Clover is getting spayed Dec 2nd

**chocolatepuppy** · 12-05-2011, 12:31 PM

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers for Clover and {{{hugs}}} for you.

**sasvermont** · 12-05-2011, 12:41 PM

I hope all runs smoothly a the vet with the Xray.

Most spayings run smoothly. I was surprised to hear you are having problems.

I think my Vet told me not to feed my dog the first day. I don't recall any advice about water etc. My dog did have a pain shot before she came home and was very still for a couple of days.

Each dog is so different and circumstances are different.

One cannot rule out problems but they certainly are the exception to the rule for routine procedures like spaying.

I hope the xray shows nothing and that all you need to do is to keep her quiet. Dogs can go a few days without eating huge meals. But they do need food and water eventually.

Keep us posted with her updates as we are all worried, just not as much as you are, that's for sure. We all worry for our beloved furry pets.

Good luck at the vet's.

**luvofallhorses** · 12-05-2011, 03:01 PM

Well there is a risk with any surgery, the anestetics are harder on some dogs than others, even pups. I hope she checks out ok at the vets. (((hugs)))

**Sowa** · 12-05-2011, 03:09 PM

She got an x-ray. The vet said it's a little hard to read considering she just had surgery. It shows some inflammation or something in her belly but she said that is normal for her surgery but could also show something is in there. There was an object in her stomach that she's unsure of. She said it if it is a bone or something it doesn't match all of her symptoms. She took blood work to test for pancreatitis (I'm not sure if that is the right word) She gave her a shot of penicillin, and told me to put some electrolytes in her water. So basically I still have no clue

**chocolatepuppy** · 12-05-2011, 04:21 PM

I will continue to pray for your Clover. I hope still, this is not serious. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. {hugs}

**Sowa** · 12-05-2011, 04:39 PM

I got the blood work results. She said her pancreatic levels are a little high and some antibiotics should help if it is pancreatitis. She said her protein levels are low, but could be from her age/she just had surgery. Something about her white blood cells are off, like showing inflammation I believe. She said that sorta goes with her surgery too so it's hard to say.

Also, I shouldn't give her tarter busters to chew on again. So can someone help me out here? I need a good chew toy for her that is SAFE. No breaking off bits that will get stuck in her belly. Has to be something she can get a good chew from. She is a Lab and LOVES to chew.

**dab_20** · 12-05-2011, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Sowa

I got the blood work results. She said her pancreatic levels are a little high and some antibiotics should help if it is pancreatitis. She said her protein levels are low, but could be from her age/she just had surgery. Something about her white blood cells are off, like showing inflammation I believe. She said that sorta goes with her surgery too so it's hard to say.

Also, I shouldn't give her tarter busters to chew on again. So can someone help me out here? I need a good chew toy for her that is SAFE. No breaking off bits that will get stuck in her belly. Has to be something she can get a good chew from. She is a Lab and LOVES to chew.

I would do the antibiotics, otherwise keep an eye on her and I bet she'll feel better within a few days. Healing kisses for Clover! Poor girl, I hope whatever is in her stomach will digest and pass through.

I would do a Kong type of toy with little bumps or pokey things on them to promote teeth cleaning. They last awhile for the most determined of chewers!