, but I know you're not getting much rest.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Maybe it's caused by swelling inside from the surgery??? I don't know but I hope it will take care of itself. I'm glad he's home, but I know you're not getting much rest.

I am hoping it is from the swelling. I am applying ice packs as they instructed. And, he is also on Metacam for inflammation.

[jadabug]

Poor little guy I am glad he is home and the surgery went well. Hopefully as the swelling goes down from the surgery everything else will work out on its own. I know you don't want to have to put the little guy through anything else painful. Saying prayers for that sweet little boy. I hope you both get to rest tonight.

[Yorkiemom1]

You know the "big thing" now in human surgery after 24-36 hours, is alternating heat packs and cold packs...I hate ice packs but heat has always worked wonders for me...but we were discussing post op swelling and they said they now recommend alternating heat...speeds up cirrculation which aids in reducing swelling....and the cold packs...for the pain. Just a thought...maybe something you would want to ask A&M?
I also am thinking it is the internal swelling that is causing the tip to protrude....poor little soul.....

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

You know the "big thing" now in human surgery after 24-36 hours, is alternating heat packs and cold packs...I hate ice packs but heat has always worked wonders for me...but we were discussing post op swelling and they said they now recommend alternating heat...speeds up cirrculation which aids in reducing swelling....and the cold packs...for the pain. Just a thought...maybe something you would want to ask A&M?
I also am thinking it is the internal swelling that is causing the tip to protrude....poor little soul.....

A&M is who told me to use ice packs...so I will stick with that. Funny, the tip was out when they handed him to me, but because they did not say anything, I just ignored it. It was when it was still out later that I got a bit concerned. My vet said to continue with what I am doing. We shall see...I do hope it is from the swelling...they manipulated a lot in there and he is a very tiny one..only weighs 3.6 pounds.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by jadabug

Poor little guy I am glad he is home and the surgery went well. Hopefully as the swelling goes down from the surgery everything else will work out on its own. I know you don't want to have to put the little guy through anything else painful. Saying prayers for that sweet little boy. I hope you both get to rest tonight.

I think he is going to sleep! The tramadol knocks him for a loop. Not so sure about me. Oh well...not the first time with a sleepless night. haha

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I think he is going to sleep! The tramadol knocks him for a loop. Not so sure about me. Oh well...not the first time with a sleepless night. haha

You won't get much rest tonight! You'll probably doze off and then wake up every so often and check on Sammy.

[anniernc]

Poor little guy. It sounds like he's been through the washer. I pray that he will be getting better after all this.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

A&M is who told me to use ice packs...so I will stick with that. Funny, the tip was out when they handed him to me, but because they did not say anything, I just ignored it. It was when it was still out later that I got a bit concerned. My vet said to continue with what I am doing. We shall see...I do hope it is from the swelling...they manipulated a lot in there and he is a very tiny one..only weighs 3.6 pounds.

I'm sorry....I did not want to suggest you change anything....I just thought if you ASKED them about this, I personally could get educated if it was the same thought processes in vet medicine as in human medicine! I will call them and ask myself, for my OWN inquiring mind that wants to know! I am happy little Sammy is doing well post-op.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I just got off the phone with my vet. Little Sammy's penis is sticking out...just the tip of it but it had me worried. Since he still has some swelling from the surgery and is having ice packs applied....I am to wait until Monday and take him in if it continues. Just apply a lubricant and keep it in as best as I can. Poor Sammy. They can put a suture in to keep it in place if it refuses to stay in. I just don't want him to have to go through anything else.

Oh no poor Sammy. I hope all is better by tomorrow for him.

[mamaj]

awwwwww poor baby. Prayers coming your way.

[bijoux1]

I really hope all goes well tonight with Sammy, and praying that hopefully this will resolve tomorrow!!

[yorkieusa]

I hope you and Sammy had a good night. Tramadol is what the hospital gave Kacee when she came home and it really made her sleep!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I'm sorry....I did not want to suggest you change anything....I just thought if you ASKED them about this, I personally could get educated if it was the same thought processes in vet medicine as in human medicine! I will call them and ask myself, for my OWN inquiring mind that wants to know! I am happy little Sammy is doing well post-op.

I don't think you need to be sorry. I also don't think you need to call...each case is different as is the approach of each surgeon. Sammy had a bit of irritation and they said to apply ice packs.