Really hungry right after neuter? We got Simba neutered today and it went really well. Yippieh! My boyfriend picked him up about an hour ago and even though he was sluggish at first he is now almost back to his old self. Here's the dilemma- the vet told us just to give him very little food but he seems to be very hungry? Any suggestions? I feel bad because he has been fasting since 9 p.m. yesterday. Poor Baby. |
I just had my pom in last week for dental and eye surgery and the same thing she hadn't eaten since 9pm the day before and she LOVES her food. They told me to give her just a little food, I came home gave her 1/2 meal ans a few sips of water and she was fine so every 1/2 hour I gave her a little food and more water, and she was fine. I would try a little food if he has no problems give him a little more. Maya was so thirsty so I kept giving her sips she tried to keep me from taking it away each time I felt so bad for her! Good Luck |
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When Samson got neutered the vet said to start with just a little food at first to make sure he doesn't get sick from the anesthesia. If he's o.k. with a little then you can give him more. |
Maybe give him some chicken broth its light. My vet didnt put any restrictions on food after the neuter just before. |
Poor little guy! I bet he is starving. The chicken broth maybe mixed with rice sound good. |
The vet was correct in saying "give him a small amount of food" following surgery. We do this with people also. Full stomachs and the possibility of nauseousness with vomiting are not what you want right after surgery....especially some surgeries. Vomiting and retching can cause serious problems. AngeliFlad ----- You're like a lot of people. You feel sorry for your little puppy and go ahead and give him whatever he wants -- even against the doctor's instructions -- and luckily it worked out okay. It usually does. But, there is always the little dog - perhaps only one out of 50, who does get sick and often ends back up at the vet's office or even back in surgery. This shouldn't happen and could have been avoided. We ask people to go without anything to eat or drink before even a minor procedure that needs an anesthetic. But, a lot of people think this is unnecessary and eat or drink anyway. When the surgeons learn of this, they immediately cancel the procedure. It's rare, but a person with food or fluids in their stomach can aspirate during surgery (and die). This is a surgeon's nightmare....one that can be avoided. Carol Jean |
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