just had my dog spayed and having difficulties, any advice?

Question

My dog was in an accident this summer and i was adviced to have her spayed because having a litter could be dangerous for her. so today i arranged to have her spayed. her pelvic bone was broken in her accident, and the doctor told me that she had to make an extra long cut to do the spaying. now she is bleeding from the incision point, not alot, but the wound is covered and a few drops when she tries to get up and walk.
I've ALREADY called the emergency line for the animal hospital her spaying was done at, and the vet advised me to clean the wound, and keep her laid down for a half hour to see if the bleeding continues. i'm doing that and at the end of half hour call him back.
but i am wondering if there is anything else i can do? she's been through so much already...

thanks everyone for your concern, Wicket, our dog, is doing alright now, she's been restricted to one room in the house away from the cats because she loves to try to play with them. the bleeding stopped thankfully last night after making her lay down for a few hours.. in just a couple weeks i hope she'll be completely healed and back to her wonderful self. :) thanks for your advice and concern

Answer 1

You are doing the right thing. Sometimes there's a little blood trapped under the skin from the surgery that oozes out when the dog moves. Keep an eye on her gums, they should be nice and pink. When you press your finger on her gums, it should go white under your fingertip, then back to pink less than 2 seconds after you pick up your finger. If they're really white, that could mean she's lost too much blood. I'm assuming she's an adult, not a puppy? Adult dogs tend to have slower recovery than puppies. DEFINITELY call the vet back in a half hour, and go from there. Trust me, the vet won't be able to sleep either if you don't call back.

Answer 2

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog gong through this. I can imagine that she is in a lot of pain right now. Probably will be for the next couple of days. Got a question for you, did you bring your dog to the vet's office an a carrier or crate? If you did, it would be a good idea to just let her lay in there for a while so she can rest. You don't have to close the door on it all they way. Leave it part open so she can get out if she wants too. She might still be having affects also from the anesthesia they used to spay her. It will take a while for it to completely wear off. If you could get her settled down so she can rest. That would be the best for her right now. The more she tries to get up, the more pain she will be in. Maybe try to get her to lay down on a blanket or some thing in a quiet area of the house? Noise around her too could be making her nervous seeing she is still groggy. If she could stay laying down, the incision would not bleed. Keep an eye on that too. Do what your doctor said if need be. You sound like a very responsible pet owner and I am sure she will be fine in a day or two. Just keep an eye on her and try to get her to settle down. Keep her away from any sudden noises or movements. Good luck I hope starts feeling better real soon.

Answer 3

First she'll go into first stage labor. This can last anywhere from a few hours to 24 hours. She may refuse food and water, pace and whine constantly, dig a 'nest' (digging around on the couch, on blankets, behind chairs, etc.) possibly come to you for support, then she'll sleep for an hour. Then it'll start all over again. When this happens, you want to keep an eye on her constantly to be sure she doesn't wander off and have her puppies somewhere hidden. Second stage labor is when actual contractions and straining occurs. You'll want to keep here near where you want her to whelp, whether it be in a whelping box, on a bunch of newspaper and puppy housebreaking pads, etc. When she starts lying down and having visible contractions, then the puppies are coming! Stay with her and just make sure things go along smoothly. It may take up to an hour for the first puppy to be born, but if it's more than 2 or 3 hours, and she's having visible contractions, contact an emergency vet right away. The first puppy is the hardest to get out, so just bear with her. You should see a small bubble filled with fluid appear, and with each contraction it will grow and grow until a puppy's head is visible. Eventually the puppy will be passed - the mother should tear the sac off it right away and begin licking it to stimulate respiration. Be there in case she doesn't - you'll have to tear the sac off yourself and begin rubbing the puppy to literally bring it to life. Chis tend to have smaller litters, so you may only have 1 or 2 puppies to worry about, but stay with her. If you take her outside to use the bathroom, keep her on a leash - she could actually give birth to one outside, and it could be lost! The puppies should start nursing on mama right after they're born; it's instinct. Weigh the puppies soon after they're born, and keep track of their weight gain over the next few weeks. If there are any that aren't gaining weight, or seem like they aren't eating or the mother is rejecting, get them to a vet right away. I'm sorry, I kind of rambled...still, if you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me. And good luck!!

Answer 4

Sweety, if it was just done today and you are noticing a few drops it probably is okay. Incisions tend to leak at times after surgery. Is the blood bright red or does it look kinda watery?
Make sure you do not let the dog jump and keep her is a small space for a least a couple of days. I always keep mine limited to one room except to potty and keep them quiet. Do not let her chew on the incision. If she is you may need an elizabethian collar to stop that. Good luck

Answer 5

she needs you now more than ever, she just had major surgery. Just comfort her, she is in a lot of pain. make sure to keep the area very clean, so not to cause infection. the bleeding will probably stop. it's not uncommon for it to bleed a little, it's when it starts to bleed out of control or starts to smell that you need to get her to a vet. Also make sure she doesn't over strain herself(like jumping on the couch, etc.) and she probably won't eat for a couple of days, that's normal, just make sure she has plenty of water to drink. But it is all worth it in the end, she will live a longer life than an unspayed dog.

Answer 6

Sit with her and just pet her and talk to her. She has been through a lot and is sore. Just being there with her will help. I wouldnt recommend giving her anything especially if she has been in surgery. Keep her as quiet as possible. She probably jarred a stitch moving around which has caused the bleeding. Let her relax as much as possible. Good luck!

Answer 7

The best thing for her is to keep her calm, keep her from messing with the site, and try to keep her from moving so the wound gets a chance to heal. As long as it is only a few drops of blood there is not much to worry about.

Answer 8

I am sure you are freaking out right now, but please try to be calm for her. If she feels your tension she will be tense. I have had this happen before and turned out it was no problem, but you did the right thing by calling the vet. God Bless You for being a responsible pet owner. All my best to you and your dog, I hope she is fine. Please update after you call the vet back.

Answer 9

Put a small towel where the wound is bleeding and apply pressure to stop the bleeding.And after that apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide.It helps to clean and stop the bleeding too.

Answer 10

Most of the answers given are fine, so I'm not going to repeat anything, but please DO NOT put pressure on it, and DO NOT use peroxide either!!!!!!!!!!
When people don't know what they're talking about, I wished to would just shut up!
Thanks for taking good care of her!!