Spay surgery

[Meeka]

My furry daughter went in for her spay surgery this morning and I have been feeling so anxious for past one week. I have heard that they get so sad when they come back and they hate wearing the cone of shame. I bought her an inflatable Dog cone from Amazon but it didn’t work as it was expected to and now she has to wear the plastic cone. Can any of you share your suggestions with me what did you guys do when your dogs God spayed did you guys use the corn or something else? What can I expect when she comes back? Is there anything I can do to make sure she’s comfortable and recovers fully. Thanks so much


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[smartrock]

It wasn't bad when we had Larky spayed. I got a Comfy Cone from Amazon which was more comfortable for all of us than a regular plastic cone, since they frequently bash them into your legs. She did have to wear the cone for most of the time. I'd take her for leashed walks without the cone, since she wasn't going to be stopping to lick her incision. Some people find that their dogs do OK wearing a t-shirt rather than a cone but you'd have to judge that for your own pup. You do not want her licking the incision for the entire recovery period so if a cone is what it takes, use it. Your vet should tell you what else you need to watch out for.

I wouldn't say she seemed sad, definitely less energetic than usual as would I if I'd just had a hysterectomy. After a couple of days she clearly wanted to get back to her usual activities. If you're bringing her home the day of her surgery, be prepared for some whining and moaning and other heartbreaking noises that frequently occur as the anesthesia washes out of their system. It's not pain, or probably not pain, causing all the drama. Even after a tooth extraction during which my dogs received a good slug of pain reliever, coming down from the anesthesia was weird, for us watching it anyway. My vet keeps dogs overnight post-spay so we didn't witness that but the tooth extraction was same day and our pup was dopey and moany for about 24 hours.

[kimbersmom]

Our experiences have been similar to smartrock. Really, the biggest issue with both Kimber and Stormy was trying to keep them calm. Within 24 hours of the surgery both FELT FINE AND WHY CAN'T I PLAY? Steel yourself to be mean mama and daddy and make sure she doesn't jump on furniture in the house and is always leashed when outside. The pain of keeping them quiet will pay off when it means healing on schedule. Frozen kongs and food-dispensing toys can help dispell energy.

[Meeka]

It wasn't bad when we had Larky spayed. I got a Comfy Cone from Amazon which was more comfortable for all of us than a regular plastic cone, since they frequently bash them into your legs. She did have to wear the cone for most of the time. I'd take her for leashed walks without the cone, since she wasn't going to be stopping to lick her incision. Some people find that their dogs do OK wearing a t-shirt rather than a cone but you'd have to judge that for your own pup. You do not want her licking the incision for the entire recovery period so if a cone is what it takes, use it. Your vet should tell you what else you need to watch out for.

I wouldn't say she seemed sad, definitely less energetic than usual as would I if I'd just had a hysterectomy. After a couple of days she clearly wanted to get back to her usual activities. If you're bringing her home the day of her surgery, be prepared for some whining and moaning and other heartbreaking noises that frequently occur as the anesthesia washes out of their system. It's not pain, or probably not pain, causing all the drama. Even after a tooth extraction during which my dogs received a good slug of pain reliever, coming down from the anesthesia was weird, for us watching it anyway. My vet keeps dogs overnight post-spay so we didn't witness that but the tooth extraction was same day and our pup was dopey and moany for about 24 hours.

Thanks I feel little relieved.. I will take full care of her and have taken time off work to ensure she rests and heals properly


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[Meeka]

Our experiences have been similar to smartrock. Really, the biggest issue with both Kimber and Stormy was trying to keep them calm. Within 24 hours of the surgery both FELT FINE AND WHY CAN'T I PLAY? Steel yourself to be mean mama and daddy and make sure she doesn't jump on furniture in the house and is always leashed when outside. The pain of keeping them quiet will pay off when it means healing on schedule. Frozen kongs and food-dispensing toys can help dispell energy.

I have frozen kongs all ready for her.. you are right I will be firm with her as it’s for her own good.. thanks so much for your reply..


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[SunDance]

I've always used a regular cone after surgery...the vets warned us that they had seen many, many, failed initial healings because dogs (male and female) got around any other kind of cone.

One thing that the cone does is keep the dog calmer...which is another thing you definitely need to ensure. Will she seem a little mopey? Yeah. Too bad. You can keep her more mentally occupied but also let her rest up...that's what she needs.

I remove the cone for feeding....when I am right there, watching like a hawk....and for leash walks. None of mine have ever wanted to investigate themselves on a walk outside, so that's been fine. I do see people walking dogs wearing cones but I figure that's a good break and lets the dog feel a bit of freedom.

[SunDance]

Another thing. Anesthesia usually leaves dogs whiny for a long time....I think I remember 12 - 24 hours is not out of the ordinary. Whining. Crying. Danny kept trying to crawl into my lap. (I've found males to be bigger babies after surgery than females, in general, for the entire recovery period and not just after the anesthesia. So you may be closer to the 12 hours than the 24...just don't be surprised.)

[Meeka]

Another thing. Anesthesia usually leaves dogs whiny for a long time....I think I remember 12 - 24 hours is not out of the ordinary. Whining. Crying. Danny kept trying to crawl into my lap. (I've found males to be bigger babies after surgery than females, in general, for the entire recovery period and not just after the anesthesia. So you may be closer to the 12 hours than the 24...just don't be surprised.)

You were so right about the whiny part.. she has been whining on and off for few hours .. I am going to sleep in the living room beside her crate today to make sure she is ok.. i know this is all normal but its breaking my heart to see her like this.. she won’t remember any of this so that is good.. pics of my baby!


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[Jen5200]

Aw, sweet girl - speedy healing thoughts coming her way.

She’ll be up and bouncing in a day or two, and you’ll be trying to sit on her to keep her still (sorry that’s my memories of my Bella in July). I was very glad that I took time off work to “sit on” Bella as she really needed the week of close supervision - she wanted to go, go, go after day 2.

[Meeka]

Aw, sweet girl - speedy healing thoughts coming her way.

She’ll be up and bouncing in a day or two, and you’ll be trying to sit on her to keep her still (sorry that’s my memories of my Bella in July). I was very glad that I took time off work to “sit on” Bella as she really needed the week of close supervision - she wanted to go, go, go after day 2.

Thank you for your wishes. My baby is home and all disoriented and I am giving her lots of cuddles! I have taken the whole week off as I want to ensure she heals properly.. in 7 days I have heard their stitches are mostly healed.. the procedures for females is much more invasive than males so my vet said to watch her activity level like a hawk


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