Bear is being neutered today!

[kimlovescats]

Bear is finally back home and he is one sad puppy! Why in the world don't they give dogs pain medication after a neuter???? He is wimpering in pain and will calm quite a bit when I pet him, but not completely. They had to put a huge e-collar on him, and he hates that stupid thing. He has to keep it on for 10 days if he continues to try and lick his sutures! This should be interesting.

I just want my happy big boy back, I feel so bad for him! His bum looks awful, it has to be SO painful!

[Grace]

Can you call them first thing in the morning and ask about pain meds?

Poor baby - he must feel so bad

[kimlovescats]

Can you call them first thing in the morning and ask about pain meds?

Poor baby - he must feel so bad

He seems to stop if I am right beside him, maybe a big part of it is his "feelings" are hurt! I feel so bad that I can't explain to him WHY he has to feel bad! If he still acts this way in the morning, I will definitely be calling and demanding pain meds!

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry they didn't send Bear home with any pain meds! My vet's office is wonderful - the pain package is included in the spay/neuter. Jingle (my kitty) got spayed today, too. So she and Bear share something special!

Hugs to Bear, hope he feels better really soon.

[Kfamr]

I've seen a lot of cases where pain medications aren't given. Pain medications will make them feel as if they can run and romp around again, which they shouldn't be doing with sutures.

[kimlovescats]

I've seen a lot of cases where pain medications aren't given. Pain medications will make them feel as if they can run and romp around again, which they shouldn't be doing with sutures.

Aha! Never thought of it that way, although pain meds put me out for like a week! That makes sense, thanks for the info, Kay!

[kallisto4529]

Awwww poor guy!!! Bless your heart I know you must be beside yourself, but he will be ok. Reilly had his done but his was done with a laser only had like two stiches and they disolved. Mousse when he was alive we had to have him fixed at about 9 yrs old and he had several stiches but he did not have to have a collar we just watched him very carefully. When Reilly had his done they did not give pain meds but they did say I could give him baby asprin or an adult asprin to help with any discomfort. They also had to give me a tranquilizer for him because where he had the laser it was like he never had any surgery, he was bouncing off the walls...lol
Bear sure hope you feel better buddy, have mom give you some lovin from me, and Reilly says it will get better, you won't even miss them...lol

[Pam]

I've seen a lot of cases where pain medications aren't given. Pain medications will make them feel as if they can run and romp around again, which they shouldn't be doing with sutures.

Good point. That makes a lot of sense. I don't remember Ripley coming home with any pain meds either. Bear you look so pitiful. I hope your *snip* site heals real quick.

[molucass]

Our Chihuahua Deebo was neutered in November I think.. They gave him some pain meds before we left the vets office, but didn't send any home. He didn't have an ecollar on either.

He did really really well. I was suprised because he is usually a big wuss about everything.. You can look at him funny and he will whine.

I hope Bear starts feeling better soon!

[Rachel]

How's the Bear Man doing today? Sure hope the after effects of surgery have abated.

[kimlovescats]

Bear is doing great today! Perfectly normal except for his "conehead"! He's been trying really hard to convince me that I should take it off now, but as long as he's tolerant, I will leave it another day or two. Of course, I might have to repaint all of my walls, especially down the hallway!

[cassiesmom]

Hang in there, sweet Bear. Please ask your mom to hug you for me. I cannot wait till you are all better and Betina snuggles on your tail again.