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Did you use this when you spayed or neutered you dog?

They did not give me any for both Leroy and Lucy. I asked why not for Lucy (she seemed to be in pain when going #2) and they said it is good to let them feel some pain to keep them calm and not run around...
Personally, I think you should ask for some to keep on hand (i think it's rimadyl) just in case you get home and there are signs of pain/discomfort.

Are you neutering Rocky soon?

My vet did give me pain meds for Scoober when he was neutered and I did use them the 1st couple of days. He came home the same day he was neutered and seem to be in pain that night and the 2nd day. The pain meds I think also helped him stay calm so if your vet gives them I would get them just in case. I also got the cone but that thing was so big and clumsy he was just ramming it into everything so he didnt wear it long.

Hannah came home with a pain patch on her, it was good for about 3 days.

I understand the concept of what your vet is trying to do, I just disagree with it. Usually the first night they are still so out of it they just sleep anyhow, and I can tell you, even with pain meds, Hannah was still moving slow the first few days home. I hate to think how uncomfortable she would have been with nothing available for her.

Allyson wrote:Hannah came home with a pain patch on her, it was good for about 3 days.

I understand the concept of what your vet is trying to do, I just disagree with it. Usually the first night they are still so out of it they just sleep anyhow, and I can tell you, even with pain meds, Hannah was still moving slow the first few days home. I hate to think how uncomfortable she would have been with nothing available for her.

I agree, Lucy is my first female, and so i just listened to my vet... you would think the vet would know better.. felt really bad when i was home and saw her in pain, but they told me no. Good thing they're not my vet anymore.

Our vet had mentioned prescribing pain meds to Rocky (it actually an option), but with his IBD last thing I wanted was for him to get his IBD going again and he would feel worse. Also he is getting laser neutered and from what I was told that is less painful. I will get a chance to discuss this with the vet tomorrow when we drop him off, I am having anxiety about his neuter. I will feel so much better once he is out of surgery and waking up. I HATE to think of him in pain.

I think for a male it's not that necessary from what I hear, but I'd still probably take them just in case. For a female it's a major abdominal surgery--albeit routine--and I would definitely give them something for the first 24-36 hours for sure. They are way tougher than us but it's still a major surgery. Probably after 48hrs you're in the clear and most of them are acting normal again. You can always take the pain meds and not give them if you don't need them. Just my 2 cents. Maya was definitely feeling it after her spay.

Is sweet Rocky back from the Vet? How you guys doing?

WeimsFTW, you are so sweet. He is actually going in tomorrow morning so I am anxious tonight, I will feel so much better once he is out of surgery and waking up. Another thing is that they keep them overnight and I refuse to leave him there, I love my vet but she will not be the one watching him overnight. At home I will be up all night keeping an eye on him. Rocky is my heart and life, literally, if not for these dogs I would probably not be here today, so I just need him to be OK. I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow, I should know by late afternoon.

iris wrote:WeimsFTW, you are so sweet. He is actually going in tomorrow morning so I am anxious tonight, I will feel so much better once he is out of surgery and waking up. Another thing is that they keep them overnight and I refuse to leave him there, I love my vet but she will not be the one watching him overnight. At home I will be up all night keeping an eye on him. Rocky is my heart and life, literally, if not for these dogs I would probably not be here today, so I just need him to be OK. I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow, I should know by late afternoon.

Oh, Honey... I know how stressful this is. He will be fine. Gunnar never got any pain meds. He did fine. Scout was still taking derramax for the HOD when he got fixed so I'm sure that helped with any discomfort from the surgery. I wouldn't give him anything. A little discomfort will help him (maybe) take it easy a bit. It's more important to make sure he doesn't lick at the incision.

Hugs and kisses to my Rock Star....and a secret smooch from Schatze I won't tell Gunnar if you don't tell Junebug.....lol

Let us know how he is tomorrow...

Rocky's gonna be just fine, Iris! Dont worry
I know how much your babies mean to you, he'll be alright! Give him an extra smooch for Original June and me...

I just love you all! Lynn I will tell him his girl said hello, LOL.

because Hooch was full grown at the time of his neuter, and had a hernia repair, as well.. i gave him deramaxx for a few days..
i am sure rocky will be so happy to be home with you.. just make him a nice comfy bed on the floor (no jumping).. and snuggle up right next to him..
Hooch and i slept on the floor for 3 days after his surgery.. you might want to give him some arnica, too.. Hooch had a ton of bruising after..

good luck today! i will keep you in my thoughts..

Thank you all so much. I spoke to the vet this morning, I just LOVE her. She said that the pain meds will cause his IBD to flare up, possibly even the stress from the neuter will, so she said she will give him a steroidal shot right after he is done, for pain, that will last him 24 hrs, she is also using the pain patch on him instead of pain pills and this should not cause any side effects. I have to say that my hubby was a complete mess today, he was literally in tears on the way home.

versatilek9s wrote:I think for a male it's not that necessary from what I hear, but I'd still probably take them just in case. For a female it's a major abdominal surgery--albeit routine--and I would definitely give them something for the first 24-36 hours for sure. They are way tougher than us but it's still a major surgery. Probably after 48hrs you're in the clear and most of them are acting normal again. You can always take the pain meds and not give them if you don't need them. Just my 2 cents. Maya was definitely feeling it after her spay.

Agree!
Pain meds, most vets give NSAIDs but the safest (and what my vet gives) is Tramadol. Will not cause gastric bleeding and is relatively safe.
The safest route is to have laser done to reduce bleeding and recovery.
Make sure they are knowledgable about anesthesia also - I would ask for isofluorane.
The safest way also is to have full bloodwork done prior, and it's defintiely recommended for older animals.

Just went thru all this recently myself, and know it's always a worry when a dog is put under. You will pay to have it done right but its' worth the peace of mind, IMO.