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!

[DJ & Chance]

What an ordeal.  Doodle hugs for you and Theo.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am checking in on Theo. I hope tomorrow is a better day.

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

Sandy, I would be really concerned by now if even with pain meds, he is still that uncomfortable voiding. Even if he did bother it initially, it would be better from that by now. And this sounds like the pain is coming from internally, not from a little licking 3 days ago. Is the area red? Hot? Any swelling anywhere? Did the vet see him today? I agree, if he's not much improved by tomorrow , I'd bring him in too. And I don't run to the vet quickly at all. Please let us know?

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

I'm sure this has taken its toll on you and is very stressful. You are doing a great job taking care of him though and I hope the vet has some ideas for relief for him and ultimately you too. At least having him see him to be sure everything is "normal" and he just needs time. I am so sorry you are going through this. Spaying is such a routine procedure and we seldom hear of dogs having this much discomfort, so it's very concerning. Hope you have a good night with him.

[Bonnie and Kona]

We all tend to worry too much when it is over our loved ones. I hope you all sleep soundly tonight and that tomorrow is a much better day! I'm so sorry for you!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Sandy, just checking in. This doesn't sound normal so I hope the vet has a solution today. When you're single and alone, it is hard not having anyone there to watch over him with you, or talk to about it. You're doing a great job! I've given Finn Rimadyl and it's worked within an hour or two, so I would suspect there's a little more going on here. Hoping for good news today. Hang in there.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Just checking in to see how Theo is doing, hope he is doing better.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Sandy, I am glad Theo is feeling better and getting around better.  I feel so bad for you and him and I hope this is the end of his pain and your worry.  I cannot believe how they treated you at the Vet and good for you for standing up to them.  Hugs and prayers to both of you!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

What an ordeal, Sandy. I sure hope that it's all clear sailing from here out and Theo feels better & heals quickly! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That is just so weird. I had a foster spayed at my vet's office, and they had her in a cone when I came to pick her up. 

[DJ & Chance]

So glad he seems to be a bit better now. You both have been through quite an ordeal.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Aww, what a good sister!