Please help me,especially veterinarians.Serious question?

Question

I picked my girl up from the veterinarian animal hospital at 10:50am ET NY,from being spayed.She is a small 5.1 lbs Pomeranian 13mon and a couple of weeks of age.She is extremely nervous every time i,so much at look at her.I figured i would start doing things around the house such as,tv,cooking ect to try and let her see that it's ok.I don't smoke in my house i go on the porch.So she always joins me,without fail!!!!Well i also worked that into the regular atmosphere that she is a custom to.We were on the porch and she sat beside me,as usual.After we sat a car went by the front of my property,wich is approximately 35yrds from us.She immediately struggled to be on my lap.I was half sitting in a way and helped her,so her stitches would not pull.As i held her,she was shaking.I then brought her back inside and,she darted right back under the couch.I'm concered!!Will she be normal again?Will she be in this crazy state of mind,when she heres a noise or you try and pet her?Please help:(

Answer 1

I am not a vet but I have had dogs for upwards of 50 years. Was she fearful before she was spayed? I never heard of spaying a dog making it scared and I've been having them spayed for many years. I know small dogs can be highly sensitive and nervous. Perhaps if you talked to a dog behaviorist? Sometimes if you work on obedience training the dog will build confidence. Don't baby the dog or sympathize with it. That gives them the idea that their behavior is what you want.

Answer 2

Hi.

You've received a lot of good answers but I'll add my two cents, as well.

Your pup has just undergone MAJOR surgery and is naturally feeling very spooky.

Sometimes the anesthesia used will heighten their sense of hearing. Dogs, (and cats) who have SUPER sharp hearing to begin with, will experience a dramatic INCREASE in the amount of noise they hear. Imagine placing your head in a large metal box and then having something smack the sides of the box over and over; that'll give you an idea of what your dog hears now. It'll decrease as the anesthesia wears off, which can take almost a week and she'll be back to normal. In the meantime, try to stay calm and QUIET around her so she will become calmer.

Also, you might want to buy some Bach Flower Remedies (available in health food stores and I've also seen it in Whole Foods Market here in PA), in particular their product, RESCUE REMEDY. Put about 3 drops in her water every day and she'll soon recover. It's a mild tranquilizer and I've used it on my cats when they get overly aggressive with each other. You will notice a change in about 3 days. By the way, it's good for YOU, too. Right about now you could probably use a tranquilizer as well, right?

You can "google" Bach Flower Remedies to check them out. Most good vets are aware of the products and suggest them--when they think of them.

Having gone through the human equivalent of the same surgery your dog has had, I can appreciate her urge to duck under the sofa and hide. Remember that she will be feeling some tenderness and pain and a bit of confusion. Keep an eye on her incision area and if it looks red and puffy and feels extra warm, get her to the vet right away.

She sounds like she has a very caring owner so she is very lucky to have you in her life. Good work!

All will be well. Please give your pooch a hug from me.

SMILE!

Answer 3

OK, so I was wrong about her seeing you as her rescuer. It *has* happened. . .once or twice. ;-)

She just underwent surgery, then spent time with a bunch of barking, yapping strange dogs. That alone is enough to upset her. She's also probably still a bit disoriented from the anesthetic and nervous from being away from you overnight. Plus, if you're upset, she's going to pick up on that and respond accordingly.

Give her time, and if she's still like this in a couple of days, talk to the vet. Maybe a mild tranquilizer would help settle her nerves and get her over the rough spots.

But I think the best thing you can do is be calm and put a lot of reassurance in your tone and touch. That's probably the best "medicine" for the problem.

Answer 4

Certain pets will be more traumatized by going to the animal hospital than other pets. It would appear that this was an awful experience for her. She probably heard noises that she has never heard before as well as a bunch of strange people and other animals. Give her extra love but try to keep everything as close to routine as possible. Also, she may still be in pain or might even have an infection. Did the vet give you any pain pills for her to take or antibiotics? If your vet did not, then call the vet and request pain pills for her. Ask your vet if he/she thinks your Poms symptoms might mean she has an infection. She should be back to normal in a few days provided she is no longer in pain or has an infection, then it could take a week or two.

Answer 5

she will be ok soon hopefully, my dogs are a little freaked out after being left at the vets cuz of all the crazy barking, strange and sometimes painful things being done to them. Just give her lots of love and hold her and reassure her in a soft voice that everything is ok. just like a child that has had something scary happen to them, they usually come back around quickly

Answer 6

Your girl will be normal again, but it will take a few days. Toy dogs especially have a difficult time after the stress and trama from surgery. She hurts, but she really doesn't understand why she is in pain. She wants to be with you, but the pain causes her to want to be under the sofa and all alone.

As long as she is eating and drinking and her gums are a nice pink color, she is okay.

I have to disagree with people who advise you not to baby her. You've referred to her as "your baby girl" many times, so I am sure she is used to being pampered and being treated like a princess. That is what little toy dogs are for...they don't hunt, they don't attack, they are strictly companions. You can baby her...she needs to be reassured that she is okay and it will not reinforce the behavior. Everyone needs a little TLC when they are not feeling well~!

Answer 7

She is just stressed out from the surgery. My pup did the same thing. She might be in a little bit of pain and wearing off the anesthesia. Unless she seems like she is in distress, don't worry! Give her a couple of days and she will be your buddy again!

Answer 8

She is in some pain and she does not understand it. She should be better in a few days. when she act this way do not baby her as this only reinforces this behavior and she may continue it even after she has completely healed

Answer 9

She is nervous and confused because of her surgery. In a few days time, she should be fine. Just give her lots of extra love and attention right now.

Answer 10

animal only respond when they trust some one she has to earn ur trust b4 she can alleviate her fears of being scared and disoriented.