Our newest family memeber and ,oh so much loved by us. was 16 weeks old last Saturday. He was nueutered this morning. His heart stopped for almost 2 minutes! the vet said they did CPR and revived him. they then finished the operation. It has been 12 hours and he has had problems. He is still at the Vets office, he is not "with it" he is not tracking well, has a slight light bark that seems to come automatically, he has not stood up, and does not track. We are so affraid we have lost him! The vet is hoping it is brain swelling that may go down. God!!! WE love this little guy. Has anyone experienced this? Maybe too much anesthsia? Is there any hope? does anyone have a success story of a puppy making it throught something like this?
2007-02-27 13:27:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I cannot express my gratefulness in all of your kind thougths. This particular pup I have bonded with more than any dog in my life! WE really connnected. I LOVE HIM. and I felt much love from him. I pray for him this eveing, I hope you all can do the same for me, for him. Oliver, or Ollie for short is his name. I got to visit with him at 6:00 pm CST and all he could do was yip at a refular pace, he could not track, his eyes were just open. when I picked him ups they said it was the first time they saw his tail wag, and his eyes close. He is not licking or recognizing anyone. I am so frightened! There is a good group of caring people here....Thanks from all my heart.
2007-02-27 14:31:46 · update #1
Its really hard to say how "normal" he will be after this.
We had a puppy at out clinic who's heart/breathing stopped just as she was about to be spayed (technician error...but I won't go there).
We did CPR, used emergency drugs, etc for about 7-8 minutes before we got a decent/regular heartbeat and breathing again.
We called the owners and explained what happened (even the techs mistake). He said he didn't want to see the dog unless it could be normal, as it was too heartbreaking for his family. We all understood, and offered to keep the dog for observation.
That pup was anything but normal for the first 24 hours, but did steadily improve after 48 hours. I took the poor dog home with me for the weekend since we were closed (one of the vets is a friend of mine and she said she's stop by & check, and I could call her with any problems). The pup was blind, could not swallow properly, could not walk/stand at all, uncontrollable bowl movements/urination, and vocalized non stop. Definitely "not with it"
But would you believe that dog was so much better by the 3rd day, and almost 100% by the 4th.
She is now the crazy lunatic of a dog she was always meant to be.
I hope your dog has a happy ending like our Sammie did, my prayers are with you.
By the way. Our hospital does do pediatric surgeries, and has had wonderful success. But I also must say all of our veterinary surgeons and anesthetists are well trained in pediatric anesthesia and surgery. Not all vets are.
2007-02-27 14:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some breeds ( sighthounds and toy breeds) have a more difficult time with anesthesia than the other breeds so any surgery is always a bit of a danger to them. I typically neuter puppies no younger than 6 months and sometimes wait to a year. The good thing is that he IS at your vets office where they are able to monitor him if any emergency arises again. You are doing the very best you can for your puppy so please try not to worry too much. If he hangs in there until he can leave the vets office then he will probably be fine.
2007-02-27 21:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by avalon_bz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m so very sorry for this to have happened. I have never heard of something like this happeneing. Your pup was very young to be going through a nuter and the anesthsia would be my first guess as to why this has happened.
I wish you all the very best, and hope your boy will be fine in a few days.
2007-02-27 21:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow *hugs*
16 weeks seems a little young to be neutered. Like humans, any surgery has a risk, My prayers to you and your family including your furry one too.
I would say talk to the vet over and over... almost anything could have caused complications.
2007-02-27 21:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG I am so sorry to hear this! There are some pets who have a real problem with anesthesia and for some it is fatal. I truly hope that your beloved pet pulls through.
2007-02-27 21:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry. Hope he pulls through. (cavalier X bichon??) Cavaliers are known for their heart problems. Also I worked for a vet who would neuter/spay as young as 16 weeks and even the little guys tended to do fine.
2007-02-27 21:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by ALM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is why it angers me when people start pushing the early neuter issue. Do you know how many pets come back from this unable to hold their urine?
This of course, either leads to euthanization or a life outdoors.
Pediatric spay and neuters should not be done.
I do understand that people are trying to prevent unwanted litters but if people didn't allow their dogs to roam unsupervised this wouldn't be a problem.
2007-02-27 21:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by minihuskies 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am encouraging you to visit www.lightning-strike.com, it's a place to go to for people with sick, dying, or deceased pets. it's a good place to go for advice, and a shoulder to lean on. Good luck, I wish you all the best.
2007-02-27 21:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope he's okay. Good luck
2007-02-27 21:34:17 · answer #9 · answered by Laura M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOD BLESS
2007-02-27 21:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋