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Salembev · 02-28-2011, 04:20 PM

My boy was just neutered today - please tell me how long it takes for evrything to wear off - he his still drwsey and not resonsive. When will he get back to normal self?
Bev

Ellie May · 02-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Depends on the pup and the drugs used. Hours to days..

But what do you mean by unresponsive? Unable to move? If you just mean extremely sleepy and lethargic, that is normal.

Patti · 02-28-2011, 05:23 PM

Usually by the next day they are feeling better and then after that it is hard to keep them down. If he seems unusually lethargic I would call your vet. Hopefully by morning he will be feeling better.

Salembev · 02-28-2011, 08:03 PM

he is extremely sleepy and lethargic --- he has never been this way before and how long after surgery should it last? I know he wont be perky - but his surgery was more then 12 hours ago. Am I expecting too much - I have all the signs to look for 0 I just hate him being this way!

chachi · 02-28-2011, 08:19 PM

I would call a vet or just take him in. That seems to long to be unresponsive.

Ellie May · 03-01-2011, 01:38 AM

It can last hours to days. As long as the incision site looks good and his gums are pink and wet, it shouldn't be a problem. If it has been more than a couple days, I'd start to be pretty concerned. You can always call the vet to get some reassurance.

Some of the injectable anesthetics used can cause this. And the pain meds... Some will be out of it the entire time they are on pain meds depending on which ones given. They shouldn't be out of it for several days from anesthesia though.

If he is truly unresponsive (not responding to stimuli), then that would be an emergency. If you rub him or talk to him, etc. and he moves a bit, then that's normal..

Salembev · 03-01-2011, 06:06 AM

I'm just a worry wart - he is up, eating and drinking, even went in to see the puppies and gave me a kiss - so I will just continue to watch. It's been a long ime since I had a pet neutered.

lexi43 · 03-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Glad to hear your puppy is doing well. Everybody worries about their puppies when they go for surgery. All dogs are different Zach was up and about a couple of hours after he was neutered, Zoe slept for 24 hours after she was spayed. My two bassets fell all over each other because they came home too soon but were fine after a few hours.

Salembev · 03-01-2011, 08:05 AM

How neat - I have Zack and Zoie as well as their 13 week-old puppies Mackie, Lizzie, Chewie and Aggie plus two cats - Dezzie and Ziggy!

kjc · 03-01-2011, 12:21 PM

I'm a bit late seeing this... Seriously, no dog should be released from the vet's till they're up and walking around.

If they go home early, they should be put on a heating pad (on 'Low' setting), and try to wake them up and help them up and offer a very small amout of water and food. Give them a chance to urinate.

Then, if they are not up allow them to sleep another hour, then try again, and keep trying till they can get up on their own. Monitor them closely until they are up and about, and no longer woosie.

They may not be 100%, but they should be functional. Offer very small amounts of food and water every 1/2 - 1 hour until they are satiated. If they down a bowl of water after fasting and surgery, they could become sick and aspirate on the vomit.

Very glad your dog made it through...

02-28-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
Salembev Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bethania, NC USA Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 1	Neutered Yorkie My boy was just neutered today - please tell me how long it takes for evrything to wear off - he his still drwsey and not resonsive. When will he get back to normal self? Bev

02-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Depends on the pup and the drugs used. Hours to days.. But what do you mean by unresponsive? Unable to move? If you just mean extremely sleepy and lethargic, that is normal. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-28-2011, 05:23 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Usually by the next day they are feeling better and then after that it is hard to keep them down. If he seems unusually lethargic I would call your vet. Hopefully by morning he will be feeling better. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-28-2011, 08:19 PM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would call a vet or just take him in. That seems to long to be unresponsive. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-01-2011, 01:38 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	It can last hours to days. As long as the incision site looks good and his gums are pink and wet, it shouldn't be a problem. If it has been more than a couple days, I'd start to be pretty concerned. You can always call the vet to get some reassurance. Some of the injectable anesthetics used can cause this. And the pain meds... Some will be out of it the entire time they are on pain meds depending on which ones given. They shouldn't be out of it for several days from anesthesia though. If he is truly unresponsive (not responding to stimuli), then that would be an emergency. If you rub him or talk to him, etc. and he moves a bit, then that's normal.. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶 Last edited by Ellie May; 03-01-2011 at 01:40 AM.

02-28-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
Salembev Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bethania, NC USA Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 1	he is extremely sleepy and lethargic --- he has never been this way before and how long after surgery should it last? I know he wont be perky - but his surgery was more then 12 hours ago. Am I expecting too much - I have all the signs to look for 0 I just hate him being this way!

03-01-2011, 06:06 AM	#7
Salembev Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bethania, NC USA Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 1	I'm just a worry wart - he is up, eating and drinking, even went in to see the puppies and gave me a kiss - so I will just continue to watch. It's been a long ime since I had a pet neutered.

03-01-2011, 07:48 AM	#8
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	Glad to hear your puppy is doing well. Everybody worries about their puppies when they go for surgery. All dogs are different Zach was up and about a couple of hours after he was neutered, Zoe slept for 24 hours after she was spayed. My two bassets fell all over each other because they came home too soon but were fine after a few hours.

03-01-2011, 08:05 AM	#9
Salembev Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bethania, NC USA Posts: 58 Blog Entries: 1	How neat - I have Zack and Zoie as well as their 13 week-old puppies Mackie, Lizzie, Chewie and Aggie plus two cats - Dezzie and Ziggy!

03-01-2011, 12:21 PM	#10
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I'm a bit late seeing this... Seriously, no dog should be released from the vet's till they're up and walking around. If they go home early, they should be put on a heating pad (on 'Low' setting), and try to wake them up and help them up and offer a very small amout of water and food. Give them a chance to urinate. Then, if they are not up allow them to sleep another hour, then try again, and keep trying till they can get up on their own. Monitor them closely until they are up and about, and no longer woosie. They may not be 100%, but they should be functional. Offer very small amounts of food and water every 1/2 - 1 hour until they are satiated. If they down a bowl of water after fasting and surgery, they could become sick and aspirate on the vomit. Very glad your dog made it through... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity