Spaying
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Permalink Reply by Abbey & Anne on
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I just had our pup, Abbey, spayed yesterday. We were given a sheet of instructions from the vet. And he suggests that she be confined in her crate and restrict her activities. Maybe Foxy just needs to spend more time in a confined place.
I have not had any swelling or such. I do hope that Foxy gets better soon.
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Permalink Reply by Becky Focht on
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Anne, she is in crate all day while we work but she is out when we get home & pretty active. I feel guilty leaving her in her crate when we are home but I guess I would feel more guilty if she were to hurt herself. Thanks for the tip & well wishes. Best of luck with Abbey & I'm glad she's doing well.
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Permalink Reply by Priss, Charlie & Kaylee (PK) on
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We had swelling at the incision site and a bit all around, but nothing beyond normal healing. Kaylee didn't rip her stiches.
That first week is extremely hard with an active dog, which I imagine you have. I would suggest lots of treats, chew toys, etc. And when you can't watch her, put on the cone until you know how she will act. Kaylee kept it on at night for two weeks, but we just watched her during the day. Thankfully it was summer and my husband had off.
Did the vet give or suggest a sedative? We used the side effect of regular benadryl to take the edge off. It helped for us, but it doesn't work on every dog. So, you have to test it during the day while you can watch. Some dogs become hyper.
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They didn't offer a sedative but I did think about it. The Benadryl is a good suggestion. I don't want to seem like I want to drug her but keeping her calm I think would really help. I guess we'll just stick with the crating for now. Thanks for the info
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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We kept Maddie in her ex-pen for most of the two full weeks after her spay. We took her on short leash walks according to the doctor's directions, but in the house she had to be confined or she'd run and play.
If she won't stay calm, she really has to be confined. I know it's tough but the time will pass. She's had a complete hysterectomy. If a person has abdominal surgery they are instructed to keep off their feet for quite a few days.
A neuter is no big deal but a spay is major, major surgery and it's imperative that she stay calm.
Take her out for short potty breaks and other than that, put her in a pen or crate, or gate her in a small room where she can't jump around.
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Thanks Beth, I think you're right about keeping her totally confined.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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Don't be afraid to ask your vet for sedatives if you don't want to keep her confined. Also make sure she wears her cone. The first 5 days are the most important to keep her really quiet and calm. After that a small amount of activity is ok but no real play for 10 to 14 days. Franklin broke his leg (twice) and once was when he was a young pup, around 8 months old. It was 3 months of no exercise, I ended up having to sedate him because after 1 month the break wasn't healing enough because I just couldnt' keep him quiet. Sedatives have no long term effects if given right so if you can't keep her quiet, to save her and you more pain and another possible surgery, ask the vet for some sedation. They usually are more than happy to help out if needed.
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Thanks Melissa
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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on
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I kept Ellie confined to her crate or on a short leash in the house for the full 2 weeks of recovery time. If she started jumping while on the leash, then she was taken straight back to her crate. It was the only way I could keep her from going bananas and frapping all over the place. I know that it's hard to see them looking so bummed about the lack of exercise, but it's really the safer route. I hope that the swelling comes down, soon!
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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I use a leash in the house to keep them from racing around too much while I am home. They can walk around with me and don't seem as hyper. Also spread some cheese inside a Kong so they have something to do while laying around. It is difficult but they (the dogs) get over it very quickly...much sooner than we do.
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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Definitely keep her cone on and put her in an xpen or leashed to you at all times.
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Permalink Reply by Lola and Paige on
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My pup Lola was the same way with her spay surgery. I already was thinking "keeping her calm...ok..." it was not an easy task. I was constantly running around the house to try to catch her before she would jump on the couch, bed, etc. Most of the time I was successful and after a few days her tummy began to swell. It looked worse than the "typical" swelling that comes with the healing process from surgery so I called the vet. They confirmed that she had actually managed to bruise her organs and it was now an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY to keep her from being so active. Because of the swelling she did have to put in an extra week of healing time and they told me to put on a warm compress (wet washcloth) about 4 times a day. I thought that it would be hard and was worried about how long she would be stuck lying on the couch all day, but within about three days the swelling was almost completely gone. Now she is as fit as a fiddle!
So keep doing the compresses like you have, try to keep an eye on the little ninja before she has a chance to get physical, and remain patient!
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