Jax is home from surgery

[Bluebells]

I just brought Jax home from his surgery. He’s a little groggy still, but he seems fine. He had his neuter, he had three baby teeth pulled, and he had his microchip implanted. The vet said the neuter was a cake-walk, and the teeth were loose and about to fall out, so he didn’t even need a stitch in his mouth.

The only problem, for me, was that I was expecting to get a call between 10 and 12, but I didn’t get a call until almost 2pm. The vet was very apologetic — she had an emergency surgery this morning that she had to do before Jax’s surgery. But by almost 2, I was thinking Jax’s anesthesia had gone wrong and she was working up the resolution to call and tell me....

Anyway, I’m just glad it’s over. Now is the really fun part: making him rest for seven to ten days.

This is yesterday, after his pre-surgery bath. Still a scruff-ball, although he’s getting a little better about the brush, believe it or not.

[nanajoy]

I am so very happy to hear that Jax is home and on the road to recovery! Keeping him quiet will be a task, but I know you are thankful and relieved that he made out fine. Although I did not want to share while you were waiting to send him in, my husband and I were one of the rare dog parents who lost our little boy, Tucker, during his neuter. He was a little one, only a few ounces shy of 4 pounds, and we had waited until he was 8 months old so that he would reach that weight. We did all the pre-op blood work, and he was a strong, sweet little man, but we got that terrible call telling us that he did not come out of the anesthesia. When we shared the sad news with his breeder, she told us that Tucker's mother had just been diagnosed with a small hole in her heart, and our vet felt that Tucker might have inherited the problem.

When we brought Tyrone and Gus home, the two absolute worst days of our lives were the days that we sent them in for their neuter. Both of them did fine, thank God, but those hours at the vet were torture. Again, I am so very happy that all went well for Jax. Send him an 'atta boy from Tyrone and Gus, and spoil him rotten with lots of love during his recovery! (((hugs)))

[yavenay]

awwww.......get well soon. When Duchess was spayed, she was playing when I went to pick her up, had a hard time keeping her calm.......couldn't believe it. I started to wonder if they actually perform the surgery

[yavenay]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

I am so very happy to hear that Jax is home and on the road to recovery! Keeping him quiet will be a task, but I know you are thankful and relieved that he made out fine. Although I did not want to share while you were waiting to send him in, my husband and I were one of the rare dog parents who lost our little boy, Tucker, during his neuter. He was a little one, only a few ounces shy of 4 pounds, and we had waited until he was 8 months old so that he would reach that weight. We did all the pre-op blood work, and he was a strong, sweet little man, but we got that terrible call telling us that he did not come out of the anesthesia. When we shared the sad news with his breeder, she told us that Tucker's mother had just been diagnosed with a small hole in her heart, and our vet felt that Tucker might have inherited the problem.

When we brought Tyrone and Gus home, the two absolute worst days of our lives were the days that we sent them in for their neuter. Both of them did fine, thank God, but those hours at the vet were torture. Again, I am so very happy that all went well for Jax. Send him an 'atta boy from Tyrone and Gus, and spoil him rotten with lots of love during his recovery! (((hugs)))

OMG, I would of been a wreck. It's one of my biggest fears. I've have pets my entire life and they all have been spayed or neutered. Thankfully I've not lost any of them because being spayed or neutered but it's always agonizing when they are in surgery. I'm so sorry for you lost.

[Bluebells]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

I am so very happy to hear that Jax is home and on the road to recovery! Keeping him quiet will be a task, but I know you are thankful and relieved that he made out fine. Although I did not want to share while you were waiting to send him in, my husband and I were one of the rare dog parents who lost our little boy, Tucker, during his neuter. He was a little one, only a few ounces shy of 4 pounds, and we had waited until he was 8 months old so that he would reach that weight. We did all the pre-op blood work, and he was a strong, sweet little man, but we got that terrible call telling us that he did not come out of the anesthesia. When we shared the sad news with his breeder, she told us that Tucker's mother had just been diagnosed with a small hole in her heart, and our vet felt that Tucker might have inherited the problem.

When we brought Tyrone and Gus home, the two absolute worst days of our lives were the days that we sent them in for their neuter. Both of them did fine, thank God, but those hours at the vet were torture. Again, I am so very happy that all went well for Jax. Send him an 'atta boy from Tyrone and Gus, and spoil him rotten with lots of love during his recovery! (((hugs)))

Actually, I read a short mention about what happened to Tucker when I was reading through posts in the RIP section of the site, but I didn’t want to bring it up. Not that it would be “reminding” you, because I know you never forget something like that ... but it seemed a little unfair to bring it up just to try to soothe my own nerves. I’m so sorry. That had to be awful for you and your husband. It’s difficult enough to lose an elderly or ill animal; losing a young, healthy one is excruciating.

[nanajoy]

Originally Posted by Bluebells

Actually, I read a short mention about what happened to Tucker when I was reading through posts in the RIP section of the site, but I didn’t want to bring it up. Not that it would be “reminding” you, because I know you never forget something like that ... but it seemed a little unfair to bring it up just to try to soothe my own nerves. I’m so sorry. That had to be awful for you and your husband. It’s difficult enough to lose an elderly or ill animal; losing a young, healthy one is excruciating.

Thank you

[nanajoy]

Originally Posted by yavenay

OMG, I would of been a wreck. It's one of my biggest fears. I've have pets my entire life and they all have been spayed or neutered. Thankfully I've not lost any of them because being spayed or neutered but it's always agonizing when they are in surgery. I'm so sorry for you lost.

Thank you

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by yavenay

awwww.......get well soon. When Duchess was spayed, she was playing when I went to pick her up, had a hard time keeping her calm.......couldn't believe it. I started to wonder if they actually perform the surgery

It was the same with Gidget. I gave up trying to keep her still because it was a losing battle. She did fine but kept me in a state of worry for a few days.

[Lovetodream88]

So glad everything went well! They heal fast. By the 3rd day keeping Joey chill was almost impossible. It is easier though with one then multiples because multiples tend to egg each other on lol.

[matese]

Great news that Jax did fine, thank GOD that's out of the way. Yep, keeping him calm is gonna be a job lol, these pups bounce back so fast.

[matese]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

I am so very happy to hear that Jax is home and on the road to recovery! Keeping him quiet will be a task, but I know you are thankful and relieved that he made out fine. Although I did not want to share while you were waiting to send him in, my husband and I were one of the rare dog parents who lost our little boy, Tucker, during his neuter. He was a little one, only a few ounces shy of 4 pounds, and we had waited until he was 8 months old so that he would reach that weight. We did all the pre-op blood work, and he was a strong, sweet little man, but we got that terrible call telling us that he did not come out of the anesthesia. When we shared the sad news with his breeder, she told us that Tucker's mother had just been diagnosed with a small hole in her heart, and our vet felt that Tucker might have inherited the problem.

When we brought Tyrone and Gus home, the two absolute worst days of our lives were the days that we sent them in for their neuter. Both of them did fine, thank God, but those hours at the vet were torture. Again, I am so very happy that all went well for Jax. Send him an 'atta boy from Tyrone and Gus, and spoil him rotten with lots of love during his recovery! (((hugs)))

How absolutely horrible for you. It is scary when they are so tiny. Thank God Ty and Gus were fine.

[nanajoy]

Originally Posted by matese

How absolutely horrible for you. It is scary when they are so tiny. Thank God Ty and Gus were fine.

Thank you. Yes, thank God for our Ty and Gus! I will tell you, it was the hardest thing ever to trust that having them neutered was the right decision, but our wonderful vet treated them (and us) with such amazing compassion and support...BTW, he is the same vet who lost Tucker. He is still our trusted vet, and the one who holds nervous Ty in his arms during his exam, and cried tears as he helped us send Beau to the rainbow bridge to join his buddy Ozzie. He is a gentle, sensitive soul that our boys truly trust and love.

[matese]

Originally Posted by nanajoy

Thank you. Yes, thank God for our Ty and Gus! I will tell you, it was the hardest thing ever to trust that having them neutered was the right decision, but our wonderful vet treated them (and us) with such amazing compassion and support...BTW, he is the same vet who lost Tucker. He is still our trusted vet, and the one who holds nervous Ty in his arms during his exam, and cried tears as he helped us send Beau to the rainbow bridge to join his buddy Ozzie. He is a gentle, sensitive soul that our boys truly trust and love.

To me, the most important thing to owning a pet is a vet that you have 100% complete trust in. I have a fantastic vet, I trust her completely. I am with her since early 80's when she just opened her practice. She was a single gal, then married, than had her daughter. She is spot on with diagnosing an illness. If I did not have her as my vet, I would not own a pet.

[Bluebells]

This morning, Jax wants to express his total agreement with Duchess, Joey and Gidget: this “stay still and rest” thing is not fun or even acceptable. Neither is the e-collar, which he absolutely hates. It’s going to be a long, long seven to ten days.

[nanajoy]

Originally Posted by Bluebells

This morning, Jax wants to express his total agreement with Duchess, Joey and Gidget: this “stay still and rest” thing is not fun or even acceptable. Neither is the e-collar, which he absolutely hates. It’s going to be a long, long seven to ten days.

Add Ty, Gus, Beau and any other dog with whom we have had the opportunity to share love. Their short-term fear and/or discomfort becomes our "sentence" of ten days of payback trying to keep them calm and quiet every time, lol!