I'm keeping her in her crate as much as possible and taking her out for short lead walks.She takes ages to do a wee. Will that improve with time? She's not bothering with her stitches which will be removed next Tuesday. Can I give her a little more freedom yet?
2007-02-12 19:22:44 · 11 answers · asked by Gladys 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If she will stay calm, and not jump around, then she can have more freedom. However, if she is being too active, jumping off the couch or such, she will need to be kept quieter. She is having trouble peeing because she is swollen still, and that should gradually subside.
She may not be drinking enough water if kept confined most of the time..
2007-02-12 19:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
When i had my staffie spayed the vet told me to take her only on the leash for the first few days then let her roam around the garden, until the stitches was out then she could have longer walks with more freedom. The reason being whilst the stitches were still in place she might catch them and pull them out for instance. I personally wouldnt let her roam much more than she is doing until they have been taken out. If your at all concerned get in touch with the vet.
2007-02-12 19:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by spensmum 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
She can be let out the crate, as long as she doesn't run around like a mad thing. Keep her on the lead when on a walk, but as long as she doesn't go mad running around, she doesn't need to be one the lead to go in the garden. I haven't heard about the wee thing before. Don't be too concerned as long as she is still peeing. When she goes to get her stitches out, if she is still taking ages then mention it to the vet.
2007-02-12 19:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by MyNutmeg 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a Vet TEch I discharge all the desexing at our clinic and I always tell people that their dog should be back to normal within 24 hours of surgery.
If she is eating and toileting and not chewing at stitches then she is fine.
The only things to watch for is that she doesn't get her stitches wet and that she doesn't jump too much (eg over fences)
2007-02-12 19:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Give her a good week and look for any signs of infection, ie, redness swelling, if all is ok then I wouldnt worry. Just keep her away from dirt until the sutures are removed. As long as she is eating well, drinking and pooping these are all good signs!
Great to see a responsible owner getting their dog altered!
Better for your pup in the long run.
2007-02-12 19:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anna C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can stop confining her now, if she is a dog that isn't naturally a lunatic, running here there and everywhere then I wouldn't worry too much, I have never actually ever confined any of my dogs as they seem to know how much they can and can't do, dogs don't react the same as humans do after an op, they recover much more quickly.
2007-02-12 19:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We gave our staffie freedom the day after her operation. She has been fine ever since. She must still have a lot of exercise.
2007-02-12 19:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by celianne 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are doing a fine job. She will be back to her old self within the week...
I congratulate you on being such a caring dog owner.. not too many of you out there..
GOOD LUCK HON
2007-02-12 19:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my boxer was spayed just before christmas (she also had cancer lumps removed at same time, so may be different experience) she took about 2 weeks before she was more like herself... pamper her and let her tell you when she is ready to do more... worrying is normal i was worried like mad (i still am in case lumps come back) she will soon be back to normal... snuffling and wiggling im sure....good luck
2007-02-12 21:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
about a week she should be stronger, stitches out in 10 days or so
2007-02-12 19:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋