How to settle?
Any suggestions? Are there any otc meds that would be helpful. I was given nothing for pain or itching. I kinda thought that I'd at least get an antibiotic cream or something, but didn't. He really doesn't seem sore runs well, etc. He just won't settle with that cone on his head. No visible problems at the incision. Thanks for the help. |
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| He's probably uncomfortable so he's unable to settle. Did the vet give you anything for pain?
I'd keep him indoors until the incision is healed if at all possible... you don't want it to get infected which could increase his healing time dramatically. Can you maybe confine him to one room instead of giving him full run of the house? Maybe doggie-proof the room and put a leash on him to take him outdoors so you can guide him through the door ways. I wouldn't put anything on the incision without asking the vet first. You usually want to keep an incision clean and dry. One of mine has a sore on her toe (hoping it's not another histiocytoma) so she's either wearing a sock or a soft e-collar to keep her from licking it... but we're still watching her closely. It can be a real challenge. http://oesusa.com/DarbysToe123107.jpg |
| Our vet always gives us the option of extra pain meds to take home. It is a once a day oral, to take the 1st 2 days after surgery. It really helps.
I agree that he is restless from the surgery pain, although the cone may be adding to it. I never put anything on the incision itself. If they have needed anything, it has been an oral antibiotic used. I would call your vet to see what they recommend for OTC meds, if you aren't using anything from them. Being a holiday they probably aren't open. Our office has a vet on call 24/7, so maybe yours does too? If nothing else, some Benedryl might relax him! |
| Use shorts if you can. A pair of gym shorts inside may keep him from getting at the incision and allow you to remove the cone while supervised.
Does he like chew bones? You might want to get him a nice big compressed rawhide or other pet friendly chew bone (I'm not a bif fan of regular rawhide) to keep him occupied. A nyla bone or peanutbutter stuffed kong might do the trick. Then there is always Taskers favorite never ending treat ball. |
they must really be in pain the poor things, I remember when I got my poodle fixed she slept with her face on her front paws and bum up in the air. Later I found out her sisiter did the same.  |
Poor Druby! Our first sheepie, Quincy, was the same way. He refused to move for FOUR HOURS when we brought him home in the "cone from hell".  We took a t-shirt, sewed the neck closed, and put his back legs through the bottom and then through the arm holes, pulling the bottom up around his waist, like a pair of pants. Then we used a compression wrap around his waist to keep it on. The contraption looked hilarious, but it worked well. He did try to lick through the t-shirt once or twice, but after a couple of firm "no"'s, he left it alone. Of course we had to remove it every time he went out to potty, but it did the job.
When Oscar was neutered, he wore the cone like a champ, running full tilt into everything. He could have cared less! Good luck with Druby. Laurie and Oscar, the Unfazed |
| I was also going to say to put some shorts on him while inside. |
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Shorts instead of an e-collar? Good luck. |
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