Tomorrow is the *big* day for Nebo...

[wolf_Q]

PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE SHOT!!!! Not enough scientific research has been done and there are some reports of dogs that end up having major problems after the shot. Some have even died with mysterious causes which the vets seem to be unable to diagnose until it is too late.

Oh?? I didn't know there was anything bad about the shot, sorry. I don't really know anything about heartworm meds period, other then I needed to get some! I guess I will stick with the chewable tablets, as I guess it is better to be safe then sorry. Nebo would probably like them better anyway, lol, he'll eat ANYTHING, but boobs when he gets a shot. Is there more then one type of shot? It seems weird that some vets would say it's perfectly safe, and others not.

Nebo says thanks for the advice, Maya! Or at least thats what he will say when he gets back! lol

[AdoreMyDogs]

Good luck, Nebo. You have a very responsible momma and you better take it easy for the next week or so like a good boy!

[Stenograsaurus]

Thinking of you today, Nebo, and hoping all goes well. I have a feeling your mom is going to have a hard time keeping you calm for a couple of days while you heal.

[Albea]

Hi Nebo!
I hope everything went well with your surgery. Now, be a good boy and try not to do too much damage to yourself or the house when you come back home. Have a good nap and you'll be back to your usual puppy antics in no time.

[lovemymaltese]

We're still here for ya Nebo, it won't be so bad. Hugs and Kisses!

[Cookiebaker]

Just wanted to let you know I remembered Nebo today. Hope & trust that he's OK, and that you will be able to pick him up sooon??? I bet you will be so happy to have him back! Let us know how he is and how he is doing!!

[tatsxxx11]

How's Nebo doing??? I think he should be coming home any minute now!!! Check in when you can!

[trisha0503]

I'm also wondering how's our handsome Nebo's doing? I hope he's doing ok and so is his Mom... Hope you'll have a good sleep tonight

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone for your concern. Nebo is NOT a happy boy right now at all. When we picked up Lady and Reggie both of them were kind of out of it.....just calm and slow (and Lady is normally twice as hyper as Nebo). Well Nebo was wild. And to complicate matters, he is wearing one of those elizabethan collars. Apparently he was licking/biting at his stitches on his leg and other place really bad, so they had to put it on him. Melissa and I had to laugh when we first saw it, but now I feel soo sorry for him. He has been bawling, ALL night long. He won't settle down at all, he keeps jerking and trying to run around (Nebo has never been one to be held down). I really don't think he is crying because he is in major pain (although I'm sure he is really, really sore!). It's not really a "pain cry" it's a "pissed off cry." lol. He keeps scratching at it, and rolling around, getting very, very frustrated (and LOUD!). And he has to keep that thing on him for 10-14 days!! The stitches where he was neutered will dissolve, but the ones in his leg have to be taken out. The vet said I could give him a little bit of food at 8:00 and 9:00....I just hand fed him a little bit, and he really "wolfed" it down! Poor little guy was so hungry. I wasn't expecting the collar thing, Reggie, Smokey, or Lady didn't have to have them. The main thing I am worried about is leaving him when I go to work. I leave at around 11:30, and get home at about 6:30. My mom gets home at 4:00, but he'll still be alone for a while. I think it'd be better if I left him crated in my room, then outside in a dog run. I'm just worried he's going to get it caught in the crate or something. But what else do I do? I've contemplated taking him to work.......but I have this feeling he would cry all day long, and I don't want to start any "issues" as I've only been working there for a week and a half. Ugh, sorry for the long winded post. It's just not a good day for me. I worry too much. I probably won't get any sleep either, because I bet he'll cry all night long. I guess I can't really blame him, I'd be pretty upset to have that thing on my head too! Here's some pictures. He does a great job and looking pathetic, doesn't he? lol

[manda99]

Oh, poor Nebo.


Smokey hated the collar, too.
I took it off him when I could watch him.
He was pretty good about not licking himself, though.

And after like 6 days he was w/out the collar all together.

As a sort of side note: I did worry that Smokey's stitches would get infected but basically, I think if there's no green / nasty stuff oozing out you're OK.

But - you know your dog best so you know if he should stay in the collar or not.

[wolf_Q]

Thanks Manda, I might try taking the collar off for a break sometime, but I probably couldn't get it back on, lol. I've just never had a dog have one of these things on before, and maybe it's just the way they look...but I feel so bad! lol. Of course it doesn't help that I have a dog that FREAKS out about it! I don't think Nebo would be good at leaving the stitches alone. He tends to bite himself often anyway (actually he likes to put the entire foot in his mouth).....and really enjoys licking things for long periods of time (especially my feet! and windows!)......Nebo is a baby too, he bawls if i hold him just to brush him. I don't think he's going to get used to it very fast at all.

[KYS]

Poor Nebo,
Rocky had to wear one of those contraptions,
when he had surgery on his toe.
My Rocky, figured a way how to stand up, press
the Elizabethian collar in such a way that it would
bend when touching the ground so he could lick his paw.
Needless to say after he figured that out, the
collar served no purpose.


Poor Nebo, it will be over soon and that
collar will be off again.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Poor, poor Nebo!

What a fiesty lil guy! I am so sorry to hear that he is so upset about the surgery Drake was very calm the first week and didn't have to wear a collar. He did however have to wear one last October when he got into a bad fight with a GSD next door. It didn't last an hour on him! He kept charging towards the wall and throwing himself at it. Then he would beat his head on the side of the door. That is of course in addition to trying to paw it off.

Don't take it off unless you have someone else to help you put it back on! And in Nebo's case, you may need 2 or 3 people to help

Feel better, Nebo!

[lv4dogs]

Raustyk, my rott. had to wear one when she had cruciate surgery. The first couple days I had her home (which was the day after surgery) she was ver frustrated with the e-collar but then settled down. Cruciate is a bigger surgery then neutering so luckily she was pretty calm. I just kept her pre-ccupid with lots of chewie toys and kong it seemed to take her mind off the collar. Good luck. Sometimes after a few days of wearing that they learn to leave the sutures alon. Under close supervision you can try to take it off and see how he does. Good luck!

[anna_66]

Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest
He did however have to wear one last October when he got into a bad fight with a GSD next door. It didn't last an hour on him! He kept chraging towards and wall and throwing himself at it. Then he would beat his hear on the side of the door.

OMG! He really didn't want that thing on, did he?!

Amy, so sorry for poor Nebo He does look so pathetic, makes you feel sorry for him. Give him a hug from me.