he is swollen really big and is bruised black and blue. He wont eat but he does drink water, he is even having a hard time walking. Hes 1 1/2 years old chihuahua. Does anybody know if this is normal?
2007-02-13 14:41:24 · 17 answers · asked by Crystal 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hello,
It could be due to the fact he just had surgery today, watch him closely. If he is drinking water real good, don't worry to much about the food until tomorrow, he is probably still under the Anesthesia. Just try to keep him Quiet and let him rest.
2007-02-13 15:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by fourpawsg 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't sound good ! I just watched an episode of animal planet Emergency Vets last night about this a male golden retreiver was taken in for the same reason and he had a huge swollen scrotem full of blood & pus ! They had to remove it all ! Please call a vet ASAP to get him in right away ! Dogs don't eat when they are very sick ! Good Luck Hope is recovers well .
2007-02-13 14:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dog breeder 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
wow its very uncommon for small male dogs to get swelling and bruising, however it can happen.
Do you know if your vet gave him an injection of a non steriodal anti inflammatory drug such as Metacal or Rimadyl during/beofre or after surgery? If not then take him back and ask them to give him one as it will ai in reducing the swelling and pain.
If the vets isn't open then try and reduce the swelling by applying a cold pack to his scotal area. If swelling doesn't go down and he is still not interedted in eating or walking then take back to vet.
Some dogs won't eat after surgery however most do.
2007-02-13 14:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may have some bleeding secondary to the surgery (called a hematoma). The scrotum can fill with blood and look like he wasn't neutered or even bigger. I would call your vet or a 24-hour clinic and ask what they want you to do.
2007-02-13 14:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No this isn't normal. Both of my dogs where fixed and neither one of them had any problems like this I would take him back to the vet.
2007-02-13 17:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet imeaditly. A friend of mine had the same problems after getting her Great Dane nuetered and he died soon after.
2007-02-13 16:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by SeriousDisco 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work for a vet, and one of the instructions on the take home sheet we give following a spay/neuter surgery is to check for swelling, redness, heat, or discharge. my suggestion to you is to contact your vet as soon as possible.
2007-02-13 14:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by pat k 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, THats not normal, I had my dog done and he's little like your's, He wasn't swelled at all and he ran around like nothing happened....Please call someone tonight, He might be bleeding inside.....Good Luck
2007-02-13 14:52:16 · answer #8 · answered by Happy_Wheatland 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
call the vet, my dog was kinda bothered after he was done for like 2 weeks .
2007-02-13 14:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vets have 24 hr call service. If you think something isn't right you should call them to discuss.
2007-02-13 14:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋