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megan_kat22 · 06-09-2006, 03:14 PM

Okay, I am officially extremely frustrated! It has been 8 days since Tucker's liver shunt surgery and he is not really progressing! He hardly ever wakes up. He has been eating, drinking, and urinating fine, until today. He ate like a little pig yesterday and woke up more to play. But now he can't stop trying to chew on himself, he smells horrible (like dead fish...), and he will not eat or drink. He has slept alllll day! Am I just expecting him to be well too soon?!? Is he just having a bad day, and his incision is bothering him?!? I hate seeing him like this, I want my old Tucker back! Any suggestions?

ldenise · 06-09-2006, 03:41 PM

the smell don't sound normal.. i would call the vet.. could be he has an infection. poor baby. I hope he gets better soon.

Patti · 06-09-2006, 03:47 PM

Did they give him an antibiotic? If they did that could be making him tired if not I would take him in to check for infection. When Cali had her surgery she was sleeping allthe time for over a week and her surgery wasn't as extensive. Hopefully he will start to feel better in a few days. It takes a lot out of these little ones. Good thought for Tucker and hugs from Cali.

megan_kat22 · 06-09-2006, 03:50 PM

they didn't give him an antibiotic, which worried me, but we asked the surgeon and she said no just lactulose, and then our regular vet said he was fine a few days ago upon examination. im worried sick, i wish i could just get him to eat some and he would wake up a little

YorkieHeaven · 06-09-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

the smell don't sound normal.. i would call the vet.. could be he has an infection. poor baby. I hope he gets better soon.

Yep, I was just thinking the same thing. It is an infection and it needs attention soon. Good luck!

megan_kat22 · 06-09-2006, 04:04 PM

the incision looks good though, i mean couldnt you see if it was infected?

kitty · 06-09-2006, 06:02 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news.

carolina yorkie · 06-09-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by megan_kat22

the incision looks good though, i mean couldnt you see if it was infected?

Possibly not if it is contained internally. Something is definitely not right wih the smell and with him bothering the site. I would call the vet asap. Good luck.

Lacy's Mom · 06-10-2006, 08:41 PM

I think I would be worried about the smell being an infection too. Did you ever get a thermometer? Anything over 103 I would be going to the emergency vet. I think sleeping is the body's way of recovering so that wouldn't bother me as much. He has to at least be drinking though, pedialyte would be best. Keep us posted, I'll say a prayer.

megan_kat22 · 06-10-2006, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Tucker still slept almost all day, but when he wakes up he seems more himself (SUCH a relief to me). He does not have as strong on an odor. Because of his shunt he would always have a salty smell from his mouth because of the toxin build up. I've done some research, and we've come to the conclusion that since his liver is rejuvinating almost 4xs in the next few weeks-months that it is having to detoxify more, hence the odor. He has had a better day, but this whole recovery has been a bit of a roller-coaster so I hope it continues to get better with time. His staples come out Wednesday, right now they are driving him insane! I'll keep you all updated. Thanks again

WhimsicalDaisy · 06-11-2006, 06:41 AM

I'm glad you found some relief! It sounds like Tucker is hanging in there very well & is on the road to recovery. You're a good mom to keep such a keen eye for detail, keep up the good work!

Oscar's Mom · 06-11-2006, 06:42 AM

We are all hoping and praying that Tucker continues to improve each day...hang in there!

RMKC · 06-11-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WhimsicalDaisy

I'm glad you found some relief! It sounds like Tucker is hanging in there very well & is on the road to recovery. You're a good mom to keep such a keen eye for detail, keep up the good work!

Poor Baby , i hope he feels better real soon, Rosi sends kisses !

Tiger's Mom · 06-11-2006, 08:00 AM

Poor Tucker . . . I hope he will hurry up and recover soon . . .we will keep him in our prayers.

Annika and Tiger sends their slurrpy kisses

whispersmom2 · 06-13-2006, 07:33 PM

I hope Tucker is already well down the road to recovery... Surgery for LS is slow in healing and it can cause the blood values to be off in the blood panel. Please keep us posted...

06-09-2006, 03:14 PM	#1
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	Not getting better! Okay, I am officially extremely frustrated! It has been 8 days since Tucker's liver shunt surgery and he is not really progressing! He hardly ever wakes up. He has been eating, drinking, and urinating fine, until today. He ate like a little pig yesterday and woke up more to play. But now he can't stop trying to chew on himself, he smells horrible (like dead fish...), and he will not eat or drink. He has slept alllll day! Am I just expecting him to be well too soon?!? Is he just having a bad day, and his incision is bothering him?!? I hate seeing him like this, I want my old Tucker back! Any suggestions? __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-09-2006, 03:41 PM	#2
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	the smell don't sound normal.. i would call the vet.. could be he has an infection. poor baby. I hope he gets better soon. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-09-2006, 03:47 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Did they give him an antibiotic? If they did that could be making him tired if not I would take him in to check for infection. When Cali had her surgery she was sleeping allthe time for over a week and her surgery wasn't as extensive. Hopefully he will start to feel better in a few days. It takes a lot out of these little ones. Good thought for Tucker and hugs from Cali. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-09-2006, 03:50 PM	#4
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	they didn't give him an antibiotic, which worried me, but we asked the surgeon and she said no just lactulose, and then our regular vet said he was fine a few days ago upon examination. im worried sick, i wish i could just get him to eat some and he would wake up a little __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-09-2006, 04:04 PM	#6
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	the incision looks good though, i mean couldnt you see if it was infected? __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-09-2006, 06:02 PM	#7
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	Sorry to hear the bad news. __________________ Support our Troops :

06-10-2006, 08:41 PM	#9
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I think I would be worried about the smell being an infection too. Did you ever get a thermometer? Anything over 103 I would be going to the emergency vet. I think sleeping is the body's way of recovering so that wouldn't bother me as much. He has to at least be drinking though, pedialyte would be best. Keep us posted, I'll say a prayer.

06-10-2006, 08:56 PM	#10
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	Thanks for the replies everyone. Tucker still slept almost all day, but when he wakes up he seems more himself (SUCH a relief to me). He does not have as strong on an odor. Because of his shunt he would always have a salty smell from his mouth because of the toxin build up. I've done some research, and we've come to the conclusion that since his liver is rejuvinating almost 4xs in the next few weeks-months that it is having to detoxify more, hence the odor. He has had a better day, but this whole recovery has been a bit of a roller-coaster so I hope it continues to get better with time. His staples come out Wednesday, right now they are driving him insane! I'll keep you all updated. Thanks again __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

06-11-2006, 06:41 AM	#11
WhimsicalDaisy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 220	I'm glad you found some relief! It sounds like Tucker is hanging in there very well & is on the road to recovery. You're a good mom to keep such a keen eye for detail, keep up the good work! __________________ Lori & Max

06-11-2006, 06:42 AM	#12
Oscar's Mom My Little Biker Dude Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,065	We are all hoping and praying that Tucker continues to improve each day...hang in there! __________________ ****************** Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom ****** PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE KICKING CANCER'S BUTT!!! **************** RIP SHARON 8-10-63 to 9-21-08

06-11-2006, 08:00 AM	#14
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	Poor Tucker . . . I hope he will hurry up and recover soon . . .we will keep him in our prayers. Annika and Tiger sends their slurrpy kisses

06-13-2006, 07:33 PM	#15
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I hope Tucker is already well down the road to recovery... Surgery for LS is slow in healing and it can cause the blood values to be off in the blood panel. Please keep us posted...