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From:Iowa
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posted 09-11-2003 04:01 PM            

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Hi all,
We are having our 6 month old English Bulldog spayed next week. This is the first female dog we have owned. I have been frequenting these boards several times a week and I am pleased to observe that there is a wealth of information here by the users!
I know our vet will let us know basically what to expect with Lucie's surgery, but I was wondering if any of you can share your experiences in this department?
What to look for, what to expect as far as her healing, maybe something that a vet might not mention?
She will be pretty sore for a few days after, and we need to keep her energy level at a minimum, but that's all I know. Not like Bulldogs have a ton of energy. We do take her for a walk each evening just so she can poop before bed and I can sleep better. She is a pretty mellow pup except at night right before bed, she gets in a kamikazi mode and runs around the house like a cat chasing an invisible mouse. It's really humerous.
Anyway, I would appreciate some thoughts any of you might have on this subject.
And wish Lucie luck!!
Thank you.

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posted 09-11-2003 06:18 PM            

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Hi BulldogMomma!

Well, I had all three of my female dogs spayed(a German Shepherd and two miniature Dachshunds).
If you think they're going to be convalescing for a week after their surgery, think again. It will maybe take them half a day to get back to their non-behaving-getting-in-trouble-let's-see-what-else-we-can-break mode!!!
Don't expect her to sit on the couch for too long after her surgery. If it's done right, the spaying, even though a major surgery, shouldn't give any complications.
By the way, congratulations on your decision to spay her! It will make both you and especially her a lot happier!!!

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posted 09-11-2003 09:49 PM            

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Exactly, it is not such a big deal for them..well at least for my dog.
You need to make sure she does not start to lick her stitches... but other than that, they heal pretty fast and their energy level comes right back.
Dont make your dog run for a little while and watch the licking.
The vet should provide you a (I dont know how to call that) plastic cone that goes around her neck in case she actually tries to lick and bite her stitches.

Dont worry, everything should go smoothly.

Cheers

Seb

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posted 09-12-2003 04:36 PM         

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I agree with the other posters. About the day after, they are up and around. Females tend to be less interested in tearing open the stitches. But to keep her from any licking(sores are itchy when healing) Put some sort of a shirt on her that fits snug up to her belly to cover the suture area. Also and a biggy. Do not allow her to drink excessive amounts of water up to 12 hours at least(maybe long) ask the vet. They are extremely thirsty after being anestasized. They will throw it all right back up. So just small drinks of water. I know this dog gone it from experience. So the worst part of it is going home and worrying if she is fine, or if she feels abandend. But she will be over this really fast.

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posted 09-13-2003 03:12 AM         

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I have had several dogs all have the surgery. one thing that sticks out is i had a husky mix who got razor burn where they ahaved her. I got aloe and rubbed that on and also gave her some benadryl. This probly wont happen cause i found out the vet dry shaved her and thats what caused it. But just thought i would throw that in.
Well that probly was a stupid post cause i dont think bull dogs have much hair on their bellys, but maybe it will help someone else!

[This message has been edited by 3Dogsihave (edited 09-13-2003).]

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posted 09-14-2003 04:36 PM            

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Thanks to all who replied. I guess I am worrying for both of us since she has no clue what is going to happen. I appreciate your suggestions. Will let you know how everything goes!
Again, thanks.

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