Dog had surgery 3 days ago and still can't keep any food down.?

Question

He had 2 large masses taken off (NOT cancer) 1 on face 1on leg. Took him back to vet next day for a antibiodic shot, pain and one for vomiting. I have tried wetting his dry food, canned food, baby food, cream cheese, Gadder aid, rice, and just gave him a small amount of tuna in water (so far it is staying down.. He is drinking water and still peeing ok. has pooped a few times. He is laying in the kitchen (can't let him on the carpet) with the air cond. the heat outside bothers him fast so it is in and out fast. I have never had a dog this old have surgery and feel like a new mom with a new born baby. I just went in the kitchen and he wagged his tail when I spoke to him. Maybe the tuna is going to stay down. Hoping for a few more good years with a wonderful dog.

Today Monday I have called the Vet and at 11 will be going in. I was up all night cleaning up puke and he won't touch water now. will let you know what he says.

Answer 1

More than likely, he is getting over the gases they gave him to put him to sleep for surgery. Lots have this problem...treat it like any other patient that has had surgery, liquids for a few days and then gradually back to solid food. An in between food that is great is baby food...the first stage baby food is best...nothing spicy...try the lamb and meat baby foods. I wouldn't give him any oily foods..try some cooled beef broth, chicken broth etc...that should help him recover and get back on solid foods once he is able to hold that down....dogs love ice chips too:)

Answer 2

Its a very traumatic thing for a dog - he's probably suffering the lingering effects of the anaesthetic, which can sometimes upset your tum (has the same effect on me as a human!) so it may just take a few days to settle down. If he's in pain, that too can cause vomiting. However, if you're worried about it a phone call to the vet wouldn't hurt - that's what they are there for and would expect you to call if you had any concerns. Hope your dog soon feels better and I'm sure he will pick up soon. It's worrying as an owner though because you dont know if you are doing things right.

Answer 3

Aww poor thing. I hope they get better soon. I would advise just to leave a little bit of food out incase they are hungry but it you leave a lot out they might wolf it down and then throw-up. Alternatly try feeding then by hand just a liitle bit of food at a time and not so they eat a lot. I they keep this down after a few hours try feeding again. I think they just need to adjust after coming round from surgery. As long as they are drinking water they will be alright for a couple of days just take it slow. If it still isn't getting any better then go back to the vets. Also watch what you feed, nothing to runny and nothing to hard becoz it will be harder to digest. Meaty chunks are good.

Answer 4

Did the vet not give you pain meds? My dog wouldn't eat for days after her surgery because she was in pain. As soon as she had pain meds... she ate.

Can't say that I blame the dog... I'd ask the vet about a week of pain meds or something. Then try some bland food that won't upset a tummy... Like boiled chicken breast (boneless/skinless) or boiled ground meat.

You might also read this book. I don't feed my dog kibble/canned... I feed raw. Some vets believe dogs have all these health issues now because of years of inappropriate diet and over vaccination.

www.rawmeatybones.com

Good luck.

Answer 5

hope your dog is a lot lot better.my 13 year old Lab had to have part of her womb removed due to a lump the vet found earlier this year.she was in surgery almost 4 hours i'm told.
She had trouble keeping food down for almost a week.We found that babyfood mixed with some dry bread & a little milk did the trick.It took her almost 2 months for her to recover & i'm glad to say she's never been better.

Answer 6

Try him on some soft well boiled rice with a little liquid Paraffin mixed in, if he is OK with this after a few days trying mixing in a light beef broth or boillion. Then pasta and work up very slowly to get him used to eating again. If he is in pain it could be affecting his stomach, dogs can be off their food if they are treated differently, try pampering him and let him lay where he normally does you can always put a sheet on your carpet. When my old dog has been ill and vomits he starts shaking and calms down when I sit with him, forever cleaning up after him at times. But hes my dog, if he has an accident on the carpet I make sure hes alright, sod the carpet I got plenty of carpet cleaner. My advice other than food is try not to treat him any different to normal as he may be wondering what he did wrong.
Hope he gets better soon
Andy

Answer 7

I would call the vet again, possibly a different one. He may be having a allergic reaction some of the meds giving before, during, or after the surgery. It could also be his stomach having a sudden bad reaction to his food, though you've tried a lot. Also, be careful at what you are feeding him. Dogs have very sensitive stomachs.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You're doing all the right things. I can't imagine a more well-cared-for pet. If he doesn't turn the corner in a couple of days, I'd take him back to the vet.

When my dog was terminally ill, the vet had me give her two extra strength tylenol. Maybe it would help with the pain?

Best wishes.

Answer 10

has he been able to deficate ( poop) if not it is possibel he has a blockage in this case he needs a bvet immediately they can take x-rays and determine the next course however be ready for emergency surgery to remove the blockage and this can cost at the very least $1,500 and could be upto $5,000 if he doesn't have hte surgery ( if needed) he will either need to be put to sleep or suffer a terible death sorry but this is not something that should be allowed to go any longer as I said it is very fatal