The vet said not to allow her to "free run" for at least 10-14 days. Sometimes though she gets all crazy in the house and runs around like crazy. She's a golden retriever (6 months) and has so much energy.
2006-07-15 13:25:57 · 12 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Try to keep her calm and only lead walk her but I completely understand how hard it is to keep them quiet. Our Golden was neutered a few months ago when it just happened to be snowing and it was impossible to stop him from running around in the snow! If you keep an eye on her stitches and don't actively excite her then all you can really do is be guided by her own behaviour.
2006-07-15 13:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and she knows more about what she can do than the vet, but try not to let her jump or climb. Are the staples or sutures out? Golden retrievers are full of energy until they get older...we used to raise Irish and English Setters and they were real ding bats! Wait til she is about a year or so old and she will start to be more calm...its part of the puppy thing. Just monitor her and again, try not to let her climb, it can tear her sutures. But the good thing is, if she is hurting, she won't be so prone to climb. We always spay ours after the first heat, seems to have them more settled and not so hyper. But your vet should know best. Good Luck
2006-07-15 13:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by skye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most will put the animal in the cone head collar. it keeps them from licking the sutures and chewing on them. its normal to run around like that not to mention she's just a pup and they have alot of energy. even older retrievers i've seen with a ton of energy always wanting to play at any age. being couped up, she is acting up as she wants to run and play. once you can let her run free, she will get out the energy built up. also remember the smell from the surgical site from shots and cleaning the area so no infections can get in, its just like after you give them a bath. they go nuts crawling on the carpet to get the shampoo smell off. they want their own scents. having the scent of iodine from cleaning the surgical site before surgery is still on here and you can't smell it but they can and want the smell off them.
2006-07-15 13:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is fine. Lots of dogs go home and never rest after surgery. Don't worry. Vets say that but we know that most dogs go home and the owner doesn't restrict their activity at all. If her incision is ok, she is fine.
2006-07-15 13:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by TMF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep her activity to a minimum. She has to take it easy or she could tear the stitches. Keep her on a leash and under restraint.
When my shepherd had her surgery it was a struggle but we made it.
You and your dog will too.
2006-07-15 13:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggested 2 just stay with her and pet her all the time to keep her calm( my dog way like that 2)feed her doggy treats
2006-07-15 13:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by Destiny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to wait a little longer. She could injure her insides if to much exertion too soon.
2006-07-15 13:29:19 · answer #7 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to keep it to a minimum, and make sure her stitches don't tear out.
2006-07-15 13:27:52 · answer #8 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's justr how puppies are....so what you can do is take her on several short walks and then crate her for the rest of the day. it sucks to do so, but it's only temporary
2006-07-15 14:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all good.. cause im the REAL friends in ya neighborhood!
2006-07-15 13:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋