Jackson's getting neutered tomorrow!

[Britster]

Thanks for the comfort, guys!


He's there right now and he seemed really happy... his tail wagging with all the other dogs there, lol. Poor little fella had no idea what he was in for! I dropped him off around 8:15am an they said he will probably be ready by one or two! Until then... I will be a nervous wreck.

[Britster]

UPDATE -

I picked Jackson up around 1:30 today and he was so excited to see me! When the vet brought him out, his whole little body starting squirming and shaking trying to get to me. The car ride home, he was a little out of it but he seemed pretty good, he was still trying to sniff out the window and he wanted to be on my lap, so I let him. Now he's definitely out of it... just laying on the floor, really groggy. He doesn't know what he wants, he keeps getting up and moving from one place to the other! Poor little guy

[Sweet Apple]

Oh Yeaaaaaaaaaah.......glad to hear he's out and home w/mama...he's probably just confused at feeling a little uncomfortable, so he's moving about, a bit, trying to figure it out...sounds like you guys are home free...He'll probably be his old self in 48 hrs...Thanks for letting us know about your little guy...
Maggie & Apple
xoxoxo

[TresCutePiggies]

Originally Posted by Britster

Thanks for the comfort, guys!


He's there right now and he seemed really happy... his tail wagging with all the other dogs there, lol. Poor little fella had no idea what he was in for! I dropped him off around 8:15am an they said he will probably be ready by one or two! Until then... I will be a nervous wreck.

Ugh, that is the worst part. The guilt you feel. When I dropped Rory off, she thought she was going to daycare at a new place or something as that was our typical morning routine.

Originally Posted by Britster

UPDATE -

I picked Jackson up around 1:30 today and he was so excited to see me! When the vet brought him out, his whole little body starting squirming and shaking trying to get to me. The car ride home, he was a little out of it but he seemed pretty good, he was still trying to sniff out the window and he wanted to be on my lap, so I let him. Now he's definitely out of it... just laying on the floor, really groggy. He doesn't know what he wants, he keeps getting up and moving from one place to the other! Poor little guy

I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier, but I am so glad he made it through a-okay. I'm sure by tomorrow morning he will be his normal self again! Give Jackson some extra love from my girls while he sleeps it off.

[Britster]

I think he's mad at me! lol. Everytime I try to give him love, he allows it for a bit and then walks away and goes under my bed, lol

I think his mouth is what is bugging him the most, he had 4 teeth pulled

[Elaine Benise]

Poor guy!! He must be in pain. But I'm very glad to hear everything went well!!!

[lovespandp]

Yeahhh Jackson!! Glad to hear everything with A OK!! Peanut was like that too, he kept moving around, couldnt find a spot to lay, didnt know what he wanted, first he wanted to be alone then he wanted to be with me just let him be and when you can give him love He will be feeling good in no time!!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Yeahhh Jackson!! Glad to hear everything with A OK!! Peanut was like that too, he kept moving around, couldnt find a spot to lay, didnt know what he wanted, first he wanted to be alone then he wanted to be with me just let him be and when you can give him love He will be feeling good in no time!!

Thanks for the advice! I can't wait for him to start feeling better, I hate seeing him like this!

[kalina82]

glad to hear he is home and doing well after surgery. he'll be back to his usual self tomorrow, you'll see.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Britster

Thanks for the comfort, guys!


He's there right now and he seemed really happy... his tail wagging with all the other dogs there, lol. Poor little fella had no idea what he was in for! I dropped him off around 8:15am an they said he will probably be ready by one or two! Until then... I will be a nervous wreck.

Hows Mr.Jackson doing today?

[mommy2bella]

My vet told me it was OK for Bella to lick it, b/c that was her way of cleaning it, but she did have in inside stiches, so there was nothing for her to pull out. He said as long as she wasn't biting at it, it was ok!

I was very worried too! I took off and cried all day. When she got home she was very sleepy, but she woke me up at midnight jumping up and down on her back legs ready to play!!! Little monster!!! After that was FINE. They did send me home with 3 days of Metacam, which is a non-drowsy pain medication.

Good luck and keep us informed!!

[Britster]

Hey! He is doing much better! Still pretty tired but that may be from the pain meds? The pain meds they gave him are called Novox, anyone heard of it? He's been walking around really good, I brought him out on the leash a few times today to go potty and he actually dug up an old bone and picked it up! lol. He brought it inside and started chewing on it so obviously his teeth must be feeling better! He was loving being outside, even if only for a little bit. He hates being cooped up in the house. He's sleeping right now! But he's doing much better already I am SO glad that is over with!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by mommy2bella

My vet told me it was OK for Bella to lick it, b/c that was her way of cleaning it, but she did have in inside stiches, so there was nothing for her to pull out. He said as long as she wasn't biting at it, it was ok!

I was very worried too! I took off and cried all day. When she got home she was very sleepy, but she woke me up at midnight jumping up and down on her back legs ready to play!!! Little monster!!! After that was FINE. They did send me home with 3 days of Metacam, which is a non-drowsy pain medication.

Good luck and keep us informed!!

His stitches are outside and I've been letting him lick them a little bit just because he's not excessive about it. He just does a few little licks for 20 seconds or so and I know that's their way of healing their wounds. He hasn't tried to bite at them yet or anything so I'm not too worried!
He's got 5 days of pain meds but I have a feeling I won't have to give them for 5 days.

[mommy2bella]

I am so glad he is doing so well! These little guys just bounce right back, huh!?!

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Britster

His stitches are outside and I've been letting him lick them a little bit just because he's not excessive about it. He just does a few little licks for 20 seconds or so and I know that's their way of healing their wounds. He hasn't tried to bite at them yet or anything so I'm not too worried!
He's got 5 days of pain meds but I have a feeling I won't have to give them for 5 days.

Licking is not cleaning or healing. the dogs mouth is not actually as clean as its rumored to be and bacteria from their mouth can get into a fresh incision. They can get an infection in the incision which can take a while to heal OR they can lick the incision open. Licking is not good at all. please don't let him do it. i'm speaking from lots of experience here. I was a vet tech for years and licking causes many infections and wound issues. They don't need to "bite" at the incision to open it up. Even internal stitches can be opened from licking so i don't know why that one vet said it was ok