So Theo Had the Deed Done Today :(

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Theo had his neutering done today and poor Baby Bear isn't handling it well at all! My pet sitter is also the vet tech so she was the one that handled all the surgery stuff and the anesthesia. She said he did really well in surgery and she kept the anesthesia very light so when they were done and taking the tubes out he was already waking up. I went to visit him at lunch to find his face bright silver. They spray him underneath to see if he is licking-he was :(. so I came back at 2:30 to pick him up and she said he was good to go and seemed to have quit the licking.

When we got home though he became obsessed with it to the point where it began bleeding! So off we went back to the vet to get more glue put on to hold the incision together and a Cone of Shame :(

Well-the only cone they had would have fit a St. Bernard, so they found this BiteNot collar that he came back home with. He just isn't a happy boy :(

I gave him a tiny bit of Benadryl-they said it was okay, to help him relax and rest and it seems to have taken effect, or he is just exhausted. 

Nothing is ever easy...

We went to the vet today. There are four vets in my vets office, the owner Scott, another new vet, very young and inept, imo, a female my age who I adore but who works at a second location much farther away and Dr. Kleman who normally handles large animals and the surgeries. Dr. Kleman is very, very loud and rushed and not friendly. She scares Hattie half to death. So she was the only vet in today and since she did the surgery it was ok with me if she saw Theo. it would okay with me if Ronald McDonald saw him really!
First she sent two students in to take Theo's temp and after three tries and him groaning I sent them out and said I wanted the doctor. She blew in the room and was obviously very angry. Theo was excited being there and was definitely perkier. She said he looks fine to me! She pressed on the incision and he didn't cry. She said there's nothing else I can do for him, it's his fault he licked it open to begin with. He did it to himself. At that point my tears boiled up. I said Look, help me out. I know you think I am over reacting here but I am telling you this dog is in pain. He cries when he pees and wouldn't even come out of his crate on my lunch break. He won't eat much and is trying to hide everywhere and panting. She said well we can do blood work and urine. I said do it!!! Geeesh, that's why I was there! All was negative so I said I still wanted to talk to her. So she sent the vet tech in to explain everything to me. I said no, you send her in here or I will be talking to Scott. I don't appreciate being yelled at by anyone and being given the vet tech, even though that is my pet sitter. So annnnyyywaaaay...she ended up giving me tramodyl for his pain. We gave him one and I left him there for two more hours while I ran to finish my last class and buy a cone of shame since he had learned his way around the "NoBite" collar. When I came back at 5 pm he was much, much perkier. Got him home and he has peed twice with no crying! She said the swelling internally was causing the pain. While she was drawing blood she also re glued the incision and sprayed more silver stuff on it which helps with infection I think.
So this was $235 today, plus $183 for neuter and microchip and $11.50 for meds yesterday. It all equals up to the most expensive neuter on the books probably, but I don't even care as long as Theo begins healing.
I want to thank you all for your help and concern. I cannot tell you what DK means to me and how much it helps when you are alone and worried. DK is made up of people who know their stuff about Doodles and lend their support. Thank you. Hopefully it will be smooth sailing during the next 7-10 days of cone attire!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Pee hole? Laurie, you are on a roll this morning! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'll tell you, I had no luck at all with any type of clothing when my foster was spayed. T-shirts, underwear, whatever I put on her, she managed to push the fabric aside enough to get at the incision. I didn't try a onesie, but the only thing that prevented her from getting near it was the cone. I bought an inflatable one so she would be more comfortable and my walls wouldn't be banged up. 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Ya but Karen, that is just one dog. With many, it is at least worth a try, especially at night when we can't keep our eyes on them. In the past 3.5 years I've gone through 4 spays and one neuter and I think it was certainly worth a try. If nothing else, it buys time. If they start fighting with cloth in a crate, you hear it

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I agree it's worth a try, but the thing about the inflatable cone is they can sleep in them, so no worries at night, either. It's just like a big pillow around their neck, lol. 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

No. What we were trying to suggest was to use both cone and Onsies/toddler underwear at night.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Ugh, this whole situation makes me so angry for both you and Theo.  Can you not get this Dr. Scott on the phone and talk with him and have him see Theo.  I would be finished with this other Dr. personally!  The problem with even continuing at this particular Vet is times like this when you need Dr. Scott and he isn't there.  If it is urgent you don't have a choice but to see someone else.  I would think your Vet Tech/Pet Sitter should understand if you change Vet's after this.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I was so hoping to hear that Theo had a better night. I am so sorry he is having so much trouble. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Here is a discussion using a onesie with photos.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/wearing-her-onesie?comment...

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Oh my gosh! Poor Theo baby bear! I saw your original post but didn't know all THIS was happening. I'm so sorry and I hope he gets better soon :(. Both Zoe and Bender didnt get a cone at the Vet. Zoe got hers done at my regular vet and for the price of that spay she should've gotten a gold plated cone. I bought her a cone because she licked her sutures but they were regular stitches so she was ok. Please keep us updated on Theo.

[Donna K & Quincy]

If I had a dog house I'd join you in that dance, so good to hear the little dood is feeling better. 

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thrilled to hear there is improvement. Dance away!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

yay Theo!