The vet won't acknowledge any problems and keeps saying he'll be fine, but the dog was not like this before surgery. My mother is besides herself for having the surgery done and is completely stressed out.
2007-11-30 02:14:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thank you all...the dog had his teeth cleaned and they wanted to remove 4 little cysts around his eyes...once they had him under and shaved there were actually 11 on one eye that they removed. He was on antibiotics (crazy doctor didn't think he needed a collar and subsequently he rubbed open the incisions)...
I've been prompting my mother to go to my vet for a 2nd op, and she said she would after today's appt with her dr. (stubborn!).
2007-11-30 03:20:13 · update #1
A MONTH LATER? Unless it was brain surgery, I'd get a 2nd opinion
2007-11-30 02:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult your vet right away. It doesn't sound like anesthetic is the problem. If she just had surgery, I'd say it may be the anesthetic, but it's been a month - there should be no more effect from it any more.
If your vet still insists that there is nothing wrong, find another vet and get a second opinion.
2007-11-30 02:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anesthesia should wear off in 24-48 hours. If your dog is still doing this a month later, somethings up. What kind of surgery did your dog have? Check his ears too, an inner ear infection will cause anything to act like they are drunk. At your dogs age, it could be eyesight as well. He aged in years, and the older you are, the harder it is to recover as quickly. It may take some time.
2007-11-30 02:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by dayzed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The effects of the anesthesia would be gone after about a day, two max. Are you giving him any sort of pain killer (my vet gave us a pain killer for my dog that caused pretty serious disorientation)
If that isn't the case, sounds like you need a different vet. I don't mean to sound harsh, but 12 years is a good long life for a dog, I just hope nothing more serious is happening.
Good luck, I hope he is alright
2007-11-30 02:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by stormdog3269 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Side affects from anesthesia would not last more than a day or two. It sounds like some sort of neurological problem. If it were me I would take the dog to another vet ASAP. If you have one in your area consider taking your Sheltie to a clinic at a vet college because they are more likely to have experience in a wider range of medical conditions than your average vet. You can find the location of the various vet colleges in the US at http://www.a2zcolleges.com/veterinary_schools/ .
2007-11-30 02:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Please post back with a new question because I think that we are only allowed to answer once.
Dear one, it is sounding to me like a potential stroke - yes I have experienced this myself and with my beloved sheltie - Scottie too! When my dad died, his old sheltie I believe had one two, she never stopped looking for him and used to sleep on his show once he was gone (I cared for him in his final days). Swwetie, if this is the case, it doesnt need to be frightening any more then having the flu is frightening. One just has to interact differently with the dog.
Next - DO get a second opinion and be ready to change vets!
There is nothing that makes me red-zone more, then the arrogant medical environment when they take this condesending know it all attitude. THEY have tools! Information, medicines, treatments. WE know our dogs, (family) patterns, behaviors, reactions!
When the doctor shrugs off your intuitions - GET OUT OF THERE! He IS a killer in waiting, in my view. I HAVE had plenty of experience with this with my parents both of who are dead now. There are plenty of wonderful medical people out there who will work with you as a team, supporting your wishes and listening to your intuitions.
DONT allow anyone to disempower you for that for your human OR dog family!!!!!
AuNaturelK9s
CompanionAnimalCare-Naturally
holisticdog and
Wellpet
You can copy and past the above names into yahoo groups search engine to find them!
Wellpet is the most information intense and board resource but what a fabulous archive, files and links and the people are soooooo supportive!
Where are you, what was the surgery for, what else has been going on. Really you need more help and support then you can get on a question board like this.
Let me recommend that you join an animl wellness email list where there
2007-11-30 02:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by siegeanderson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, take the dog to another Vet and get a diagnosis. It may turn out to be nothing serious and could even just be due to your dogs' age. Depending on the type of surgery he had, I may have elected to avoid surgery if it could be avoided just due to the age of the dog. You really need to get a diagnosis so that you can help your dog. This is probably very stressful to him.
2007-11-30 02:23:23 · answer #7 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another vet. That (to be polite) quack that's masquerading as a vet has no business practicing. A month is way too long for anesthesia to be having an effect.
2007-11-30 02:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a month later it's not left over anesthesia making him wobbly. If your vet refuses to acknowledge anything, go to a different vet, explain the situation and see what they think.
2007-11-30 04:13:25 · answer #9 · answered by Chiappone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He obviously has a brain injury. He was either deprived oxygen or else threw a clot during surgery. See another vet. I'm not sure they can really help though. I would not pay for that previous procedure.
2007-11-30 02:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the dog isn't being affected by anaesthesia a month later. There is something else wrong with him. Go to another vet, and do it NOW!
2007-11-30 02:30:05 · answer #11 · answered by Shayna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋