dogbesotted Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 only bladder stones...phew! My heart dog Morris had surgery for bladder stones ( his were caused by long term prednisolone ) Major surgery for Morris but a very quick recovery. Keeping Ollie in my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 I have been up all night with Ollie, he has been vomiting... Seems like it is just bile and I am assuming that it is from the anesthetic (spelling), as this is what happened when he had anesthetic last time... He is disorientated, seems lost and wants to go out all the time so he can be sick... This lasted until about 4.30 this morning... Poor little fella has to go through it again as his surgery is scheduled for Thursday. Vet said he may keep him overnight and I can pick him up Friday. As he becomes stressed after an anesthetic, I think he would be better off at home, than in the vets surgery all night on his own... Does anyone else have an opinion on this??? Also, I spoke with the vet last night and we talked about the surgery and he said it will be 10 days of rest for Ollie and no exercise... How do you keep a staffy still? Perhaps I should invest in a crate for the time he needs to be still and resting... Thanks in advance (again) Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 When my bitch was speyed recently she took the anaesthetic really hard too. When I picked her up she could barely walk and she was groggy for days afterwards. I too was worried about how to keep her quiet for ten days but she actually did a pretty good job of regulating this herself. I kept her closed in my room when I went to work and she spent all day lying on her back on my bed Just try to keep him from tearing around and keep him on lead if you have to. Just like any animal anaesthetic takes a huge toll on the body and it can take up to a year for the body to get back to normal in some cases. You might like to consider giving vitamin and mineral supplements for a while or upping your current levels to compensate. Glad he's gonna be ok Don't worry about the hair too much it's only been a month or so since my girls op but hers has nearly all grown back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Perhaps I should invest in a crate for the time he needs to be still and resting... A crate is always a good investment. An ARFer has mine at the moment, but I'll be getting it back shortly. I've offered it to a colleague who recently took Mufasa from ACD Rescue home. But he doesn't need it straight away -- you're welcome to it if you need it. It's large and collapsible. Or if you wanted to buy one anyway, I got mine from The Warehouse here in Qbn. I've seen them there and in Phillip from time to time. Mine was about $90 six months ago. Sorry to hear Ollie has been vomiting Poor fella has been through the wars. Do you know anything about his parentage, specifically whether either dog had a history of stones? If it were me, I'd be asking to bring him home after the surgery rather than leaving him overnight alone ... but ultimately, go with whatever Hamish recommends. I haven't been to him myself, but he has a fantastic reputation as a legendary vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvinshep Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hi Jodie....my GSD she has gone blind & the eye specialist said her eyes are in perfect condition...he thinks it could be a bleed in the brain or a tumour... I know how you are feeling....I will not know until I go to a neurologist which could be a couple of weeks....so I am saying to you don't think the worst try to look on the bright side (which I know is hard) but I know everything will work out just fine will say a big prayer tonight for Ollie & you..our dogs have more get up & go than we think Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvinshep Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 well Jodie I just got the good news...don't worry about the hair it is likes ours that is the least of your worries....my girl also has hair missing from two legs she had a drip & morphine last week...."stones" sound great after what you must have been thinking..great news. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 (edited) Ginger is a good remedy for nausia. Luvinshep I recently heard that there is evidence to suggest tumeric slows tumor growth in humans and dogs. I haven't read the info personally but it might be something you want to look into. I can give you the number of the person if you like. Edited June 11, 2005 by haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Thanks for the offer of the cage Mooper but I think I will invest in one and when I do not need it, rescue can have it to use... I purchased Ollie from a farmer out at Bywong 8 years ago. Both his parents were there and so was the father of one of his parents (cannot remember which one). They were all staffys and apparently the mother had papers, although I never actually saw these (so I cannot say for sure)... It was an accidental mating as the owner was going to get her desexed and did not in time, so he tied up the male hoping he would not mate with her. Well he obviously did as Ollie looks just like his father (dark brindle) and his mum was a very light brindle and the old dog was a red (he was a good loooking dog)... So no medical history available, unfortunately... I am not worried about the hair growing back, it will when it does... He is feeling much better today, even wagging his tail... Not looking forward to Thursday, he is scheduled to have his surgery then, which means he will be ill again when I bring him home... He seems to get worse with every anaesthetic that he has. The nausea lasts longer and he vomits more. I might ask the vet for some anti nausea tablets (just for the first day). I would just like to thank all of you for all the support and advice, it is not over for us yet so I will probably be asking your advice again. Thanks Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Perhaps ask your Vet if they use Morphine as a pain killer or in their premed???? It makes dogs feel sick + vomit. Good luck for the surgery day.... Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-dog Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Be sure to tell your vet this on Thursday. He seems to get worse with every anaesthetic that he has. The nausea lasts longer and he vomits more. Maybe they could anaesthetise for effect instead of by weight. All paws crossed - for you and Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sMum Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Good news that you know what Ollie's problem is and that it is fixable. I hope he copes OK with the anaesthetic. Our vet uses one that is more expensive but has less side effects.........perhaps you could ask your vet about which one they use. If he could have surgery early in the morning, spend the day under observation then come home in the evening he would probably be better off. Keeping up his fluid intake afterwards could help with the nausea. Spooning rehydration fluid into him perhaps or maybe they can put him on a drip to help, although with bladder surgery that may be in question. Perhaps you could ask the vet all these questions. I'm always 'crook as a dog' after an aneasthetic so I can feel for Ollie........poor boy! for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 How's Ollie doing now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 He is pretty good today... He seems a lot happier, tail wagging a lot more and much more active... He seems worse (more blood in the urine) if he has run around a bit and the vet said that running and jumping may make the stone move, which will irritate the problem... Ever tried to stop a staffy running around??? Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 (edited) Thanks for the offer of the cage Mooper but I think I will invest in one and when I do not need it, rescue can have it to use... Well, if you change your mind Jodie, or need a crate short-term before you have time to get your own, I'm getting mine back today. You're welcome to it. PM me if you need it and I can swing by wherever you are. Queanbeyan isn't that big so it's no hassle ETA: I now have Jack's crate and you're welcome to it to keep Ollie quiet after tomorrow's surgery if needed. Good luck, Ollie!!! Edited June 15, 2005 by Mooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflybob Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Good luck for tomorrow Ollie and wishing you a speedy recovery. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-dog Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Jodie & Ollie All Toes Paws and tails crossed for you. Cant wait for this.... :fetch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 Thanks guys for the support... Will be sure to let you all know how he goes tomorrow... He has to be at the vets before 9am tomorrow and depending on how it all goes, he may have to stay the night... Thanks Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sMum Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Thinking of you and Ollie today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted June 16, 2005 Author Share Posted June 16, 2005 Update on my sweetie... Vet just called and Ollie has had his surgery and he is sitting up (crying)... We discused Ollie getting sick from the anaesthetic and he used another one... When he opened him up to remove the bladder stone, half of it broke up and he had to flush his bladder to make sure he got it all - so that is good news... He also found a lump of tissue that looked out of place and so he has removed it and is sending it to pathology with the stone so we can find out what type it is... Hopefully it will be something that we can fix with his diet... I cannot go and see him as the vet thinks it will only upset him to have me come and go. But I can call anytime to check and I should be able to collect him tomorrow morning... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Have a good night's sleep, Ollie! Bet you can't wait to see his waggy bum in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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