my 1 year old female maltese just got spayed this afternoon and we brought her home. shes been home for 3 hours and has not moved from her spot on the couch. she has just started to trembel a bit. she goes in and out of it for about a half hour now. any idea what i should do. is this normal. she is a playfull dog. and allways greats people when the come in. when my friend came over she didn't even move.
2007-08-07 15:20:41 · 9 answers · asked by liz 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she is also breathing very fast.
2007-08-07 15:22:39 · update #1
It's normal for them to be pretty out of it the night of surgery, remeber she's been under anesthesia and is probably still pretty medicated. Trembling is pretty normal too, anesthesia drops your body temperature and it takes awhile to warm up. Wrap her in a warm blanket. Check her gums, they should be nice and pink. If they are blue or white, call someone. If she's not mostly herself in the morning, have the vet check her over again. She may need something for pain at home. Most puppies bounce back within 24 hours, but some need a little extra help.
LVT
2007-08-07 15:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by lizzy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She just had a very intensive surgery. She was under anesthesia for probably about an hour. It sounds like she's still loopy from the anesthesia. Did you get her pain meds to go home? If not you need to call your vet and get some because she may be in pain. Trembling is a very common side effect of anesthesia. Watch for vomiting or any signs of her not being aware of her surroundings. Its also very normal for her just to sleep for the next 24hrs. I'm assuming you got an aftercare sheet from your vet as well, if not call them and ask about it. Good job getting your pet spayed, thank you soooooo much for not adding to the problem. If she is not better by tomorrow, or becomes worse, call your vet.
2007-08-07 15:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Brianna T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This surgery is harder for these little toy breeds. She is very sore, and should just be allowed to rest. Encourage her to move about a little, and to go to the bathroom. Her gums should be nice and pink. She may be cold, as body temperature can drop. You can help her stay warm. At our hospital we give them 2 long acting pain injections, and send them home with 4-5 days of pain medication.
2007-08-07 15:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is common, she's still on the drugs they gave her and probably still sore, my kitten was like this and I kept her upstairs but she went everywhere I did so I had to stay in one spot, just let her rest and she'll be fine after a few days, probably right after the stitches are out.
2007-08-07 15:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by bubblykidd<3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok think about it if you just got spayed would you be running around. try to recall what the vet told you, im sure they gave you some direction on how she should be over the next several days.
2007-08-07 15:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by letsget_dangerous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will take a few days for them to get back to normal
2007-08-07 15:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by biggbaddwolf_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah she is getting the anesthesia out of her system.. She feels kinda crappy.. Offer her water and take her out to pee.. It'll be a couple of days and she'll be fine.
2007-08-07 15:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's recovering from a surgery she may not be herself for a few days afterwards.
If you have any concerns contact your vet.
2007-08-07 15:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HER BACK TO THE VET OR THE EMERGENCE VET.
Call first/or on the way....to let them know you are coming.
Better safe than sorry... :You never know.....take her in ASAP
Good Luck and prayers....
adele
2007-08-07 15:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by oodlesoanimals 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋