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A. I would call the vet back and ask for medication for your pup. It sounds as though she is in quite a bit of discomfort. She should feel better over the next couple of days.

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Some common medications prescribed by vets to help manage pain after spay or neuter surgery include Torbugesic or Rimadyl. Follow your vet`s instructions carefully when it comes to giving your dog pain medications. Never administer human pain medications to your dog!
This is a very common response to physiologic stress after surgery, injury, or any other health procedure. The amount of shaking or trembling may be dramatic, but it does not imply severe pain, cold, or distress. It may involve the entire body, or just the area of surgery.
Your dog may have had a tube placed in the trachea (windpipe) during anesthesia to administer oxygen and anesthetic gas. This can occasionally cause mild irritation and a slight cough. A mild post-surgical cough will typically diminish over the next few days. If coughing persists or worsens, contact the hospital.
Shaking or trembling for the first night home can be a normal side effect of the anesthesia wearing off. It should resolve completely within 24 hours. If pain medication is sent home, it is to be started tomorrow. All animals receive pain medication during surgery that will last the first 24 hours.
Carprofen—Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used by veterinarians to relieve short-term post-operative pain, inflammation, and swelling. It also is used after spaying and neutering.
After surgery, it`s essential to give your pet a quiet, comfortable place to rest away from children and other pets. If your dog has a soft, comfortable bed and lots of room to spread out, this can help to prevent pressure on any sensitive or bandaged parts of its body.
Magnesium is an effective treatment for postoperative shivering. It reduces the shivering threshold by only a few tenths of a degree Celsius; however, many postoperative patients have core temperatures only slightly below the normal shivering threshold.
Many dogs are sleepy or tired for twelve to twenty-four hours after anesthesia. If your dog appears to be unusually sluggish or you cannot arouse them easily, contact the hospital immediately for specific advice.
There are numerous reasons why your dog has a reduced appetite after undergoing surgery. This loss of appetite can be due to the side effects of medication, stress after the procedure, or complications or infection of the surgical site. Other causes of pain can be due to the following: Anesthesia.
These modalities may include cold therapy (ice packs), therapeutic laser, acupuncture, and/or massage. Each surgical patient is unique, so each pain management strategy is fine-tuned to meet the needs of the individual dog. The goal is to keep your dog as comfortable as possible before, during, and after surgery.
The pain associated with spay or neuter surgeries is typically more of a discomfort and may last for just a few days and should be completely gone after about a week. If your pet is experiencing pain or discomfort for more than a couple of days it`s a good idea to contact your vet for further advice.
Surgical Site Care

Monitor your pet`s spay/neuter incision area daily for signs of swelling, discharge, bleeding, or any other problems. If you`re noticing any concerning symptoms, be sure to contact your veterinarian.

Some of the most common reasons for your dog`s shaking & shivering are cold, excitement, stress & anxiety, seeking attention, pain or illness, and old age. It`s important to recognize the difference between normal shaking vs. signs of a seizure.
Regardless of the procedure performed, help your dog heal by restricting her activity for at least 10 to 14 days post-surgery. Your veterinarian may give specific instructions for a longer period of rest, depending on your dog`s particular situation. Leash walks with a gradual return to regular exercise are important.
Keep your pet confined where it will be quiet and warm. DO NOT place it on a bed or other high place. Keep your pet away from other animals and children for at least 12 hours. Offer water and food in very small amounts for the first 12 hours.
Your dog will need rest, sleep and peace

During the recovery process, your dog may not have the same energy level as usual and may want to sleep more. This is a normal reaction to illness or surgery and helps your dog conserve energy, mend tissues and reduce the likelihood of further strain on his body.

Beta blockers.

Typically used to treat high blood pressure, beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal LA, InnoPran XL, Hemangeol) help relieve tremors in some people. Beta blockers may not be an option for people with asthma or certain heart problems.

It was found that paracetamol alone does not appear to be effective at reducing tremor.
It is very common for animals to not have a bowel movement for one to three days after surgery and not of concern if they are otherwise comfortable, eating, drinking, and not straining to have a bowel movement.
Some drugs given during anesthesia and surgery can cause a temporary increase in urination. Your vet can tell you whether this is to be expected and for how long. Less commonly, you may notice an increase (or even decrease) in urination if your dog experienced a complication during the anesthetic procedure.
Your pup`s appetite should return within about 24 hours. You can then begin to gradually reintroduce their normal food. If it`s been more than 48 hours and your dog still won`t eat after surgery, contact your veterinarian (or vet surgeon if you`ve been referred to one). Loss of appetite can be a sign of infection.
After surgery, it`s normal for dogs to experience a loss of appetite. They may go off their food due to pain, discomfort, or the side effects of anesthesia. In most cases, dogs will regain their appetite within a few days, but in other situations, it may take longer.
When it`s time to feed your dog after surgery try offering your pet a light meal (1/4 or 1/2 of regular meal) such as chicken and rice which can be easier to digest than regular store bought dog food.

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Q. Female 6 month Pit Bulldog spayed today. What can I give her for pain. She’s shaking w/ dry heaves. Vet gave me nothing but puppy needs to sleep.
ANSWER : A. I would call the vet back and ask for medication for your pup. It sounds as though she is in quite a bit of discomfort. She should feel better over the next couple of days.

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Q. My puppy is urinating a lot. And the lady I gave one of the puppies to said she thinks her puppy has diabetes could my puppy have it to
ANSWER : A. It is not likely that either one of these puppies has diabetes. It is very uncommon for a puppy that young to have diabetes. If your puppy is straining to urinate or is urinating very small amounts frequently and cannot seem to wait for very long between urination, he may have a urinary tract infection. It is quite possible that your puppy is completely normal. I would suggest an exam with your veterinarian and discuss the behavior with them. They may suggest a urinalysis. Your puppy should be going to the vet at 3 week intervals for vaccinations at this age, so you can discuss it when he has his next set of vaccines. The other person with the other puppy should also be taking hers to a vet for proper immunizations and she should also discuss her concerns with her vet.

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Q. What kind of food is recommended for a puppy Labrador and how often should I feed him?
ANSWER : A. Puppy food is designed specifically for the nutritional needs of young and still growing dogs, with twice the daily nutritional requirements that a mature dog needs.

Puppies are growing and developing rapidly — in their bones, muscles, joints, internal organs and immune system, to name but a few of the developmental needs that are being met by nutrition. A well balanced puppy food contains those nutrients that a puppy specifically need for this purpose, nutrients that are not necessary once the puppy has finished growing into a dog and that are not added to adult formula dog foods. For example, to build a strong body, puppy food contains about 30 percent protein, as well as the vitamins and minerals that are needed for a puppy to be healthy.

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Q. We had our 6 month old female dog spayed today there were no pain meds given to us when we picked her up. She is shaking and dry heaving. What do I do
ANSWER : A. It may just be a reaction to the anaesthetic. Anaesthetics can take up to 48 hours to be totally out of the system. I’m sure your dog would have been given adequate pain relief by injection to last 24 hours. If you think she is in pain or to check what she has had I would call your vet.

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Q. How do I get my dog to stop chewing on things? I kennel her when I leave for a few hours, but I can’t go to the mailbox without her eating something.
ANSWER : A. If she’s young, then this is just normal puppy behavior. Don’t worry about it. The thing about puppies is, they explore using their mouths. If your puppy grabs a coat hanger, or a slipper, you should roll up a newspaper, and smack yourself on the head with it for leaving those things out.. your puppy is going to explore things, that’s normal! It is 100% up to YOU to keep those things away from your puppy when your puppy is unsupervised… even for just a moment.

Remember to never scold your puppy for grabbing these things. They are just curious little cuties, and they don’t chew things up to bother us.. Dogs do not have intentional thought, so they aren’t ever doing anything ON PURPOSE to us.. The most important thing you can do when your puppy is chewing something you don’t want her to be chewing is TRADE her the inappropriate item with a toy of hers, so she understands “no honey, that isn’t what puppies chew on… THIS is what puppies chew on!” and then begin playing with her using her toy to show her that TOYS ARE FUN.. Way more fun than a boring ol’ coat hanger.

Another helpful thing you can do is have two bags of toys. In each bag is many different kinds of toys. Lots of chew toys, lots of soft squeaky toys, lots of rope-type toys, a bunch of balls.. All kinds of things! For one week you have bag#1’s toys out for your puppy to play with.. At the end of the one week, you collect those toys, and you bring out bag#2! The toys will be more interesting/feel like new to your puppy, which will in-turn, make her chew less inappropriate things. Her toys are too fun to care about that dumb Wii-mote that you left laying around.

Hope this helps!

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Q. Shiba Inu. He periodically shakes and trembles, usually unrpovoked and seeming for no reason. Usually cuddling helps but not always. Becomes reclusive
ANSWER : A. I do find that Shiba Inu’s are a really sensitive breed. I think the first thing to rule out is pain. That could be pain from a muscle injury or even gastrointestinal pain. Try to pinpoint whether it occurs after a meal or not. He might be painful due to something going on in his GI tract, and the pain is at its worse after he eats.

I’ve also seen a lot of small breeds like Shibas get back pain, and shaking can definitely accompany that as well. If you haven’t see your vet who can perform a good physical exam and look for any signs of muscular pain along the spine or elsewhere. It’s not a bad idea at this point to consider doing some blood work just to screen for any problems that could be affecting organ function, for example.

If he’s healthy otherwise, I think it’s likely that there’s something that’s scaring him at home. These things can be really difficult to identify, and you have to be really aware and note exactly when the shaking occurs, how long it lasts, etc, and look for patterns. Dogs can hear things we can’t, and he may be hearing things you’re missing, and the noise is disturbing to him. Cuddling is a good idea, also working to distract him and desensitize him with toys and treats might help. But like I said above – definitely rule out pain first.

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Q. My 5 year old Dachshund has broken his rear leg. A trip to the vet is impossible for two more days (rural area), can I give him something for pain?
ANSWER : A. If your dog has a broken leg, then veterinary care is a must. If you can get into contact with your local vet before seeing him or her, they may be able to give you information on an OTC pain medication that could be safe to give dogs. Do not attempt to give any medications without first consulting your vet as many pain meds can cause kidney/liver failure or stomach ulceration if given to dogs. In the meantime, keep your dog on strict kennel or bed rest and only taking him out for short potty breaks is best to keep pain down and from letting the leg get further injured.

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Q. I just got a female Pug she is only 4 weeks old due to someone stole he mom while she was outside. I am giving puppy replacement milk please any advi?
ANSWER : A. Oh what a sad story. It is good that you are feeding a puppy replacement milk, follow the instructions on the package for amounts at corresponding age. Keep an eye on its weight too preferably daily and if it isn’t putting on weight or seems unwell have it checked by your vet. You can start introducing a puppy food in the next week or so and by 8 weeks it should be totally weaned onto puppy food. It will need vet check soon and start it’s vaccines at 6-8 weeks depending on the vaccine your vet uses.

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