Clover is getting spayed Dec 2nd

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm praying for Clover. I suppose you took her to the vet as you haven't got back on PT.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm praying for Clover. I suppose you took her to the vet as you haven't got back on PT.

I second that!

[luvofallhorses]

Some dogs do throw up after surgery. But she shouldn't be throwing up so much. Is she taking any meds? I would take her to the vet, keep caling the E-vet.

[Sowa]

I just got home from the ER vet. I ended up going to the vet college because it took over an hour for my vet to call. I can't tell you how upset I was. (It was over an hour but I had already taken her into the college by this point)

They were very nice. It just took FOREVER. 4 hours + we were there.

We still have no idea what's wrong. They feel she's reacting to the pain from her spay. She said she was shocked to find out they didn't give me pain meds for her. I even asked them for some like you guys suggested but they told me they gave her an injection and she'd be fine. I figured they knew what they were talking about.

I was also very upset to find out my vets emergency people are ONLY large animal vets. This really isn't acceptable. I'd love to go to the college but they're double the price. It costs over 200 for an x-ray where my clinic is 100.

The bill was racking up and I was very upset because I had no idea what was wrong, what to do, etc. I'd pay anything for her if she needs it. Problem is you have to pay when you take her home, there is no pay over time. (they do at my vet) They were talking about 600 or 700 to keep her over night for fluids and x-ray. I honestly do not have that money right now We just paid 250 for her spay, it's almost x-mas, I still can't find a job. Anyway the vet student that was helping the vet saw how upset I was and said "Oh, we can just take some blood, that the vet knows nothing about, and say it's for research" Basically they gave us the blood work for free and said we can pay for the medication later.

Blood work came back perfectly normal. They feel she is just in a lot of pain from the surgery. Blood work would say if she was bleeding or anything. They gave her meds to stop her from vomiting and pain meds. Also so more pain meds to take home in case we feel she needs it.

She probably threw up 10-15 times in only a few hours. She's still shaking so I have her wrapped up in a blanket and she's resting peacefully right now.

They said if she doesn't throw up anymore (she shouldn't with the meds) then she's likely just fine and was just in a lot of pain. If she continues to throw up then she's likely very sick.

I'm keeping her in my sight all day and I'll likely stay up all night to be sure she's safe. The college has people there 24 hrs so they said call back for anything at all and I can take her back in right away if need be.

I'm very upset with my vet. In the past I've always had any pet surgery done at the college. But my current vet was very good to me in my time of need with my last 2 babies who passed away that I felt she was trustworthy.

[IRescue452]

I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time with this. I hope its just pain/pain meds making her sick. I had to take a large dose of ibuprofin once before finding out I don't tolerate it. I ended up being sick all weekend.

Its not uncommon for vets to be mostly large animal practice. That's where they make their money. A person with a herd of 100 cows used for meat and milk spends a lot more on care than a person with a companion dog. General vet school is mostly about the big animals and then the smaller animal courses are more elective. The best care is going to come from a specialist over a normal vet.

[luvofallhorses]

Well I certainly hope she feels better. Just keep her hydrated. (((hugs)))

[Sowa]

Well I certainly hope she feels better. Just keep her hydrated. (((hugs)))

She's not interested in drinking at all She's just layin there. They said the stuff they gave her will make her sleepy....

[luvofallhorses]

How long has she been without water? You can go get some plain pedialyte and mix it with water and put it in a syringe and give it to her in her mouth. Hydration is very important, especially since she is vomiting. It makes them really dehydrated. You can also give her some wet dog food, there is a little water content in that. I hope your baby feels better soon, sorry she is sick.

[Bonny]

Sona I am so sorry to read about Clover. Keeping her hydrated is very important. When I had Missy spayed 4 years ago her veterinary told us not to give her any solids for a good 48 hours after the surgery but plenty of water. She also had pain medicine. On the third day we gave her some solids & she threw them up. By the fourth day she held her solids down. The anesthesia takes a time to wear off & even humans can get sick from it. Peeing is a lot easier then having a bowel movement which can sometimes cause straining too. I am sorry you & Clover are having to go through this. I was a nervous wreck before, during, & after Missy's surgery. (((HUGS))) for you both.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Poor Clover .

I'm kind of surprised the vet didn't give you pain meds either. Our vet didn't give Lily any when she was spayed also, saying she didn't need it, but I'm pretty sure she could have used them too. It's a major surgery for goodness sakes!

I hope it is only the pain that she is reacting to and she settles down and rests easy.

Give her some hugs from all of us PTers and both of you relax and try to take things easy. (((HUGS)))

[lizbud]

Sona I am so sorry to read about Clover. Keeping her hydrated is very important. When I had Missy spayed 4 years ago her veterinary told us not to give her any solids for a good 48 hours after the surgery but plenty of water. She also had pain medicine. On the third day we gave her some solids & she threw them up. By the fourth day she held her solids down. The anesthesia takes a time to wear off & even humans can get sick from it. Peeing is a lot easier then having a bowel movement which can sometimes cause straining too. I am sorry you & Clover are having to go through this. I was a nervous wreck before, during, & after Missy's surgery. (((HUGS))) for you both.

Good advice. There's no need to rush with solid food right away, in fact
it could cause her to throw up. Water is reasonable if she is already awake.
It does take time for the anesthesia to leave her system. I too am surprised
they didn't send home a least a few pain pills for her.

[Sowa]

They told us she can resume normal eating when I took her home I've been sick all day with worry. She's not showing any interest in anything right now. She won't drink. I don't want to force her. She seems fairly comfortable sleeping. She's wrapped in a warm blanket cause she was cold. I just wish it was tomorrow so if she needs more tests I can get her in. I hate not knowing if she's ok. They said it's normal for her to be so sleepy with the meds they gave her...

[lizbud]

They told us she can resume normal eating when I took her home I've been sick all day with worry. She's not showing any interest in anything right now. She won't drink. I don't want to force her. She seems fairly comfortable sleeping. She's wrapped in a warm blanket cause she was cold. I just wish it was tomorrow so if she needs more tests I can get her in. I hate not knowing if she's ok. They said it's normal for her to be so sleepy with the meds they gave her...

If Clover is resting comfortably right now, just let her be & sit down
and read a book or make a call, or watch tv. Try to relax & think positive
thoughts. You'll both be better for it.

[luvofallhorses]

Her poor little body probably needs to rest from being sick. If she doesn't eat in the morning, I would take her to the vet. You could always boil a tiny it of chicken and rice for her. They actually give pain medicine in the anestetics, not all vets send them home with pain medicine. I hope she is better soon.

[dab_20]

So sorry to hear of the hard time your having with Clover. I'm very surprised that they did not give her pain meds. I would also do the pedialyte thing Krista mentioned. Keeping her hydrated is very important. Hope everythings okay with her, keep us updated!