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12-21-2012, 12:31 PM
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Maltese Guru
 
Name: Shirley Ng
Dog's Name: Boo
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 383
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Is this normal after neuter?
Hi everyone,
Today, Boo's leg is sometimes shaky and the surgery spot is a little red but no blood. I called the vet and they said he's fine, the leg shaking could be stress from using the e collar. Do you guys think it's normal and he's fine? I'm just extra worried now....... |
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12-21-2012, 01:30 PM
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Name: Grace
Dog's Name: Daisy
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Ireland
Posts: 555
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Oh Shirley I'm not sure I've never been around a neutered dog!!! Is boo crying? Oh I do hope he feels better soon maybe his leg is just shakey from all the surgery etc. hopefully someone more experienced comes on. Sending boo lots of hugs get better soon little onexxx
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12-21-2012, 01:38 PM
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Maltese Guru
Name: Shirley Ng
Dog's Name: Boo
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 383
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He's not crying, just quiet....... |
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12-21-2012, 01:54 PM
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Maltese Guru
 
Name: Deborah
Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 8,515
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He's probably a little sore. I'm sure he'll perk up in no time.
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12-21-2012, 02:02 PM
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Name: Katya Brook
Dog's Name: Teddy
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 75
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Is he walking on it? Or does he lift it when he walks? The leg might have been in an uncomfortable position during surgery and may still be sore. This happens to humans as well. Monitor it, and if it doesn't get better or gets worse, definitely give the vet a call again.
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12-21-2012, 02:37 PM
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Maltese Guru
Name: Walter
Dog's Name: Lucky
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The Berkshires
Posts: 992
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I agree with Katya, sometimes they are placed in an awkward position during the surgery and it may have put a little strain on the muscles. If the vet is unconcerned. I would watch it and make sure it doesn't get worse. It will probably be better in a couple of days. There could be some residual pain, but honesty neutering for males is not very painful, the incisions are very small. The pain medication can sometimes cause more problems than the procedure itself. It gave Lucky diarrhea.
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12-21-2012, 02:42 PM
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Maltese Guru
Name: Tori
Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 2,931
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Is he on pain meds?
Many dogs bounce back quick, but some take awhile to heal and are more sensitive to pain. If he isn't on pain meds (oral) then I'd call the vet and tell them you want to pick some up.... He will heal better and rest more comfortably (which he needs to heal) if he has his pain managed.
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