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worried about Little Dude (Gizmo) I posted this in the other thread but wanted to make sure everyone got to see it. Gizmo is home with me but he is acting so weird. He had to have 13 little teeth extracted, poor baby. He is microchipped now and neutered. Vet says not to give him anything for pain till the morning but he is shaking. He has had nothing to eat or drink all day and I know he can not eat now because of the teeth but he does not even want any water. I am wondering how I am supposed to give him his antibiotics, I do not want to put him through that tonight so I am skipping a dose until morning. I am hoping that is ok I will sleep on the floor next to his x-pen tonight so that I can watch him but I am really concerned about his blood sugar with the not eating and dehydration with no fluid. Will he be ok? |
He should be ok. Did they give him fluids during the procedure? They usually just need to sleep the first night...they still have the effects of the anesthesia. I hope they gave him pain meds there and some for you to give! |
Oh my goodness. Poor little thing. Wonder why they don't want to give him anything for pain. Isn't shaking a sign of pain? I am not sure. Hopefully someone can give you some advice. I just wanted to tell you I will prayer for the little guy. Hugs and kisses to him. |
Yes they gave him something they called a 24 hour shot of pain meds and I am to start with the ones they gave me for him tomorrow morning.You think his sugar will be ok? He is so little and that is why I am worried. He did have fluids during the procedure |
they should have given him the 24 hr. pain injection that is why you can't give him any pain killer until tomorrow, but I remember when my Harry got neutered and one tooth that was loose was removed, the Vet told me to allowed him lick ice cubes and I also offered him a frozen fleece braid I had prepared for the puppies in the freezer, he chewed on it for a bit until he went to sleep. maybe that will help your baby too.. hugs,tomorrow it will be a better day.. |
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You could offer him some rice and broth. He might take that. :) |
Oh I am so sorry to hear that Gizmo isn't doing so well. Maybe some ice will help as well as a nice warm blanket and some hugs from you :). I remember the night Romeo was neutered -- my 2 daughters and I took turns sleeping (2 kept watch, 1 slept) just so that Romeo can be cuddled all night long. Keeping you and Gizmo in my thoughts tonight... |
He is sleeping real good right now, no crying so I really do not want to wake him but if he wakes up I will offer him that Thank you |
Did the vet specifically say to withhold food tonight? A soft diet, no more than one alfthe normal portion you give, should be just fine. Ig you feed exclusively kibble, you can soak it to soften. I would do the antibiotics. But depending on what kind, it may be important that thy are given with food. |
I misread your post....he can eat! I thought you said he did not want to eat. I always give canned food if they have extractions. |
Canned food....even baby food....chicken flavor......mine just lick the baby food off my finger.....6-8 finger servings..... |
I do not feel comfortable trying to give him the antibiotics as they are a liquid and he fights me to take them and I do not want to even touch his mouth as he just had 13 teeth extracted. Will it really hurt him to miss one dose as long as I make sure he has it in the morning? Oh I am so upset |
If the vet said to give it to him tonight, you really should imo. Just hold his head still and gently slide the syringe in the far back corner of his mouth. The quicker you do it, the better. He is going to be fine! I have had so many lose teeth like that ... some have lost more. They come to us that way and it is better to get them out...much healthier for them. :) Maybe have a drink first! :D |
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Ok I feel a little better. I took a small amount of can food down to him and he ate it. I am going to try and give him his antibiotics so wish me luck. Thank you all so much for all the help. I also took him outside but he refused to go potty, maybe he does not have to yet. I feel so much better now. You guys are the reason I stay on YT |
I am so glad you were able to get him to eat...and that you feel better about it all. Hopefully you can medicate him without too much of a struggle. :) |
I will keep your little guy in my thoughts. I think it's nice that you will be sleeping next to him to keep an eye out tonight. It sounds like he's been through the mill today. |
So glad he ate for you!! Praying for a fast recovery! |
I did not get him to take the antibiotics, he screamed when I tried so I did not pursue it. I hope this will not hurt his healing in anyway. He is sleeping again. I tried to take him out one more time to potty and would have no part of it and I do not want to force him. |
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He took them today without much of a fight. He is sleeping now but has been up and about some today but he is still crying and I mean he cries like a baby, it is so sad. Will tomorrow be to soon to let him out of the x-pen? He wanted out today so I did let him out for a little while but then he started crying so I put him back in. He has had his pain meds for the night and is sleeping good right now |
Poor little baby. :( I hope he is better by tomorrow. |
Just said a prayer for little Gizmo. |
I hope Gizmo starts feeling better soon. |
He is feeling much better today, running with the rest of the 6 pack and acting like himself |
Wonderful news!! |
So glad that Gizmo is feeling better today! :) |
Told ya! All Gizmo's are strong and stubborn little dudes! :p |
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