My dog got spayed today and when I first picked her up she was sort of fine just seemed a bit sore. Now as the afternoon has come on she is acting worse. She is shaking and very anxious acting. The vet gave me Novox for pain and I have read on here that is for Osteoarthritis in dogs. I have Phenergan tabs at home and was wondering if I could give her 1/4 of those. She seems nauseated somewhat. She wont eat or drink!
2007-06-21 12:41:19 · 15 answers · asked by reni768 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Vet Nurse:
It is very normal for a dog to be in pain after a spay, give her what the vet prescribed and nothing else, she will be uncomfortable for the night, keep her warm, leave her water, if she doesnt feel like eating, that is normal, she may vomit, if vomiting persists, get in touch with your vet asap. Dogs pant and breath rapidly when in pain, obviously with the major surgery she has had, she is in a little pain, dont panic, as said, keep her warm and in a quiet area, the best thing for her is rest. If in doubt, do contact your vet, i hope they gave you a buster collar, so that she doesnt like at the surgical site, if the didnt, go back and get one. You will see an improvement by tomorrow.
2007-06-21 12:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by natc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vet normally tells you NOT to feed her or force liquids on her right away. She will be a little nauseous from the anesthesia, this is perfectly normal. She's probably acting a little weird because she's still coming out of the anesthesia. Do not give your dog any meds the vet did not approve of for this situation; it could react with meds he's already given her and make her very sick. It will take 24-48 hours for her to wear off all the drugs she had today. Just let her rest and don't try to force food on her, she'll eat when she's ready. Call the vet if you're worried, but I don't think there's a problem. Do call a vet if:
-the incision swells up, turns bright red, or bleeds
-the stitches rip out
-your dog drools excessively after 12 hours (a little drool right after she wakes up from anesthesia is normal)
-she seems to be running a fever
-she can't stand or walk
-she starts vomiting or having diarrhea
2007-06-21 19:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's most likely fine. Do not give the phenergan. Novox is a good pain reliever. She may be a tad nauseous from the anesthesia. Allow her limited room to roam around and try to keep her atmosphere peaceful. She most likely won't eat or drink until she feels better tomorrow, when she'll be ravenous.
If you are still in the least concerned, by all means contact the vet, as much for yourself as for her. You've done the right thing by spaying her.
2007-06-21 19:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt give phenergan. Nausea after surgery is normal. We tell all our clients when they pick up their pets from surgery that day NOT to feed them. They can have a little water late in the evening the day of surgery, but no food until the next morning. Then you can feed them like you usually would. Did your vet tell you to start the pain medication this evening? If so, go ahead and give what he/she prescribed. Chances are the pain medication she had during/after surgery is wearing off and she's feeling the surgery more than when you first brought her home. If they gave you some after-care instructions, your best bet is to follow their advice.
2007-06-21 19:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by critrcrazy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dog just had surgery. While at the vets, she was medicated heavily. The medicines are wearing off. It's completely normal for her to act strange for a couple days. She hurts. I would not push food on her, but offer her ice chips or a little water everyone hour or so. She will feel much better tomorrow. Anesthesia makes lots of pets (and people) ill.
I have had all my female dogs spayed, and every one of them acts different. If you're still concerned tomorrow morning, give your vet a call.
2007-06-21 19:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by Diana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you give her the Novox the vet prescribed? If not, do so. If you did and she is acting this way, call the vet or vet tech and see what else you can do to help her. If you are anxious around your dog and worried, it might make her more anxious, so try to relax. Put her in a comfortable and quiet place to sleep and you should watch tv and have a beer or even better, some ice cream.
2007-06-21 19:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had many of my dogs spayed, and that is an unusual symptom. I would be concerned if I were you. I would naturally call the Vet--there is probably an answering service--that poor puppy needs to be seen. I would be concerned about the not drinking more than the not eating. You dont want her to get dehydrated. Good Luck.
2007-06-21 20:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by liz c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is acting very normal for a dog right after surgery. The medication your vet gave you is the right thing to give your dog. Do not give her any human meds. Especially Phenergan.
She probably wont eat until the morning and maybe she will only take small sips of water. Let her rest and take her out to potty if she wants too.
She will be much better by tomorrow.
2007-06-21 19:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
my dog usally jumps around and is very enegetic the night we spayed her she just layed around keep her inside for a night or two (actually supposed to be a week or two) after that she was jumpity again but if shes still lie that tomarrow call the vet also feed her small amounts throught the day rather tha leaving food out and keep water out
2007-06-21 19:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is acting normal for many dogs after spay surgery..
Do NOT give her ANY meds not prescribed by your vet!!! Give her the Novox as prescribed.
2007-06-21 21:59:34 · answer #10 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋