IceAngel
Training dogs to be okay in a crate when you go out or to bed are essential, i was wondering though, do they make crates for a fully grown Great Dane?
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They sure do make crates for adult size Danes.
They sure do make crates for adult size Danes.
Post neuter recovery of a Great Dane?
jane
Hello All,
We had a surgery this past Friday and while we were told that some swelling is expected, I didn't anticipate seeing so much...
the scrotum area seems to be fairly swollen with a base of the penis looking like a bloody bruise (i do have some pictures but not sure I should upload all of these here...) the Doctor recommended we give him 2-25 mg pills of Acepromazine, which, after having read the side-effects we felt was ok...
little did we know....Thor was restless, his eyes were red and it looked like he had bags under the eyes, he couldn't find a place to sit/lay, or stay in for more than a minute...he was confused (this was a second dosage of the 2-25 mg Acepromazine about 6.5-7 hours after the first dose) We decided against any more pills, he was ok without Rimadyl either...) i am waiting to hear back from the doctor; in the meantime, however, is there anything I can do to stop the swelling or to bring it down? Our pup is almost 14 months old, he does want to move all the time so we are definitely trying to limit his walking around...He was not licking the area, there is no loss of appetite and he is drinking...he just wants to play all the time...which tells me that he is most likely not in pain but I worry that the sack may rupture...Is there a way to distinguish between the fluid filled scrotum vs. hematoma? I sent the pictures to the vet and am awaiting their response, should I ask that they drain the scrotum?
The incision area does not seep or leak, there is absolutely no discharge or foul smell...he is back on Rimadyl and is currently resting. Thank you for all responses!
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Your dog is large, and is most likely being too active after surgery.
Using a crate or keeping him on a leash would help. We apply ice immediately after surgery, but I doubt he'll let you do that. Another way besides ice would be something that has been in the fridge but not the freezer. We use the freezer gel packs that come with our vaccines --- we leave them in the refrigerator
Rimadyl is an anti-inflammatory drug, so I would not have stopped that. It does relieve pain, but by reducing the inflammation. Your dog's scrotum is definitely inflamed.
I would not ask your vet to do anything, but instead you should ask him what he thinks needs to be done. You would not necessarily drain, especially if it isn't the right thing for your dog at this time.
Until you hear back from your vet (he probably needs to see your dog, although photos are good) keep your dog calm, at least.
Ace is a difficult drug. Dogs that have taken Ace do look just so hang-doggie. Their eyes droop and seem red. They just act scary. But Ace does keep them from moving around too much, which was the point.
The dosage on Ace is tricky. It takes a little experimentation, and it may be that the dose for your particular dog was a little more than he needed. You might try at the next due dose to give half to 3/4 the prescribed dose. It is an extremely safe drug, even though it doesn't seem that way when you see your pet almost comatose!
Trust your vet. Neutering such a big boy does come with extra risks, but you still have done the right thing, as dogs that are neutered have been proven to live longer lives.
Your dog is large, and is most likely being too active after surgery.
Using a crate or keeping him on a leash would help. We apply ice immediately after surgery, but I doubt he'll let you do that. Another way besides ice would be something that has been in the fridge but not the freezer. We use the freezer gel packs that come with our vaccines --- we leave them in the refrigerator
Rimadyl is an anti-inflammatory drug, so I would not have stopped that. It does relieve pain, but by reducing the inflammation. Your dog's scrotum is definitely inflamed.
I would not ask your vet to do anything, but instead you should ask him what he thinks needs to be done. You would not necessarily drain, especially if it isn't the right thing for your dog at this time.
Until you hear back from your vet (he probably needs to see your dog, although photos are good) keep your dog calm, at least.
Ace is a difficult drug. Dogs that have taken Ace do look just so hang-doggie. Their eyes droop and seem red. They just act scary. But Ace does keep them from moving around too much, which was the point.
The dosage on Ace is tricky. It takes a little experimentation, and it may be that the dose for your particular dog was a little more than he needed. You might try at the next due dose to give half to 3/4 the prescribed dose. It is an extremely safe drug, even though it doesn't seem that way when you see your pet almost comatose!
Trust your vet. Neutering such a big boy does come with extra risks, but you still have done the right thing, as dogs that are neutered have been proven to live longer lives.
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