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azkaty · 06-14-2005, 01:37 PM

Poor Ralphie.. He had both a neuter and hernia surgery today. I was scared to death! Stayed at the vet until he woke up-- and will take him home in a few hours..he is one hurting puppy! I just hope it goes ok from here. Do the stiches usually stay in ? Will he eat and poop ok? I just hope he will be like himself in a few days. He is all of 3.7 lbs at 6months old.

red98vett · 06-14-2005, 02:30 PM

awww...I bet he's feeling pretty bad right now but it doesn't last long - I hope your baby feels much better tommorrow - Glad his surgery went well and he'll be home soon ...Hugs to little Ralphie - you get to spoil him silly now !

Missy's Mommy · 06-14-2005, 02:37 PM

Hi Katy, I am so glad to hear his surgery was such a success. He will be home soon and feeling back to himself in no time

He is really adorable, what a little cutie you have!

rnnw62 · 06-14-2005, 03:12 PM

Teddy and I send our best wishes for a fast recovery to you
and Ralphie. Teddy goes in tomorrow for his neuter and I am
a nervous wreck! I wish there was some way some one else
could drop him off in the morning because he gets so nervous
that I know handing him over is going to make me cry. If there
was anyway that I could skip Wednesday and just go on to
Thursday I would. Please keep us updated on how your little
one is doing so I know what to expect.

whispersmom2 · 06-14-2005, 07:38 PM

Glad to hear Ralphie is "fixed" even though I didn't know he was broken! They are so hard to keep down for the first day or two especially when the vet says "Keep him quiet! Make sure he eats and drinks and pees and poops" Like they are gonna do those things when it really matters and mom wants a good report card for good nursing care..Just kiddin!

Lexi's_Mommy · 06-15-2005, 09:41 AM

How is Ralphie doing today, hope he is feeling better...

schatzie · 06-15-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by azkaty

Poor Ralphie.. He had both a neuter and hernia surgery today. I was scared to death! Stayed at the vet until he woke up-- and will take him home in a few hours..he is one hurting puppy! I just hope it goes ok from here. Do the stiches usually stay in ? Will he eat and poop ok? I just hope he will be like himself in a few days. He is all of 3.7 lbs at 6months old.

azkaty, hugs to Ralphie and you. I am sure your vet will give you all the instructions needed to care for him and answer your questions regarding his stitches care and diet.

Some Yorkies have to wear a collar to keep from licking/biting their stitches and in about a week i think they are taken out unless the stitches are the type that go away on their own. He might take a day or two for a poopy also from what I have seen in pets going through surgery.

He should be feeling better soon and I am sure wanting gobs of hugs and kisses from you.

azkaty · 06-15-2005, 10:24 AM

Thanks to you all.!no one slept much last nite. Ralphie was in some pain, and did get medication at 2:30 am. Today, although he is alert-- he is not moving around very much. Has not pooped..but did pee ok. Appitite and drinking water.

The collar will not work , as he was struggling so much, I was afraid he would hurt himself. So.. for the next 3-4 days-I will be right by him, so he does not lick his stiches.

He had a very large hernia, and the site of the incision looks red, but I think that is normal. I will take the little guy to the vet on Sat to check if he is ok. He is such a little guy..this is really scary for me..!

Carolina girl · 06-15-2005, 10:52 AM

You can try the baby onsies if he starts to bother his wound.

azkaty · 06-15-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina girl

You can try the baby onsies if he starts to bother his wound.

What is Baby Onsies?And where do you get them?

azkaty · 06-15-2005, 04:36 PM

Thanks to all Ralphie is feeling better.. but now the challenge of keeping him "calm" per the vet! Yikes! I am not sure how to do THAT!

Still has not pooped..May have to make him wear a collar although he screamed bloody murder when I tried to put one on him..I think I will be exhausted in six days when I go back to work!Need a vacation!!

06-14-2005, 02:30 PM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	awww...I bet he's feeling pretty bad right now but it doesn't last long - I hope your baby feels much better tommorrow - Glad his surgery went well and he'll be home soon ...Hugs to little Ralphie - you get to spoil him silly now ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

06-14-2005, 02:37 PM	#3
Missy's Mommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,042	Hi Katy, I am so glad to hear his surgery was such a success. He will be home soon and feeling back to himself in no time He is really adorable, what a little cutie you have! __________________ Jennette Missy & Max

06-14-2005, 03:12 PM	#4
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Teddy and I send our best wishes for a fast recovery to you and Ralphie. Teddy goes in tomorrow for his neuter and I am a nervous wreck! I wish there was some way some one else could drop him off in the morning because he gets so nervous that I know handing him over is going to make me cry. If there was anyway that I could skip Wednesday and just go on to Thursday I would. Please keep us updated on how your little one is doing so I know what to expect. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

06-15-2005, 09:41 AM	#6
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	How is Ralphie doing today, hope he is feeling better... __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

06-15-2005, 10:24 AM	#8
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	Thanks to you all.!no one slept much last nite. Ralphie was in some pain, and did get medication at 2:30 am. Today, although he is alert-- he is not moving around very much. Has not pooped..but did pee ok. Appitite and drinking water. The collar will not work , as he was struggling so much, I was afraid he would hurt himself. So.. for the next 3-4 days-I will be right by him, so he does not lick his stiches. He had a very large hernia, and the site of the incision looks red, but I think that is normal. I will take the little guy to the vet on Sat to check if he is ok. He is such a little guy..this is really scary for me..! __________________ Katy

06-14-2005, 07:38 PM	#5
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Glad to hear Ralphie is "fixed" even though I didn't know he was broken! They are so hard to keep down for the first day or two especially when the vet says "Keep him quiet! Make sure he eats and drinks and pees and poops" Like they are gonna do those things when it really matters and mom wants a good report card for good nursing care..Just kiddin!

06-15-2005, 10:52 AM	#9
Carolina girl YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 320	You can try the baby onsies if he starts to bother his wound. __________________ Love is... when your puppy licks your face even though you left him alone all day! Izzabella and Cindy

06-15-2005, 04:36 PM	#11
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	Thanks to all Ralphie is feeling better.. but now the challenge of keeping him "calm" per the vet! Yikes! I am not sure how to do THAT! Still has not pooped..May have to make him wear a collar although he screamed bloody murder when I tried to put one on him..I think I will be exhausted in six days when I go back to work!Need a vacation!! __________________ Katy Last edited by azkaty; 06-15-2005 at 04:38 PM.