After Surgery problems
by Zee
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The subject came up the other night on in the MO chatroom about post-operative problems after spaying and baby teeth removal. These problems involved; not eating or drinking, lethargy and just plain acting "out of it." The animal in question was progressing poorly. There was no shaking or seizures involved. I think the person who was having the problem mentioned vomiting and some runny stools (we did not experience this.) We had the same problem 13 days ago with our Trinkette Belle. After going through five other identical type surgeries, three orthopedic surgeries and one tumor removal on other dogs that we have/had ... never having this type of problem before, we were very concerned! Our Vet felt that it was a reaction to the anesthesia and would subside and wear off. He advised us to force chicken broth and/or gator aid by syringe or eye dropper. We were able to do this without any problem. We got enough of a volume in her to restore once again the electrolyte balance and give her some strength and energy. (She was also given some sugar water.) This episode lasted for about four days and nights! It is quite worrisome. We have always been amazed at how quickly our babies have rebounded from what is very painful surgery with no pain medication. Has anyone else has this experience within the past "six months?" We are thinking perhaps there is a new type of anesthesia being used now that was not around prior to this year. (How about your ideas Tom and Theresa?)
DISCUSSION:
Zee, we are all so happy for you that little Trink is doing just fine. Gus, Dax and Roxy send licks and wags to your gang.
ricky
Zee: I'm glad your baby is better! What a shame she experienced all that:( I have to have my Annie spayed next month and her baby teeth extracted as well. Do you know the name of the anesthesia? Take care!
Angel
Yikes! Binky has an appointment to get spayed next Monday! When I first got her, she didn't eat on her own at all for a little over a month, and I was hoping that being in surgery wouldn't cause her to have a relapse. Cross your fingers (and paws) for us, everyone.
Judy
Zee - Niki (female) and Gizmo (male) were both in just before Christmas. I can't remember the name of the new anesthesia that I had the vet use - I do remember that it cost $15 extra for each and was worth every penny. They spent the night at the vet's office, but when I picked them up the next morning, you would have thought that they had spent the night at Grandma's - they were both completely active, eating, drinking (even though Gizmo had some teeth pulled) - it was impossible to keep them from playing. Niki had to wear a paper plate because she wouldn't leave her stitches alone, but otherwise you wouldn't have known that they had just had invasive surgery! A totally different experience from 10 years ago when I had my other dog spayed and my cat neutered - they were both out of it for quite a while afterwards. Do be sure to ask for the newer anesthesia - it's also less dangerous for our small babies!
Tricia R.
Dear Zee and Trinket Belle: I finally found this site, and just read about all your troubles at the vet. That must have been so scary, I'm so glad you are alright. Isoflorine is the anesthesia that is gentler on smaller dogs. Papillions are very prone to after affects of anesthesia and that is something which the breeders strongly recommend. It is more expensive, but safer. She was just shy of 6 months old, I wonder if another couple of months would have made a difference. But, the main thing, she is ok. Thank Goodness. Love Theresa and Tom
Theresa Meyer
Monique Update-Spay/Baby Teeth Removed!
She had her surgery @ 14 mths old and teeth removed on last Thurs. She did not 'snap' out of it until Tuesday. Would not get out of her bed for any reason, would only take food or 'ice cubes' from us by hand. Whined, whimpered--it was so hard. I called the emergency vet on Sun and she said the danger symptoms were diah, very pale gums, bleeding. We didn't have those. I called my vet Mon am and they said they thought she was being a 'baby'. I didn't like that answer but followed their advice--stop pampering her. Guess what, for whatever reason, she was up and about by Tues Am.
She is doing very well now, but I was really afraid she was goin to die, she was so lathargic.However, I will tell you that when I left the house, she didn't make a sound until I returned--according to my husband and then there's the big whine. Also, on Saturday, she cried all day. I just couldn't understand all this. I tried to comfort her. My nerves were shattered!!!!
My ADVICE--from experience---Don't get your baby spayed on A Thurs or Fri!!! Have the short cut done before surgery (we haven't c0mbed Monique in 6 days and her hair doesn't look too bad!) We had some soft chicken packets from Purina for her to eat when she would. Today, Wed, she just started eating her old Eukanuba food!!! It was not easy at all. I'm glad it's over, but I really thought I'd pick her up at the vet the day after surgery and she would be jumping around and acting her old self, but this was not the case. Thank you Shelly for the ice cube idea!!
Joy and Monique.........
joy
Alex had some teeths pulled end of January. My vet used ISOFLURANE for anesthesia. It's a little more expensive but better tolerated. He had the same anesthesia for neutering last year. Was fine each time.
Janine
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