Re: spayed

In Reply to: spayed
Posted by:  liz reyes
Posted on:  October 30, 2001 at 21:52:00

: Hi,
: Our 2yr old JRT was spayed yesterday. The vet kept her overnight beause she was slow to recover from the anesthesia, she was vomiting and somewhat lathargic.The vet advised us that this is not common but that she would be ok. She is very sluggish today but is eating normal.
: Not to ask a medical question but in general and from your experience with JRTS do these dogs react this way after being spayed or neutered? We"ve never heard of any cases and regret having her spayed. We weren't breeding her anyway so now it feels that this was a bad decision.
: Your input or suggestions will be very comforting.
: Thank you,
: Liz and Manny

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Dear Liz and Manny,

One of our girls had a difficult time coming out of anesthesia after she was spayed; she too was lethargic and vomitted and spent that night and most of the next day at the vet. Within 48 hours of her surgery, Jade was acting completely normal (!) and we spent the next 10 days trying to keep her from jumping and running around like a maniac so she could heal properly.

Your vet is correct -- this is not a common problem. Jade's litter sister, Jasmine, had no problems at all with the anesthesia. I understand why you feel badly about your decision to have this elective surgery; I'd rather Jade wasn't ill after the surgery either. Except for blood tests to determine adequate body functions, there really is no way to tell how a dog is going to react to the anesthesia.

Keep an eye on your terrier; monitor her food intake and her elimination. And don't hesitate to call your vet if you feel that something isn't "right" with your girl -- the lethargy continues, she stops eating, she has problems when she pees/poops, etc.

Please let us know how she is doing...

Best,
Leslie