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!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Sandy , I know it's 7:30 where you are now, but that doesn't seem too late to call the Vet on call for the weekend and have them call you in a script to the nearest pharmacy. It's worth a try and you've got nothing to loose.
I agree with the aspirin being a blood thinner.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I also used an ice pack on Bella's incision site in the evening and she loved it. Maybe give that a try? I also did have pain meds and kept her as medicated as possible. I hope you are able to get some pain meds tomorrow.

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

Poor momma... (and yes I mean you LOL)  I wonder if the way his is acting has something more to do with post surgical swelling internally than pain.  If his urethera is swollen, he might be having trouble peeing and that in itself could cause him to run around and act normal.  Then after a while his bladder gets full and he is uncomfortable and needs to pee so he runs around but can't go and then when he finally is able, he goes where ever he can..

Just a thought

Keep us posted as to what the vet says in the AM..  Until then hugs to you and Baby Bear Theo

[Adrienne]

I hope that Theo is back to normal soon.  Continue to keep us posted.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

How is this poor little guy this morning? Hope he is on his way back to puppyhood!!

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

Huh?  Do you think you are being played by Theo?  LOL 

I would think if he can wrestle like this with his sissy, he could get up and walk to his food and water.  I think Theo is acting like a typical male...like a baby who has a booboo LOL...

I am wondering if you put a collar and leash on him and coax him up off his bed to his food and have a yummy treat waiting for him with his kibble (maybe an egg or something else he really likes) , if he would get the idea that you are not a waitress ; )

I don't mean to sound harsh but I am speaking as a tired sometimes burnt out night shift nurse LOL...

Just a thought.... 

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

So glad he got some additional meds... Bet he feels better soon!! 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Maybe he heard the vets instructions to take it easy for awhile and he took it to mean stay in bed and have mommy serve me??? At least he isn't jumping around like a crazy doodle and you would be worried about him hurting himself.

[Seamus & Haidee]

Sandy, I think you are a great mom & nurse and so is Hattie! Glad to see Theo feeling like a puppy again. Have a great week!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Happy to see Theo playing again.  Hattie is such a sweetheart with him.  Hope he's all better soon.

[BG and Gavin]

You will notice a change immediately after the rimadyl. We have found it to be a very powerful drug. Make sure you read the precautions as it has some nasty side effects if used long term.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

That sounds good, I bet you will see a difference very soon. Sometimes drugs are the only way to go...same

Rimadyl is called Canidryl here and what I was given for Boris.