dropped Lou Dog off today

[CJ7Boomer]

i dropped Lou Dog off at the vet today to get nuetered poor guy lol. but i must say im pretty worried for him. he doesnt like the vet or anyone there because they were poking his hurt paw the last time we were there. i dropped him off at 9am and cant pick him up until 4pm-im lost without my little guy! im a little worried because my friend brought her golden to get nuetered to some other vet and it was horrible. so much swelling and there were stitches too. Plus Lou Dog is almost 9 months old and im not sure how he might react to this. i know its alot harder when you get a female spayedand its supposed to be easier for a male...but i guess im just being a worried mother i only have 2 more hours to wait..now i gotta find something to keep myself busy!!

[ramanth]

AWWW! Lou Dog is so handsome in his cowboy hat.

I'll be thinking about him. *HUGS*

[tatsxxx11]

Lou Dog, you're the handsomest cowboy pup!! Mom, try not to worry...easy to say, I know. But, it's almost time, and before you know it, he'll be back in your arms again! Check in when you get back if you can. I'd love to know how he's doing! Sandra

[anna_66]

Try not to worry (easier said than done, I know ) he will be home before you know it.
And personally I don't think it really should be much harder for him being 9 mo, we had Angus done when he was 10 and he came through it just fine!
Let us know how all went!

[lovemyshiba]

I've been through it 3 times, and worried every time. Kito was 10 months when he was neutered, and had no problems at all--he bounced right back. Riley bounced back right away too, but he was a bit younger, and Jada was spayed about a month ago, and she was a little bit lethargic for a day or 2, but otherwise fine.

It's so hard not to worry, I know.

Lou should be home soon, give him some extra hugs tonight!!

[dukedogsmom]

I'm surprised to hear they're still using stitches. I got Duke done almost 10 years ago and they used a lazer. Just a little swelling and no stitches at all. I hope he does alright. And, that pic is adorable!

[CJ7Boomer]

i got him back from the vet about 2 hours ago!! he has "that look " on his face and hes definatly not comfortable. he had alot of trouble going up that stairs it was horrible. and he went right to sleep and was shaking really bad for a long time- but it looks like hes sleeping comfotably now, poor guy. i had my kitten nuetered today too.. i dont have happy boys tonight. god i hate when animals are in pain
but theyll be feeling better tomorrow hopefully, and so will i!!
i couldnt help myself and while they were at the vet today i was shopping for new toys and treats lol

[tatsxxx11]

I'm so happy to hear that the patients are home and resting comfortably! It's tough seeing them all groggy and ouchy. But I'll bet they'll both sleep through the night soundly and be up and feeling lots better tomorrow...and enjoying those new toys and treats!! No doubt they're very happy to be home and back with their Mommy!

(That shaking...that's what happens when the anesthesia wears off as the muscle get reinervated; not to worry!)

[LoudLou]

Lou Dog! Dude!
I KNOW just how you feel.... sorry ya had to go and get Tutored....Milk all that extra attention an stuff for all its worth, buddy. Ya only get Tutored once!


Hey, Lou Dog! That's a great Cowboy Hat ya got there. I wanted the black one but all my Mama got me was the tan one.

Take Care! Hope Ya get lots of treats and cuddles!

LOUD Louie

[delidog]

Oh Sweet Lou!!!
i know things are a bit trying right now..
However,
Please know,This is for your own Good!!
We Love you Mr. Lou!!!
Hope ALl is going Well!!

[delidog]

Any News????
Is Lou doing better after a few days????

[CJ7Boomer]

Actually im waiting for the vets office to open so i can bring him in he was sleeping on his back on the couch and my mothers puppy came flying in the room and jumped right on his ouchies. it was a little swollen but this morning its all open and looks horrible- im so upset!!

[CJ7Boomer]

ok so we're back from the vet and Lou Dog's feeling better, i got stuff to make the swelling go down, pain killers and cream. But when we got there the nurse came out with a muzzle! i was surprised to hear how "bad" Lou Dog was the day of his nuetering but then again he was there for a long time and he hates the vet so i cant blame him. he was on his best behavior today though with his mommy watching they were surprised...but then the vet said something that bothered me. he was telling me how Lou Dog was acting on friday and then as he was finishing he slipped in.."typical dalmatian" but i wont even get started on that!!

[tatsxxx11]

How DARE that white coat insult Lou Dog like that?? Geez, poor things have NO idea what's going on and without their Mommy there, well, how would Mr. Vet feel if someone came near HIS jewels and he couldn't speak up!! You never mind that meanie, Lou Dog! The important thing is that you got what you need to get better! Hope your owie feels better very soon, sweetie!

[delidog]

Oh Lou Dog!!!
First and Foremost,Let me say That I am So glad that you are a little better and Mommy has some meds for you....
Now,CJ7Boomer....
if you'll allow me a little Soap Box time....
Get a New Vet!!!!

I am afraid that from now on,Lou Dog will never have a positive experience from that vet...if you drop him off,the muzzle will come out...more negative...if he has any procedure whereyou are not in the room, the muzzle will come out...any vet knows...Even If You Have an Opinion on a breed...Keep it to yourself!!!!Least of all express it to the owner...so either this vet is straight out of med school and hasn't had Time to develop Bedside manners,or he is just a Horses' A--!!!

The other side of this,...that vet is Never going to get a Decent Exam...for example,If the dog were limping,or had a sore back...he will learn to flinch from All exams...therefore never getting a True Picture examination!!

He should Never had made a comment like that..aside from that..All good vets know that animals are just like people...Individuals...some have genetic traits...but We do not call them out in snied remarks

Sorry...This just Really angered me......
I am SO Glad however that Lou Dog is alright.....
There are ALOT of Great Vets in Ct....especially Ridgefield,Fairfield area...even though mine are large animal vets,there are Plenty to choose from!!