Me and my wife received a new 2 year old Daschund on Monday. Her name is Ginger and she is very sweet. I have had other dogs growing up, but this is my first Daschund. I don't know exactly what's wrong with her, but she was spaded this past Wednesday and given her vaccinations. Do most female dogs get very quite and wimpering after surgery. It's been 7 days since. She also is having to deal with living at three other homes in the past two years besides ours. Apparently a boy had her then his grandmother had her, but she couldn't take care of her, so a friend of mine took her in, so she wouldn't be brought to the kennel until he could find a good home for her and that's how my wife and I have come to have her. We love her to death, but it hurts us to see her in such a state of depression. Is it her surgery, the changing of environments, or is this how Daschunds are, the only ones I've ever know are very lively. Any help or advice would be very much appreciated. I'm talking her to the vet again this week to get the stiches out, maybe he can help.

My roommate and I just got a 2 yr old daschund as well. When we first brought her home she was a little nervous and unsure of what was going on. She whined and cried but with time and patience it did stop. She took to sleeping in my bed for awhile until she got used to the house. Then we gave her her own blanket and we reassured her ALL the time that we loved her and she was not going anywhere. It has been just under a month now and she has settled right in. As for the surgery, well I think it varies from dog to dog how they cope afterwards... Definitely let the vet know if you are taking her back in. Invest in a bone or something that she can chew on and play with and she should be fine. Good luck and enjoy, I know we sure are!

Thank you for the advice. Knowing that it took a month for you makes me feel a lot better.

Just thought I would let you know that you are in a bit of a better position than we are... We are expecting puppies any day now! She just started showing last week. We tried to find out about pregnancies, but couldn't get anything more than they could go through a "false" pregnancy. We just found out today for sure that we are expecting puppies within less than a week! She came to us pregnant and no one knew! So now we can enjoy our new dog, AND all her pups! I will keep you posted to let you know what happens...

Surgery for a dog in a stable home can be traumatic. For one bounced around several homes, even worse. Usually the females are fine a day or 2 afterwards. I agree with lavaya23 that the problem could be largely psychological. Give her lots of attention, walks, belly and butt rubs, talk to her, etc.

To lavaya23

A little care can make a big difference when a dog whelps. The puppies are delivered an average of 63 days after being bred. I would have her examined by a vet to make sure she is OK and really is pregnant. A month after being bred, the vet will be able to feel the puppies. I am not sure where to send you online for whelping info. Check with your local library for a book.

Thanks for the advice. I'm taking her to the vet today, so I will mention it to him and see what he says.

my italian greyhound is 5 1/2 months old and has just be spaded looking to hear from anyone who can advertise on the aftercare. She is back to her normal self after 2 days which has been good. We have been with her 24x7 to make her happy.

My vet gives a hand out mostly saying keep her quiet and keep the incision dry and the timing for the pain pills supplied. Also to call if there is swelling or redness. I don't know that there is much more to it.

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner. You and your puppy will be better off for it. So will everybody else. Those that don't and either allow accidental breeding or other poorly planned breeding bring misery to themselves and everyone else. My attitude toward backyard breeders has gotten worse since my one post above.

I have three dauchaunds now. I have two girls and a boy who I adopted. Females can go through a depression after being fixed but it will subside. After moving to so many homes they need to build a trust with you, a good idea to make her a little more comfortable and this might sound silly but it works. Go and buy a special blanket because they love to burrow and always cuddle her with it and bring it with you if you talk her places. This will create something that is hers and that is soft and comfortablt and she soon will create a trust with you. She will be happy soon!

How do I tell if my daschund is having her first heat?

My daschund mix, didn't do well for several days after she was fixed. She slept a ton, and when she was awake, whined a bunch. My vet told me her breed is known for being a cry baby.. type... however, I would contact your vet and have an exam done, just to make sure there is no infection, etc. Good luck!

Hey I've just brought a dacshund from shakeapaw and she is beautiful her name is ginger also but I never had a dog like her before I had a yorkie and he died and I brought this one to help the family and I just wanted to know a little more about them because she sooo clam and nice she is a sweety