I think Buck has a blockage - HE'S HOME!!! *Pictures on pg 5*

[.sarah]

Thanks everyone! Buck is sleeping beside me right now. I think he's happy to be home! It's almost time to feed him again, I know he'll be thrilled about that

Where did you get his bed from??

Petsmart

BTW, Sarah, Lady had the perfect solution for vets with attitudes.....

When we first adopted her, we took her to the shelter recommended vet for a checkup and shots. The Vet had me put her on the table, walked behind her without saying anything to the poor pup, and inserted a thermometer you-know-where.

Lady turned too quick for me to react, and nipped at the vet. I was told we'd have to muzzle her next time she came in, because she's dangerous. (Lady's not the dangerous one, her human is) Never went back to that vet again, and they went out of business about a year later.

LOL. That's awesome!

Actually, the vet that was rude is not the vet that I see at the clinic, but he had "weekend duty" so I was stuck with him. My regular vet did the surgery. He is a great vet and I also love the staff there. The meanie vet is the only one I don't like, and believe me, my vet will hear about it when Buck goes in for a recheck!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I've been away from PT for the most part, only going on to the cat side to post about my cat and I missed this whole thread I'm sorry your little boy had an owwie, but so glad to see it end OK and it's great to see what an adorable smile he has, despite his big owwie

He's so cute!

[pitc9]

I'm so glad he's back home!!

[My Peanuts]

I was out of town and I missed this. I'm so glad when I come back and see threads like this and things are already going good by the time I see it. So happy to hear Buck is acting like his old self. My boy Jimmy had emergency surgery in March 4 days after he was neutered. That plus going through spaying and neutering with several dogs, so I’ve seen a lot of stitches. From my experience, Buck's incision looks good.

[K9karen]

Buck looks terrific, Sarah, and being home with you and his siblings is probably the best recovery! I can't tell you enough how happy I am that you took such quick action and all worked out well! Good on you, girl! My beloved Cody was a garbage gut and we had to keep a close eye on him all the time. Welcome Home, Buck, Welcome Home!

[lv4dogs]

I saw this thread Sat but I am sorry I didn't have time to reply. Yous have been in my thoughts though. Glad to hear that he's home & doing so well. Hope he continues to do great!

[cloverfdx]

Glad to see Buck home and happy Sarah . How has he been doing? i hope all is going well, and he will be back to normal soon.

[wolfsoul]

Glad to hear that Buck is home safe and sound. Here's hopin for a fast recovery!

Btw, just wanted to know from someone who's been through it more than once -- what are the symtpoms of a blockage?

[dab_20]

I'm so sorry I missed this thread, I haven't been able to log on very often. I'm so glad Buck is home and doing well! That must have been a very scary ordeal for Buck and you. He sure is getting big! His fur is so shiny, you can definitaly tell he's healthy. Give that handsome boy a hug from me!

[.sarah]

Thank you all Buck started swelling up a lot on Monday and we took him to the vet on Tuesday. The vet wasn't quite sure what was going on except that he was maybe having a reaction to the stitches. He was also excreting "serum" from his wound. The vet said his mammary glands were filling up with fluid and it almost looked like his nipples were inverted. It was strange and very scary and when I found out that "mean doctor" had done the surgery I got upset thinking he just rushed through it (that doctor rushes through everything) and didn't do a good job. Anyway, my vet had us get some homeopathic anti-inflammatory cream from the drug store and wrap an ace bandage around him snugly and also have him sleep on his back as often as I can (I'm so glad to have found a holistic vet who doesn't want to fill my dogs up with drugs for everything!). He's almost back to normal now. We do have another follow up appointment in the morning though.

Buck is getting harder and harder to keep still now! He definetly doesn't act like anything has happened.

Btw, just wanted to know from someone who's been through it more than once -- what are the symtpoms of a blockage?

Vomiting repeatedly, not keeping food down, lethargy, and just not looking right. Both Nova and Buck didn't want to play either. Nova vomited repeatedly while Buck did not. Nova vomited upwards of 15 times within an hour or two, Buck vomited 5 times within 20 or so hours. So it can be different for each dog, but I knew something wasn't right when there were other symptoms associated with vomiting. With Nova, vomiting that many times worried me in itself. With Buck, I wasn't worried - maybe he just wasn't feeling great. But when he started acting lethargic and had those heavy eyes like he just felt like crap, I put two and two together and figured it out. The vet also had me feel his stomach and I could feel the blockage.

Not a good experience whether they vomit it up, pass it, or have surgery, and I hope none of you ever have to experience it. It's scary!