peigirl Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sofia was desexed around lunch time today (so roughly 10 hours ago). She has been resting in her crate with the exception of a couple of toilet/meal breaks. I've noticed after she wees there is a very diluted drop of blood on her vulva. I rang the vet soon after we got home who told me this was normal and it should cease by the morning. It does not appear to have ceased so far. Should I be concerned? She is fine within herself and making a steady recovery from the the anesthetic, though still a little wonky on her feet and has eaten a small meal. Her stitches are causing her no apparent concern/discomfort and she is resting quietly, wags her tail when I approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 You're a good Mum Peigirl! I've never had a girl desexed before so I can't help with experience (my turn is coming up) but if it were me and the vet said it's normal and it should be gone by morning.......I'd just be patient and not worry unnecessarily until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks AF. I've never had a girl desexed either but I did some searching and couldn't find anything. I just don't do 'patient' very well when it comes to my dogs, especially the baby after such big surgery I'm a bit of a worry wart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks AF. I've never had a girl desexed either but I did some searching and couldn't find anything. I just don't do 'patient' very well when it comes to my dogs, especially the baby after such big surgery I'm a bit of a worry wart. You know you can always call the Balcatta Vet Hospital or Murdoch and ask them if you are really worried. I have done this previously when Dougal had his first cruciate op and the pain relief was nowhere near enough for him. Balcatta were busy with an emergency at the time so I hung up on them and called Murdoch - and their advice was invaluable at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I rang the vet soon after we got home who told me this was normal and it should cease by the morning. It does not appear to have ceased so far. Should I be concerned? Is it morning yet? There will be some bleeding from where the uterus has been removed and that will leak from her vagina. You can't put a wound dressing on a wound like that because it's internal. If it increases over night, or doesn't stop by morning as your vet recommends then give them a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Ok, point taken its not morning Just a worried mum. Thanks for the reassurance guys (and the explanation PB). She is perkier by the hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Understandably a worried mum but dont be if its only a slight bleed imo perfectly normal ,just keep your eye on her ,but by the time you read this ,she should be back to normal !!just keep her as quite as possible for a few days ,for the wound to heal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks CL What do you know, its morning and the bleeding has stopped. Wish me luck keeping her quiet for the next week or so. Try telling this little girl she had major surgery yesterday! Just snapped this pic of her destroying a paper towel roll while cuddling her brothers bear that she pinched off him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 One relieved Mum this morning ? She looks a wee honey and quite content with her toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Glad to hear that she's back to her normal naughty self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 What a cute photo. I'm glad too that she is herself this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 :rolleyes: What a *wrinkly *darlin ,thanx for sharing pic ,pleased to hear she is back to normal ,I know how hard it is to keep them Quite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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