Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  3. Post sterlization & hernia operation

Post sterlization & hernia operation

Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  • U

    Zsa Zsa came back home today after her operation and the vet told me to watch her incisions and to wipe it down with water should it get aggravated. She is my 1st female and wanted to know if this is normal and what else can I use to keep the area clean & disinfected (polysporene) and aside from not letting her play with her 2 big brothers or go down stairs for 2 weeks (this is going to be interesting) what else do I need to worry about.
    Tks,

    Ula & the gang…"The more I see of men the more I like my dogs."

    0
  • tanzaT

    I have never had to put anything on a spay incision… just keep her from licking it.... and I never restricted play per say.... all of my bitches would indicate when they felt good enough to play...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

    0
  • U

    Thank you for the information.

    Ula & the gang…"The more I see of men the more I like my dogs."

    0

Suggested Topics

  • A

    Fecal Incontinence Post-Surgery

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    11
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    1k Views
    senjisillyS
    A quick Google search suggested that diarrhea isn't unexpected with either of these drugs. Could the leakage be a result of the combination of the drugs? Rimadyl ... potential side effects, which can range from mild to serious.... Diarrhea The most common side effect of Flagyl (aka metronidazole) is diarrhea... I don't know how long the drugs will stay in his system, but I'm leaning towards the idea that he would return to normal once the drugs dissipate. I am also (curious) why your DVM didn't think about the side effects of the medication(s) as possible contributing factors and jumped straight into another procedure. (Doggie diapers are always an option until the issue is resolved.) I agree with elbrant the side effects from the drugs are likely causing the fecal leaking. As the human, I had to be on a long course of Flagyl having contracted Amoebic Dysentery in Nepal. Believe me, I was never far from a bathroom while taking this drug.
  • J

    Umbilical hernia

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    7k Views
    LmarisL
    @nomrbddgs: Since it appeared later on, and is hard, and red, I would suggest getting it fixed. Most of the umbilical hernias I have come across are pink and soft-no matter the size. I find it highly unusual, and I don't mean to scare you, that it is hard and red. I would get it fixed asap. Just my opinion. I agree that the presentation is more likely indicative of strangulation, and the appearance beyond infancy is additional evidence of a problem. I too would get it fixed asap and forget about acking on another procedure to save costs. A dog with strangulated bowel doesn't need additional stress.
  • L

    Long time no post

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    5
    0 Votes
    5 Posts
    3k Views
    L
    Read all the quotes and statements on Fanconi and work out how contradictory it is for yourself. I don't think many UK Basenji owners do a Fanconi 'strip monthly' and certainly some breeders do advocate no test. Are such breeders irresponsible not necessarily. A 'probable' diagnosis on any medical condition is hardly a scientic diagnosis to say the least but testing is better than not and is certainly better than doing nothing.
  • AJs HumanA

    AJ Scared the $%&# Out of Me!

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    13
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    4k Views
    AJs HumanA
    Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and good "vibes." AJ is doing grat now. Stools are normal and his activity level is back. You're right…he is a special boy. He did drink lots of water after this little episode, but that's tapering off too. Thanks again, y'all. :)
  • Kris_ChristineK

    All About Vaccine Issues & Vaccinations–Dodds & Schultz 2/10

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    2
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    1k Views
    Kris_ChristineK
    The following link will take you to an informative vaccine article covering the 2010 Safer Pet Vaccination Seminar with Drs. Jean Dodds and Ronald Schultz entitled Shot in the Dark: What to Know about Pet Vaccination Programs by Kim Campbell Thornton http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2010/04/01/shot-in-the-dark-what-to-know-about-pet-vaccination-programs/ .
  • Kris_ChristineK

    Vaccines & Pregnant Dogs

    Basenji Health Issues & Questions
    1
    0 Votes
    1 Posts
    1k Views
    No one has replied