Clover is getting spayed Dec 2nd

[chocolatepuppy]

Yeah, sorry to be so paranoid. I'm not sure why I'm so uptight when it comes to her. My BF says the same thing, I need to stop over thinking it. I guess I've had a very unlucky year with pets, I lost 2 precious babies within 3 months of each other. It really wasn't that long ago. I'd do anything to keep Clover safe. I just sound a little crazy

I can relate to this. Been there. Everything will be ok!

[kaycountrygal]

Clover is probably just thirsty and there's nothing wrong. I know we all worry about our pets. I recall when LilGirl was spayed (such a little dog) and when I picked her up at vet, she was "out of it" because she was still very groggy. I brought her home and I think I checked on her every hour or two during the night. She would whimper a little bit from being uncomfy and I felt so bad for her but I knew she needed to be spayed and she would be ok.

I'm sure all is alright with your sweet dog. Someone suggested you curl up and read a book or watch tv with her and RELAX (smile)... sounds like good advice. Have a good day! Kay in NC

[sasvermont]

It is so normal to worry about their welfare. We wouldn't be good pet owners if we didn't have a little worry in our day about them and what could go wrong.

Each day she will feel better and you will wonder why you ever worried. I suspect she will be wanting to run and play by Monday.

Will you need to return to have her sutures removed or are they the self-dissolving kind? Prue had the self-dissolving kind so she didn't even need a followup appointment. It was effortless for us. Thank goodness.

So worry all you want.... we all did it but probably didn't let others know!

She will be fine. Just wait!

[luvofallhorses]

You are not being paranoid, you are a good dog owner. I would be concerned if you didn't worry about her. How is she today?

[Sowa]

She has the dissolving ones. So she doesn't need to go back in.

She's actually doing well. She slept for most of today. Into the evening she's getting more energetic and keeps bringing me her rope toy asking "lets tug, ok?" She's pretty much her normal self. She just wants to play. It's going to be SO hard keeping her calm for a week!

She's still incredibly thirsty though. Anytime I fill her bowl she just drinks it all. I let her drink a lot earlier but I'm holding back a little now. Letting her have little drinks here and there instead of gulping it all at once.

She's having a little difficulty going to the washroom. She usually ends up yelping a lot. It's very sad D:

Is it sad I'm making this out to sound like it was this huge complicated surgery? I think I'd explode from the stress if it was lol.

I'll take some pictures of her tomorrow

[luvofallhorses]

Well a spay is a big surgery, you are not over reacting atleast I don't think so. It will probably hurt for her to go to the bathroom for a bit. She is probably still in a bit of pain but should be ok in time. Also, she is probably really thirsty because the anestetics makes their tongues really dry and can cause them to thirst excessively but don't let her have too much or she will be throwing it up. Just make to keep her hydrated though.

[Sowa]

Well a spay is a big surgery, you are not over reacting atleast I don't think so. It will probably hurt for her to go to the bathroom for a bit. She is probably still in a bit of pain but should be ok in time. Also, she is probably really thirsty because the anestetics makes their tongues really dry and can cause them to thirst excessively but don't let her have too much or she will be throwing it up. Just make to keep her hydrated though.

Ok, thanks Good to know that it's normal.

[cassiesmom]

Yay, Clover! I'm so glad to read the surgery is over and you are home and recovering! Gentle hug for you, sweety

[luvofallhorses]

You are very welcome she will be back to her old self in no time.

[Sowa]

Perhaps I'm just being paranoid again, but is this normal? She was fine all night. I took her water up while she slept, and as I said through the evening I'd been monitoring how much water she had.

This morning she threw up 5 times. All of her food. Looks like she didn't even chew it.

She seems fine other then that. I'm just worried there is some reason she may be throwing up. What do you think?

Also, she is kinda coughing a little bit here and there.

[Sowa]

She threw up 2 more times. She actually seems sick now...The vet is closed. I'm worried it's bloat or something...

[Sowa]

She's thrown up more and is now shaking. I called the ER vet like 40 mins ago and I'm getting very impatient. I'm giving them 5-10 mins before I call another vet. Will they actually throw up if they have bloat or just attempt to?

[chocolatepuppy]

Are you waiting for the EMG vet to call back? Did they give you any advice as to whether you should bring her in?

[chocolatepuppy]

Is she taking pain meds, maybe they're making her sick?

[Roxyluvsme13]

If it was bloat, she would have had unsuccessful vomiting with maybe foam or mucous coming up.

Could be the pain medicines.

I hope she is okay though, let us know how she is doing when you get a chance!