My female pug (Leila) got fixed today, and i have many concerns, can someone please help me???

Question

Okay, my dog got spaded today (sep 14th) and she was shaking really bad when i went to go get my little girl! She didnt even act like she knew who i was. Right now she is laying down on my bed sleeping, and doing little twitches. She keeps making this little tiny weezing nose, and it is breaking my heart, i dont know if she is in pain or what? The vet gave me no medication's to give her if she was in pain. She threw up on the couch, and I just want to know if this is all normal. I know these are a lot of question but can someone please be patient and help me out, Thanks so much....PS- Dont fotget about the pain medicaton, what i can give her..

Now im regreting getting her fixed, b/c she is in pain and not acting like my normal girl!!!!!

Answer 1

Don't worry! You're little girl is going to be just fine. Right now what you're seeing is the affects of the anesthetic. That's why she seems disoriented and was acting like she didn't know you. When the affects wear off, she'll know you again. Don't try to force her to eat anything today if she doesn't want to - it'll likely upset her stomach. Try to get her to drink some water later on today.

As for pain, a lot of vets don't like to give any pain meds because if a dog is feeling a bit of pain, they tend to keep quieter. They want the dog to stay calm and quiet so they don't rip out their stitches. If, however, by tomorrow morning, you think your girl is in too much pain, call your vet and talk to him about getting some pain meds. In the mean time, don't give her any people meds, they'll likely only upset her stomach even more.

Don't regret getting her spayed, you did the right thing, and she'll be back to normal really soon!!

Answer 2

There are many forms of anesthesia, and some can produce what you are seeing. I personally shiver uncontrollably and have a very hard time waking from anesthesia. I know I also vocalize a bit as well. Last time I had to be under for surgery, I also vomited when I got home because they gave me too many pain meds before I left the recovery room. I would call the vet and request a pain pill or two, but do NOT regret getting her spayed. It isn't the surgery that is causing the symptoms. It's the anesthesia, and you might even see the same symptoms had she been in for a dental cleaning.

Answer 3

This is the speech that the front desk staff or tech who handed her over should have given you:

"You might notice that she's a little groggy, agitated or "out of it" for the remainder of the day, but that's normal. Some dogs come out of the anesthesia differently from others, just like people. If you feed her tonight, only feed her about 1/4 of her normal meal, and if she can keep that down, then it's okay to try a little more. You can feed her her normal meal tomorrow. Try to keep her as calm and still as possible tonight, and no jumping up for the next 7-10 days. We've sent you home with some Torbugesic/Metacam/whatever and these are the instructions. Make sure to keep the e-collar on her until she is healed, especially at night and when you're gone as they tend to lick and chew more at that time. Make sure to check the incision site for any signs of it coming undone. A little swelling and redness and possibly some bruising near the site is normal. However, blood, puss, severe redness or any signs of infection is not. If you have any questions at all please call us. We'll see you in about 10-14 days for a recheck/suture removal to make sure everything is fine."

I don't know where you go to the Vet. But for them to send you out the door without even basic aftercare instructions or any clue as to what to expect tells me you need to go elsewhere. They are a chop-shop. I'm guessing you didn't even go home with a collar, which means you're going to have to be extra watchful that she doesn't chew out her sutures.

This isn't the dark ages of Vet care when people thought animals didn't really feel pain. They should have at least offered you something even if it was the correct dose of baby aspirin you could give.

Please don't feel guilty. Getting your dog spayed is what a good and responsible pet owner does. You've done the right thing.

Answer 4

Remember that your dog was under anesthesia, the effects of which can last up to 24 hours. Did you truly expect her to come home from major surgery and act like her normal, perky little self?

The vomiting is normal, as an after-effect of the anesthesia. The shaking and lethargic behavior are also normal. Most vets give an injection of pain meds at the clinic that will also make them lethargic -- check your vet bill and see if she got one. Most vets also send home pain meds, these days, but no worries...if you feel you really need to give her something, call your vet and ask if aspirin would be okay.

Keep in mind, however, that if her stomach is upset, she likely won't keep the pill down. Let her sleep -- I'll bet she'll be back to normal by this time tomorrow.

Don't regret spaying your girl -- just remember that spay surgery is invasive, and it will take some time for her to recover.

Answer 5

Ok first don't regret doing teh spay.
She is still under the affects of the anethstecia and that's why she is acting the way she is.it often takes 3-4 days for her to get back to being more normal. Do realize htis is an avassive surgery ( but teh best thing you could have done) I have had so many sapeyd and never used any pain killer they usually don't need any. AGain teh wheezing and vomitting once or twice is normal.. teh shaking is just her coming out of anethesia and you can cover her.
I wouldn't let her up on teh bed or furniture unless you are right there as it's important she doesn't pull on teh suture area to either rip the sutures or to pull something inside. after 10 day -2 weeks the stitches will either dissolve or need to be removed.
If she isn't back to pretty much normal by Monday take her back to the vets but I'm pretty sure she will be just fine.
Again spay is the best thing if you aren't going to breed her.

Answer 6

Poor baby. You did the right thing getting her spayed. Sometimes the anesthaesia will cause nausea and vomiting, this will subside. My dog twitches in her sleep too.

Your vet gave you no pain meds? I would call them and ask for some. I never leave without pain meds for the first night, even for a male neuter.

Keep her crated and quiet. She should feel a little better tomorrow, but keep her activity level low for a week to 10 days so the incision site can heal well.

Take care.

Answer 7

the shaking and the vomiting is caused by the anesthesia they gave her before surgery, that is totally normal. When the anesthesia wears off she should be fine. Offer her small amounts of food and water at first, she may still get sick. Keep her as calm as you can, and not jumping up and down on the furniture. When she is totally alert make sure she does not chew at her stitches, if she does you may have to call the vet and get a collar for her.(elizabethan)
I have had plenty of dogs who have been fixed, she sounds normal, after the anesthesia wears off she will be back to her normal self.
If you are concerned she is in pain call your vet, there is meds they can give you for her.Its call something like rimaydal?
Don't regret getting her fixed, you did good, and she will be alright!!

Answer 8

Please don't regret getting her fixed. You did the right thing.

As far as her behavior, she will be fine. Any major surgery (spaying is a major surgery) will take the energy out of anyone, including little dogs. She's probably still recovering from the sedation. As far as the pain, she would have gotten a shot at the vet when she came out of surgery. She shouldn't be in any pain. If you are truly concerned after today you can call your vet and voice your concerns about the pain and he may be able to prescribe some medication. Don't attempt to give her any household pain medications as they could make your little dog sick. Give her a week and she will be as good as new.

Answer 9

When we take dogs in for spay/neuter they are not send home w/ pain medication at all. BUT they do not act like your dog is acting.. Our dogs are quiet.. eat a little and lay down and sleep.. They'll go out and pee etc, but there is no shaking or throwing up ever..

I don't believe they need pain medication after a spay/neuter.. But I think that your dog is maybe having a reaction or something is bothering her.. You should call the vet and tell him what you are seeing... I don't think it's right.

Answer 10

Her confusion when you picked her up may have been from the anesthetic. Vomiting may also be from that as well.
Out of ALL my dogs that I have had spay & neutered, 9, three different vets, done was ever sent home with pain medication. I am sure she will be feeling a whole lot better come morning!!