out of it after spay

[imsoconfused1593]

so my dog princess got spayed today ;shes ten(big mistake should have done it sooner)also she had 4 breast tumors removed i was so worried about her during the surgery but the vet said the surgery went great and now shes home...she seems not herself AT ALL , all she does is lay there and sleep and ocasionally lift her head to look at me...is this normal? when will this wear off? p.s. she wont drink any thing and usually she drinks like shes never going to see water again lol

 

[Saje]

Just let her relax and keep her comfortable. The surgery was today? It's a pretty major surger (unlike for the boys!!!) She'll be fine you just need to giver her time. My dog got spayed in.. Oct? And she was fine the next day. Yours is a bit older so the recovery might be a bit slower. Call your vet if something concerns you. It's best to be sure!

Oh, and don't try to get her to drink food and water. She'll probably throw up.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

Many girls are VERY groggy the first day post surgery. My older girl that was spayed would not/could not even get up on her own the first day after.

She should be feeling much better in the morning. If not, consult your vet.

Follow the aftercare instructions carefully, especially regarding exercise.

 

[tessa_s212]

imsoconfused, I had this done on one of my dogs, though she only had one tumor to remove and she was only 8, but she was very tired and in much pain as well. It hurts to see them so tired and drained, but let her rest. Give her lots of attention and love and she'll be alright.

I'm praying for a fast recovery for your little princess.

 

[imsoconfused1593]

wow its amazing what happens in 2 hours! i may be carzy but is wagging her tail and going on a mini walk(bedroom-frontyard and back) an improvement? o well she seems better but i think it hurts her to lay down poor baby shes tring to sleep sitting but wakes up trying to balance herself

<<<princess lookin miserable

 

[Saje]

awww. Try and find some way for her to sleep comfortably. Lots of pillows and blankets! The more rest the better.

 

[bubbatd]

Poor gal!! I had an older female spayed too... takes a 24 hrs, to get back to normal.. just love on her !!

 

[showpug]

Did your vet send you home with pain medication to give her? If not, I would march right back to the vet's office and request it. We always sent home 5-7days worth of pain medication with our surgery patients!

 

[imsoconfused1593]

o ya they did give me medicine shes alot better 2day shes drinking and i gave her a little bread and beggin strips because she wasnt interesterd in dog food, so far shes held it down and hasnt thrown up...everythings back to normal except the pain and her not jumping on my bed or chair(she wants to so bad!)

 

[imsoconfused1593]

o and shes tired..i dont blame her lol

 

[Saje]

don't let her jump up on anything. or run. she just needs to relax. it's so hard...

 

[imsoconfused1593]

I'm happy to say Princess is back to normal! Thanks for all of your help and support for a worried mom!

 

[tessa_s212]

That is great! Yay!

 

[imsoconfused1593]

ha ha Merry Christmas everyone!! the weirdest thing happened this morning...i found princess in my closet chewing on the edge of a huge box..and she never puts anything in her mouth but food!..? ha ha it was kinda funnny....

 

[imsoconfused1593]

even weider..now shes scratching at blankets! im so worried...

 

[imsoconfused1593]

i know i keep bothering you ppl but now her belly is pinkish red and ive caught her a couple times licking that area...is redness an infection? irritation? or something really bad? im planning on getting her an ecollar 2mro when stores open...

 

[thewhitewitchone]

Licking at the incision is not good! Get the e-collar asap. I think a little redness is normal. Has she torn out any of her stitches??

 

[imsoconfused1593]

nope she hasnt torn out any that i can see but only one side is red of a pretty big area that looks kinda like a sunburn the other side has small spots and it doesnt seem to bother her....but dont worry im gettin an ecollar 2mro lol

 

[tessa_s212]

Yes, you need an e-collar. She can't be licking.. it will make it worse.

Keep her tethered to you with a leash at all times. Then you will be able to stop her when she is licking. If she gets free run of the house and you aren't paying attentino, she could make it worse with the licking.

 

[imsoconfused1593]

heres a pic but my pc camera's really low quality...kinda weird lookin but not gross...scroll down
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