Rickards is getting neutered in the morning! *update, need help!*

I'm hoping Rickards is feeling better this morning.

I hope Rickards mom checks in soon. 

Hey everyone, sorry took me so long to check in, I had a busy morning with the kids and dogs. My husband spoke with the vet this morning. He told them what was going on and they said everything sounds normal and that it sounds like he just has bad bruising. Rickards also late last night developed a large dark red spot, but when my husband told the vet that this morning they said that too sounds normal, again, just bad bruising. They also told my husband that they don't recommend giving Rickards anything for pain or anti-inflammatory's, because dogs bounce back fast. And they told him its normal for vets not to give people pain meds/ anti-inflammatorys to take home for theyre pets. They just said to keep an eye on him, make sure the swelling doesn't get worse. So we never brought him in.

This morning he was still very uncoordinated and walking funny, but this afternoon he was walking slower,but not wobbly or falling.  I managed to get him to stand and go pee outside this morning too and hes been able to go a few times since then. Hes still in quite a bit of pain though. I had to carry him down the deck stairs to take him to go pee and poor guy cried, but he can't do stairs yet. I've been making sure the kids  and Skyline leave him alone and I've not tried to move or carry him other than to go pee. He did have a little bit of water this morning, nothing since. And he had a couple kibbles this morning too, but hes still not really interested in eating or drinking.

His ,er, I don't know the proper word, but the sack actually looks worse than it did yesterday, but according to the vet its fine. It just looks aweful. I am paying more attention to swelling than bruising now though. I just can't wait for Rickards to heal and feel better, this has been the worst experience ever.

I've also been having issues with Skyline. Shes been trying constantly to lick his stitches. Rickards however isn't even remotely interested in it. I just keep shooing Skyline away, but I'm tempted to put the cone on her if she doesn't stop lol.

Glad he's feeling a little better and that your vet didn't seem concerned with what you described.  The bruising can be scary if you aren't expecting it and some swelling is normal.  I hope he feels back to normal soon. 

 Put a onesie on Rickards. That will protect his sutures from both dogs.

You may want to talk to your vet about getting some antibiotics for him - that usually will help with the swelling. Sneakers bruised after surgery, very normal - looks awful though!

I rarely do pain meds for my personal fosters/pets. Save, for a tail amputation and hernia repair!

I'm so glad you guys were right about everything! I couldn't be reasoned with yesterday, but you guys were indeed right. This evening he is so much better than he was even this morning. He's back to following me around the house and sleeping by my chair. Hes being extra sweet and super cuddly today. That bruising sure does look awful! I thought for sure I was going to have to go to the e-vet last night I was so worried, but I'm glad hes feeling better now. At least I know that for the future if he has any sort of dental cleanings or other surgeries what to expect when he gets put under. He obviously doesn't handle it very well. And its a little freaky when he walks around because they shaved his back end it looks like he has a small plum back there lol. Ah, poor guy. My husband told me today hes having sympathy pains LOL

Thanks Jennie for the suggestion, I'll go hunt around Aistlinns closet and see if I can find one!  Erica, I don't think my vet will be much help and getting an antibotic, they'vre already told my husband they don't think Rickards needs any pain medication or Anti-inflammatorys, so I don't think they'd consider an antibiotic either for this. I'll just have to keep a close eye on the swelling. :)

**Edit**

 I put a onsie on Rickards and had to take some pictures lol. I cut off the sleeves and Cut a hole for his tail. And it helping keep Ms. Skyline at bay. She seemed annoyed with it at first, but hasn't bothered him and its been like an hour now? I'm bad with time *sigh*

 Aw, he looks precious in his onesie :)

Bruising is normal, particularly in adult dogs. It usually doesn't bother them too much, it's just visually disturbing if you aren't expecting it. The swelling could also be from Skyline licking. If the onesie doesn't keep her at bay, definitely separate them when you can't watch. Licking is a quick way to get a lot of swelling and irritation, which delays healing. 

Glad your little guy is feeling better :)

 He looks SO CUTE!!!! I've never even cut a hole for the tail. I usually just button the outside buttons, and leave the inside button open, with the tail through.

 Lol, I think I've taken a couple dozen pictures of him wearing, I think he looks so cute in it!

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 Aw, he looks precious in his onesie :)

Bruising is normal, particularly in adult dogs. It usually doesn't bother them too much, it's just visually disturbing if you aren't expecting it. The swelling could also be from Skyline licking. If the onesie doesn't keep her at bay, definitely separate them when you can't watch. Licking is a quick way to get a lot of swelling and irritation, which delays healing. 

 

Glad your little guy is feeling better :)

Your right it is really disturbing when you don't know it can happen. Heck I didn't even think there would be a 'sack' left over lol. Skyline hasn't actually licked his stitches and neither has he, I've been watching him 24-7. But Skyline will constantly walk up to him and go to stick her nose there and I shoo her away before she can actually lick. And she was quite persistant. Even when the onsie was put on she tried. I didn't bother shooing her though, because she can't lick through it and almost seemed annoyed she couldn;t get at it lol 

Lol Jennie, I didn't even think of trying that Oh well, at least it wasn't a new onsie, its got some bleach stains on it lol.

Kindredspirits

. Heck I didn't even think there would be a 'sack' left over lol. Skyline hasn't actually licked his stitches and neither has he, I've been watching him 24-7. But Skyline will constantly walk up to him and go to stick her nose there and I shoo her away before she can actually lick. And she was quite persistant. Even when the onsie was put on she tried. I didn't bother shooing her though, because she can't lick through it and almost seemed annoyed she couldn;t get at it lol 

He will have a flat hangy down sack (it looks odd -- cost it's flat the 'long' way front to back so you see this narrow 'thing' between his legs IF you see anything at all.  It will take a couple of years for that to really shrink much  -- some dogs do some don't.

The pic of Rockards with his tongue out really quite says it all, I think??

True story - and you can tell Rickards this if it will help *grin*

"Once upon a time" Aunt Callie had a ELDERLY old lady pom/peke mix called Prissy.  She was like 16+ when I got married and she was like 18+ when we bought this house.  When we got the house my mother-in-law (now my EX -MIL -- thank Heavens for that) said "Ok -- now you have a house are you going to get a REAL dog????"

*sigh*

I knew it would be a dog for 'him' that I would wind up taking care of ... but yep -- we adopt "Mike" -- a/k/a "Mike tha Dog" (cos we had a human friend "Mike";). 

Mike was ... a no-brain, rambunctious "yaller dog mix" pup.  And he harassed the tar out of Prissy.  Prissy had a litter when she was about 4 months old (no joke) and I got her spayed when I pulled her off the street at about 6 months (according to the vets that's how old she was and had already HAD a litter).  She was never dog aggressive but she didn't like "dominant" pups or "rude" ones. 

Well, Mike harassed the tar out of her -- he was sniffing her ALL the time and she did NOT like it one bit.  Finally when he was about 5 months old I told the vet that PRISSY TOLD ME that if the vet didn't neuter him, SHE WOULD.  (Trust me -- she was fully capable of a good swift bite!) and cos she was SO much littler than he was she was quite capable of making her wishes completely clear.

The vet laughed and said since a Lady's honor was at stake (honor heck -- she wasn't about to take ANYTHING from him no matter what size he was!) so he neutered Mikey.

I brought Mikey home before he could barely toddle from the anesthesia/sedative.  He wobbled into the house and made a BEELINE for Prissy.

She gave me one of those "looks" from about 25 feet away that said "LOOK -- I ***TOLD YOU*** that if you didn't get him fixed I'd FIX him myself!!!  Are you gonna get him OFF me??"

I didn't get up quick enough and yep -- back he was under her "skirt" nosing her butt.  She did a 180 under him so fast it was a blurr.  And she NAILED HIM .... **RIGHT** in the stiches.  (hours old -- literally maybe 2 hours from surgery). 

Mikey literally jumped STRAIGHT in the air and screamed.  I swear to you -- there were toenails in my ceiling plaster. 

Incidentally -- he NEVER ... not even one time ... NEVER sniffed her again.  Problem completely and utterly solved. 

He healed fine.  He survived it ... and respected the old lady forever after. 

So tell Rickards he's lucky Sky is being sweet ... He's a lucky brother.  If Old Mike is listening from up there beyond Rainbow Bridge he probably winced that I told you that. 

LOL, he looks so cute, OMG!  This has been quite informative for me as well.  I honestly couldn't even tell my kitten boys had had anything done.  I guess it's very different for dogs! 

Hope he's feeling even better tomorrow!

Lori

I'm glad to hear that he's feeling better!  He's adorable in the onsie!