I'm a bit worried!

[lovemyshiba]

I bet the Mick is running around your house again tomorrow (even though he's probably not supposed to).
Hugs and kisses to you Mickey--you were a brave boy for "the big snip", and all of us mommies and your mommy and all of your kitty and doggie brothers and sisters here on pet talk want you to feel better soon!!!!!

[oodlesofpoodles]

So glad everything is a ok with mickey. Just remember to try and keep him calm for the next several days. And with a sheltie that is going to be a touch job. But you can do it. Keep smiling and give mickey a big pat and kiss on the head from the whole gang here. All 7 are keeping their paws crossed for a speedy recovery.
puppy loves from Riley, Gannie, Pearlie Mae, Sweetie, Jack and Jill and Sweet Noel.

[Sudilar]

Glad the surgery went well little Mickey!! Now be sure to rest for a few days!!

[zanzanfergie]

I'm so glad everything went well for Mickey. You're probably more stressed out than he is at the moment, prima! He probably just needs a big sleep and lots of TLC. Good luck and blessed be

[primabella]

Thanks everyone!

He was a bit miserable last night but doing much better. We don't make him run but I've been trying to get him to move around a bit more. When will it be okay to start up again with playing our usual games like fetch or soccer? Will I just notice that he seems back to his playful self?

He let us look at his stitches today. Poor boy has them up his stomach too. He doesn't bite at them but licks them. Is this okay or should we ask about the cone anyways?

And yes, Mickey got pampered today. If it wasn't the cookies it was a nice scratch or something else! I'm sure he'll be fine. Thanks again!

[tatsxxx11]

Glad to hear you're doing better, sweetie!! I'm sure you're being pampered and loved to the max!! I think you should try and take it easy though until those sutures come out...about 7-10 days. No soccer or ball playing yet; don't wanna rip yer zipper!! And a few licks won't do any harm, but if you start nibblin or lickin too much, well, we just might have to make you a "cone head!" Have a good night, sweet Mickey. Love, Sandra, Cody and Star

[primabella]

Thanks for the tips, Sandra!

[Blade5]

WOW THAT SURE IS SAD MY DOG COPPER DOESN'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM BUT THE FACT THAT YOUR DOG DOES MAKES ME SAD
HOPE HE GETS BETTER

[slleipnir]

Glad everything went well I'm sure Mickey will be back to his normal self before to long

[anna_66]

Glad he's feeling better

[lovemyshiba]

Glad to hear Mickey is feeling better!!
The games should probably wait until after the stitches are out, just to be safe--if you can!!!
Kito wasn't supposed to do steps, jump on the bed, or anything like that--well, we lived on the second floor, and he slept in our bed--I carried him up the steps the first couple of days, but after that he started doing it himself
I think licking his stitches is ok, as long as he doesn't start biting them--then it's time for the cone!!!!!!!!!!!!

[primabella]

Hehe--Thanks! Okay, I got a question...

Before his operation Mickey was able to do stairs no problem. Now, he hesitates a lot before he moves. He can go up okay, but taking the first step down always takes a lot of "Go down, Mickey!" and maybe even a little push. I know for a fact that he is afraid of heights. (his nose leaks everytime he gets off the ground unless he's in the arms). I'm just confused. Is it because of the operation he's taking so long before he goes down the stairs? Will he grow out of it? I'm thinking maybe he might feel the stitches and doesn't wanna rip them...?? lol, I'm not too sure. Any feedback? Thanks

[kingrattus]

When Max was fixed many moons ago, we were told not to play with him for 1 week & that he couldn't run for 2 weeks... we had to keep him in his kennel alot or had to make him lay on his chair alot... My mom removed his stitches because they were way way too tight & were ripping through the skin. My moms a nurse & she called the vet ahead of time & he ok'd it.

[lovemyshiba]

He's probably not doing the steps because of the stitches. We were told not to let Kito do steps, but he only let me carry him for a day or 2, and then he was doing them himself, and he never ripped his stitches.
More hugs to Mickey!!!!

[primabella]

lol--more hugs given!

Thanks.

kingrattus- With Mickey, just letting him walk around all day and not playing with him is like a sin. He's already back to his normal self!