Sick Charlie...

M - it's still early days though isn't it? It's only been three days. I do so hope he's OK and probably the vet will reassure you tomorrow. Fingers crossed eh?

Oh thanks Sheilar...Im really worried about him, he is such an active puppy and to see him like this is awful, my husband didn't want him neutered but i went on the vet's advice....

... but going on the Vet's advice is the correct thing to do surely? It is a major operation and possibly he just needs a bit more 'quiet' time and lots of tlc. Let me know what the vet says tomorrow. I know it's upsetting when you have a sick pet as they can't tell you what's wrong but I'm sure the vet wouldn't had advised it if there had been any risks involved. X

Thanks for that Sheilar...I remember when we had Jodi neutered, she was up and about in a couple of days and its a more severe op for a female..xx

motinot I've had a lot of dogs neutered & they have all taken different lenghts of time to recover. Just like people we all react differently to an operation.
I had one once that got an infection after & they blew up like balloons! but soon went down & he was fine.
Take him back to the vet for your peace off mind & make sure they take his temp.
Take care, try not to worry because our pets know when we are.
Let us know how you get on x

Thank you for that Willi....Your advice has really helped....I will let you know how we get on tomorrow...x

Our old dog Oscar had to get done last Xmas - he wasn't himself for a few days. Turned out to be an infection too!
The vet will give the best advice.
Perk up soon Charlie you wee darling x

ps...didn't mean to click like x

Scottish, clicking like just means you like Charlie xx
Thank you...:>)

Love Charlie xx I am sure he will be fine just feeling sad and sore the vet will assure you tomorrow xx

Poor Charlie, I guess the poor little mite is very uncomfortable, thats the trouble with our pets, they cannot tell us where it hurts, I can understand your worry Moti and a visit back to the vet is the best course to take...

Oh I hope he'll be all right. It's such a worry for you. Please let us know how he gets on ...

quinnie is getting speyed at the end of this month and Im worrying about it now as its a big operation for her,dont worry about him,my friends shi tzu was done last year and took two weeks to be his old self.chris

Seek advice today dont leave him like that,

How is Charlie today ?
I hope you've been able to get good advice and treatment...

xxx for Charlie :o)

Thanks Terra...I took him to the vet yesterday, i was worried his bowels hadnt moved and just as we were going through the door of the surgery he pooed on the step....would you believe it?!!!
He was checked over and the vet said everything is fine, no infection and he is just sulking, so today my husband put the lead on him and 'forced' him to have a stroll...He is much brighter this evening (i think he was sulking)...:>)

Oh, that's great news Motinot (not the pooing on the step mind! lol). Give him a little time and he'll be back to his normal self. Best wishes. X

Thanks Sheilar....x

Great news Motinot...a stubborn bowel as well as a stubborn wee boy. Like some humans they just need a little shove in the right direction :)

That's good news Motinot :o) I'm so pleased to hear it

That's great news about Charlie ... :o) x

Thank you Scottish, Hywel and Terra..Im so relieved...He was 'playing up' and i fell for it...lol

Aw bless.....so pleased Charlie will now be on the mend
:o)

He is thanks Neelan...running around today, as mad as ever....Great x

See - told you he'd be fine:o))

You did Sheilar....The only problem now is, he's bumping into everything, cause he has to wear the 'bucket collar'...poor wee Charlie xx

I've just phoned my friend whose dog had an operation on her back leg for ligament damage on Monday. She was so upset on Monday, convinced Tess wasn't going to come out of it. Tess is fine and back home now and is playing them up for sympathy - she's getting spoiled rotten!! And they say animals are dumb!! lol X

Lol.....I know, it was the vet who told me to stop pandering to him and when i did he returned to his old self.....def not dumb Sheilar...:>)

Lol:o))))))

I've just found this Motintot. I'm sorry to hear he was so poorly but they kind of shut down and allow their bodies to recover and I'm glad he is almost back to his old self.

Thanks Scots....He is great and as 'mad' as ever lol....His appetite has improved and he's sleeping in his crate all night, not a bother....:>)

Good

I'm pleased he's now back to normal M. All that worrying eh?

I know...He seems to be becoming a bit more settled too..He was urinating in the house and i was having great difficulty training him to be 'clean'....But, as i said he is sleeping all night in his crate, and using outdoors during the day...Im delighted by his progress....Thank you Sheilar xx..:>)

How is Charlie now ?
Doing well ?

Yes M, can we have an update please?

He is fighting fit...full of beans and bursting with energy...Thank you for asking...:>)

That's good news :o)

:>) x

Brilliant - glad to hear it!

Thanks Sheilar....Today though he seems a bit constipated....The vet gave me liquid paraffin for him to take....Nothing since yesterday morning.....

Our pets really know what buttons to push, little beggar, reminded me of a cairn terrier we used to have, he was like a sulky old man sometimes, I`m so pleased Charlie is ok....

lol....Thank you Lincs....:>)

So glad Charlie's fine now Motinot, especially after the awful time you've had lately with lovely Jodi and Nali. I'm afraid I haven't caught up with blogs and pics as I can't get on here as often..impossible task! He must have been punishing you for leaving him at the vets lol. It's such a small operation...done in seconds almost. I wonder if it was the anaesthetic he was reacting to? that can knock dogs about sometimes. I had Meg done a while ago as she had false pregnancies, I felt like a muderer lol. I'm terrified to have Rosie done because of the anaesthetic. I'll feel guilty either way...you can't win, but I couldn't bear to lose her. Her teeth need cleaning and Megs too, but they give anaesthetic to do that so I'm being 'gassed' with every pant and trying to avoid too many kisses lol:-)

Lol....Bornagain...I remember when Jodi was neutered, she was back to her old-self the next day...Charlie is a bit highly strung, i think and i do believe he was punishing us...Its a much simpler op for males, isn't it?....Im sure Rosie will be fine.....:>)

I'll see if I can pluck up the courage:-)

:>)