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Inconsolable German Shepherd
NicolaClare
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Last week, my lovely GSD Jerry went in to have the boy bits removed from him..... Ever since, he's been really withdrawn from me and my parents and we had to take him back to the vets today to see why he was down.... Basically the vet said that he had a 'nappy rash' type thing from licking the wound too much and has now been given a collar to stop him from doing so.
But he's being quiet, he's usually really bubbly and always wants to play, but the past few days he's not been himself.....
On the other hand, my spaniel also went in to have his boy bits removed, but he's perfectly fine..... I'm really confused!!!!
But he's being quiet, he's usually really bubbly and always wants to play, but the past few days he's not been himself.....
On the other hand, my spaniel also went in to have his boy bits removed, but he's perfectly fine..... I'm really confused!!!!
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I am sure it will just take time.
He may be licking because he is in discomfort. It's rare for complications to arise from neutering though some pain wouldn't be surprising and licking is a normal response. However, as you say that the op was last week (more than 4 days ago?) I'd have expected him to have started to return to his normal self. Does the wound look okay or is it swollen or red-looking? Did the vet prescribe antibiotics in case an infection has set in? Did the vet prescribe any pain killers?
If he is still quiet and withdrawn after another 24 hours, I wouldn't consider that normal and I'd talk againto the vet. In the meantime, I'd be keeping your dog on a lead and not let him run around as that may pull on the stitches and make him even more uncomfortable.
Hope you see an improvement soon.
oh and ps: he's not mourning the loss of his bits! He really won't know the implications of the op. ;-)
When in doubt, go in for a recheck, but he's probably just healing in his own way.
Anaesthetic can cause brain-damage in animals. It's very, very rare because most vet's know what they're doing but it does happen.
Hopefully, your dog's just feeling a bit sorry for himself right now though.
My 7 month Labradoodle had his bits removed two weeks ago and fortunately he kept his lampshade collar on for the full 10 days (he didn't mind it as he's so laid back), so couldn't touch his incision, He had no stitches left mind by the end but it's healed lovely.
(My vet told me to keep him calm for ten days, I would have had more success climbing Mount Everest bare footed and without oxygen).
My boy seems about 100% more bouncy and bonkers after his op, I hope yours will be back to his self soon, give him time and try not to worry..
I am sure he will be fine, just keep giving him lots of love and cuddles.
I think the lampshade collar has helped a lot,
Thanks everyone!