Puppy just had surgery for her legs and was spayed?

Question

My 5 month year old puppy just had her reproductive organs taken out and while at the doctor they saw she had to hang nails. They could get caught and rip off(ouch) so they took those off. BUT now she cant lick them or they get infected or get them wet. The problem is she is a very active and crazy puppy so she is hard to tame when in pain.We have to put little baggies on her feet which causes her disconfort to get her outside. Plus we gotta keep an eye on her to keep her from biting. (sour spray doesnt work, and cloth get ripped off by her) so the doctor gave us impossible orders.
We have to make sure she doesnt lick it, we have to get baggies on her feet everytime she goes outside and we can displine her like we used to cuz she is fragile condition. PLUS THE WORST PART! we JUST got her potty trained and stop biting now what we do is kinda making her regress to biting more and being more agressive and having trouble holding it in. WHat do we do!

Answer 1

How the heck were you 'disciplining' your puppy that you can't because she's just had surgery? I can't imagine ANY appropriate method that would need to be discontinued because of the procedures, dogs should not be physically hit, etc. So I think you probably need a lesson in proper puppy training. To deal with the biting, yelp when she bites (like a puppy would) to let her know that it hurts, stand up, cross your arms, turn your back, and ignore her until she's calm. It does not take a puppy long to figure out that biting you is no fun for her. As far as the potty training, she's just been spayed- reproductive organs are awfully close to the bladder, and disturbing that area can cause some issues for a little bit while she heals. So be patient, forgiving, and consistent. If she has an accident, clap your hands to interrupt her, and take her outside until she finishes. As far as her wanting to lick her feet, ask the vet for an E-collar (elizabethan collar) that should keep her away from her feet with no baggies. I am assuming from your description that what was removed was the dewclaws (which are above the paw a bit)? If so, for outside trips to keep them clean, ask if you can use some vetwrap (you can get some at most pet stores, or tack stores for horses, or from your vet) and gauze to cover the area (loosely). Will be easier than baggies, and more comfortable, and if your vet is OK with it, you should be able to leave it on as long as it isn't tight.

Answer 2

Paris im suprised the vet didn't ask you to use the cone. there inexpensive 14 bucks. you put that around her head its adjustable while she's healing she won't be able to bit her self or paws makes sure the cone is big enough that it hits the ground before she can reach her paws. the cone is also good for other things down the road too if she ever has surgury. so keep the cone handy. don't throw it out when your finnished

Answer 3

I agree with the first responder, but remember, this is only for a couple of days. Absolutely don't tolerate the biting - a finger flick on the nose should suffice to make her understand that is a big "no-no."



But, the rest is just something you'll have to put up with for a couple of days - then she'll be back to her old self again.

Answer 4

Get the cone thing from your vet or from a pet store. It is shaped like a lampshade and goes around the neck. you can take it off when your watching her though. I have had two dogs and we used that when they got neutered/spayed, surgery, etc. it makes it so they physically cant lick

Answer 5

Talk to your vet. Have him teach you how to put vet wrap (elasticy bandage type stuff) on where he removed the dew claws... pay special attention to signs/symptoms that you have it too tight. Get an elizabethan (bell) collar to put on her so she can't chew and she should be fine.



Don't tolerate biting - there is no need for it. If the pup can't chew off the vet wrap due to the elizabethan collar then you have no excuses for not taking her out immediately.



Your dog is much less fragile than you think.