Ian is going to have his dental on Friday.

[Princes mom]

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

Does this mean Ian is home and resting comfortably? Is it time for happy dances?

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Does this mean Ian is home and resting comfortably? Is it time for happy dances?

YES! Ian is home, and doing well!

[Maximo]

Woohoo!! I'm very happy for both of you that the big day is over. Have a great weekend!

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Woohoo!! I'm very happy for both of you that the big day is over. Have a great weekend!

Thank you!! We are both worn out!
Tomorrow we will be off to Ian's favorite park!

[lisaly]

I've been thinking about both of you, and I'm so happy to hear that Ian is home and doing well. As I'm sure you always do, enjoy him and give Ian lots of hugs and kisses.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by lisaly

I've been thinking about both of you, and I'm so happy to hear that Ian is home and doing well. As I'm sure you always do, enjoy him and give Ian lots of hugs and kisses.

Thank you friend...so much!

[Princes mom]

Ian has been sleeping a lot since he's been home. He seems to be in a very deep sleep because he has been making a lot of different noises. He did eat a little Greek yogurt with Wee Bits.

[kjc]

Glad he's home! Is he walking normally... been out to pee? (just concerned about 'deep sleep)

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

Glad he's home! Is he walking normally... been out to pee? (just concerned about 'deep sleep)

He walked a little when he first came home. He even went out on the deck for a while. A few hours later, he would act like he did when I picked him up at about 12:30. I thought everything would have worn off be now, but the vet did say that it would be in his system for about 24 hours. Do you think I should be concerned? Is this not normal?

[kjc]

It will be in his system but shouldn't be keeping him 'down'. He should continually be looking better and more alert each time he gets up. After surgeries I always wake mine up every hour for a drink, a bit of food and to go potty, and just to get them up and walking around a little, until they really are acting normal (not so much groggy dog but interested dog).

Also check him... does he feel warm or cold to the touch? Warm is good, if he feels coldish, warm him in your lap and cover him with a blanket. Heat will help process the drugs out of the system.

Note: I am just naturally overcautious...

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

It will be in his system but shouldn't be keeping him 'down'. He should continually be looking better and more alert each time he gets up. After surgeries I always wake mine up every hour for a drink, a bit of food and to go potty, and just to get them up and walking around a little, until they really are acting normal (not so much groggy dog but interested dog).

Also check him... does he feel warm or cold to the touch? Warm is good, if he feels coldish, warm him in your lap and cover him with a blanket. Heat will help process the drugs out of the system.

Note: I am just naturally overcautious...

I appreciate you being "overcautious!" I did wake him up and took him down to go potty. I gave him a little greek yogurt with water as a small snack. he ate, drank, that very quickly. He is still a little groggy, and walks with his tail down. His eyes look a lot brighter, though. He's back in bed, and I just covered him with a light blanket. Thank you so mich for your advice!

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I appreciate you being "overcautious!" I did wake him up and took him down to go potty. I gave him a little greek yogurt with water as a small snack. he ate, drank, that very quickly. He is still a little groggy, and walks with his tail down. His eyes look a lot brighter, though. He's back in bed, and I just covered him with a light blanket. Thank you so mich for your advice!

I didn't stress this before... but do get some food into him as I'm sure he was fasted before his procedure, especially some type of protein... chicken baby food, chicken, along with carbs. Nutrical along with a protein if you have it on hand is good to use after a surgery... got to get all his levels back up ( if no Nutrical, you can use pancake syrup, about 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon).

I usually give them about 1/4 of a regular meal 3-4 times, every 30-60 minutes with some water (not free access to the entire bowl, lol) about 1/4- 1/3 cup with the partial meal so they don't get sick (may vomit from too much on an empty tummy). After the 4th feeding, I give free access but I watch to make sure they don't overdo on the water. If they're still that thirsty, I give a little bit at a time until they are satisfied.

Once they start acting like themselves (awake and 'there'), then I let them sleep for longer periods.

[Princes mom]

I gave him some of his Solid Gold Wee Bits mixed with Greek yogurt at 4:30. I'm going to check to see if we have any chicken in the freezer. I could boil that rather quickly. Brb

[Princes mom]

A few months ago I had boiled a chicken breast with rice, blended it up, and froze it in ice trays. I am glad I have some of the cubes left. I just heated it up and gave some to Ian. My hubby said that he looks a lot better. His tail is up a little higher now!