So sorry that he's having a hard time. Firstly, do not give him any kind of aspirin or pain killer - they thin the blood and you don't need him bleeding.
Question... Was this a regular neuter or was he a crypt? If he was a crypt then that is, of course, a much more invasive procedure. Assuming he was a regular neuter... How does it look - is it really red, swollen, leaking, etc.? If so, that's the first sign of an infection. I tell clients to compare the wound to a cut on your hand or something. You know when it's healing it is a bit red and swollen. That's perfectly normal. But, you know when a cut you have doesn't look right. Well, it's the same thing - that's what you're looking for. Do not let him lick it! He can, and will, lick it open. Do not let him jump up on furniture, run up and down stairs, etc. He can open the incision with too much movement. You can put a compress of warm paper towel on it - not wet, just warm. You want to keep the area clean and dry. You can heat the towel up in the microwave. The warmth can be soothing. Usually within 24 -48 hours the initial discomfort goes away. Some dogs are completely fine the first night - like nothing happened. Some need a day or two. Perfectly normal. I know you feel bad, but trust me - you did the right thing. I've been working with animals in the shelter and clinic and rescue for years. I see far too many dumped and/or killed on a daily basis. I've had to euth my share of animals and it's a horrifying thing to do - especially when you consider that it's completely unnecessary. If more people stopped having litters, less animals would end up at the shelters and in rescue. It would also give the animals already there a far better shot at life. Not to mention the enormous health benefits you have afforded your dog with a very simple procedure. >From everyone who has had to clean up other people's messes on a daily basis for years... Thank you for not adding to the problem. --- In [email protected], "noellebachand" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My 5 pound / 6 month old chi Eddie got neutered yesterday morning and > is it 24 hours later and he has not slept or stopped crying since i > brought him home. He looks like he is badly bruised? Is this > common. I am not sure if this is because he is small or what, but i > am just not sure and it so sad to see my little baby crying! > Anyone have this happen? > > Thanks, Noelle > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
