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Offline MSF

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Post Surgical questions
« on: October 16, 2006, 01:48:50 pm »
The vet's office is now closed and it is not an emergency.
Was hoping folks out here may know.
I always have my critters stay at the vet's one night but for some reason I didn't this time.

When n animal has surgery
1) How long is it before they are out of that surgical /anest fog?

2) Do dogs (and she is short haired, a pittie)
out of surgery need to be a little warmer than usual?
Are they more sensative to coolness during this time?

Niki is on our bed recuperating.
She was out of surgery about 10 am, so it's been like 8 hrs.
Since I have always my animals stay one night I'm in unfamilar territory bringing her home the same day.
Any insight as to what is normal and what isn't would be greatly appreciated.
She is on the bed with the door closed so Mozart and the cats won't bother her (paper says to keep her quiet and calm) Last time I checked on her she was trembling a little so I covered her up with an oversized thick bath towel.
She just had that lumpectomy on her rear leg.
It doesn't lok bad at all, but I bet it may be sore.
They said she dod not need pain meds.
But had it been me after surgery I sure would of wanted someĀ  ;D
Please tell me what is normal and what I should expect. Thank you so much.
« Last Edit: October 16, 2006, 03:00:36 pm by MSF »

Offline cosmosmama

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Re: Post Surgical questions
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2006, 03:19:45 pm »
That is tough, not to worry about all of that.  Cosmo took a full 24 hours to come out of his groggy stage.  even 24 hours later he threw up.  When I talked to our vet she made note of it and recommended a different kind for the future. 

Good luck.  Sounds like she is getting really great care at home!!
Krista, Cosmo (Goofus), Sadie (THE BOSS) and Sammie (Sweet Boy)
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