My dog had surgery for Femoral Head Necrosis today, they said he did really well. He is on an IV and pain med and doesn't want to eat, is that OK? I'm just so afraid for him. Will it take a long time to recover after this surgery and do you think he should stay crated? Should I make him boiled chicken tomorrow instead of giving him dog food to get him to eat. Please help me I'm just so scared for him. This is the first time we have been away from each other since I purchased him :-(

My dog had surgery for Femoral Head Necrosis today, they said he did really well. He is on an IV and pain med and doesn't want to eat, is that OK? I'm just so afraid for him. Will it take a long time to recover after this surgery and do you think he should stay crated? Should I make him boiled chicken tomorrow instead of giving him dog food to get him to eat. Please help me I'm just so scared for him. This is the first time we have been away from each other since I purchased him :-(

Sometimes they won't eat for a day after surgery, as long as he is getting fluids he should be fine.

Boiled chicken would be the best thing, it's nice and bland and gentle on his stomach.
Just offer a small amount at first as eating a big meal in one hit ill only make him sick.

I'm a little confused, is he at home with you now or still at the vets?
You say he is on an IV but you want to prepare some chicken for him?

The IV will keep him hydrated. He due fr a treat so boiled chicken or warm chicken broth is fine. Water should still be nearby. You can always try to feed him by hand.

Crating should keep him calm. He can't really move around much with an IV anyway.

Just like any human having surgery, it's important to at least get the dog walking even if its just a walk around the room

I apologize, no he is still at the vet I just called them and they said they tried to hand feed him a little wet food but he didn't seem interested. I want to bring him home tomorrow depending on what the vet says so I thought maybe a little treat of boiled chicken would intise him. I never had to go through this with any pet I have and the separation anxioty is killing me. Thanks so much again I felt so alone until you responded :-)

I wish him a speedy recovery and I hope he has some of the chicken.

He is probably missing you just as much as you are missing him which could be contributing to why he is not eating at the vets.

What breed is he and do you have any photos you could share? :)

Sometimes dogs won't eat under stress of a new environment.

Not only is he in a different place, but he's also wondering why something hurts. Strangers trying to feed him food... Some dogs just don't eat!

I know my dog won't pee until she is in the safety of her own backyard! She use to be my show dog.. We'd be gone all weekend, and she'd never potty.

Dogs are strange. They do strange things in different environments. Thankfully, your pooch is under the supervision of a vet staff, so if anything were to go wrong, they'd be able to help him out immediately. I'm sure they're not too concerned that he's not eating, unless of coarse they have discussed this with you already with concern.

But I wouldn't be too worried. I wouldn't get to upset if he doesn't eat for the first day of him coming home either. He'll eat when he's hungry. Dogs can go a couple days without food and not be sick

I wish him a good recovery!

I wish him a speedy recovery and I hope he has some of the chicken.

He is probably missing you just as much as you are missing him which could be contributing to why he is not eating at the vets.

What breed is he and do you have any photos you could share? :)

OMG I was just thinking the samething but my husband said I'm nuts thanks, now I'm really not going to be able to sleep LOLL I'm still trying to figure out how it show me on line not off line. I would love to attach some pictures but I'm a little slow at this...

OMG I was just thinking the samething but my husband said I'm nuts thanks, now im really not going to be able to sleep LOLL im still trying to figure out how it show me on line not off line. I would love to attach some pictures but im a little slow at this...

His name is Oaklie he is a chocolate pug. Think I'm almost have it hopefully my next message his picture will come through :confused:

How long have you had him?

Not to scare you, but the vet may not want to release him until he is eating and drinking. However, if you two have been inseparable for a long time, the vet may decide to let him go home where he would be more comfortable. Also, pain and pain medication may cause him to be a bit off his feed so don't panic if he doesn't eat the way you are used to him eating.

Because you are worried and are going to be excited to see him (and possibly bring him home), before you go to the vet's write down a list of questions you want to make certain you have the answers to such as crating and how much he should be allowed to move around. Write down the answers. More than likely the vet will give you a list of do's and don'ts. Read them before you leave, ask questions about anything you aren't certain about even if it seems minor.

Speedy recovery to him.

Your proabably past the 24 hr mark as a member.

If you go to Go Advanced/Manage Attachments it should be easy to figure out how to upload pics that meet the creiteria of size.

The free program IrfanView - Official Homepage - one of the most popular viewers worldwide (http://www.irfanview.com) will resize photos. If you go to Image/Resize-Resample and type 640 for the largest pixel dimension all should work out. Save with a new name like photo01 640x480.jpg and upload and share.

His name is Oaklie he is a chocolate pug. Think im almost have it hopefully my next message his picture will come through :confused:

He is adorable. :)

That is his picture at the bottom of your post, isn't it?

Had to spread the rep Cat but great idea about writing down a list of questions.

He is gorgeous mo, I love pugs, they are such clowns :D

.. I don't mean to sound dumb... but what is Femoral Head Necrosis??

.. I dont mean to sound dumb... but what is Femoral Head Necrosis????

I had to look it up.

Necrosis of the Femoral Head - - mymerhaba.com (http://www.mymerhaba.com/Necrosis-of-the-Femoral-Head-in-Turkey-3501.html)

The medical meaning is Necrosis or death of the femoral head means that the ball part of the joint is no longer properly functioning. This is due to loss of the blood supply to the femoral head. This may result from a growth abnormality or trauma. I say the ball and socked the leg connects to decays and decays and the leg is free standing without fitting in the socket any longer and they have to shave the socket away so bone is not rubbing on bone.

Sorry still trying to get the hang of this it takes me a little longer to respond. My vet doesn't have a 24 hour service so I paid one of the tech's to sit with him all night at the vet to make sure he does OK during the night 175.00 for her time. She is so great for doing this for me :)

The little black pug? If I sent his picture right yes that Oaklie

Thank you so much, he is my life. The problem is, I purchased him in North Carolina and she mated the previous litter with the mother of that litter and made Oaklie which I didn't find out till after I purchased him and he started getting all these strange conditions

I'm just sick over this. This poor little thing has been through so much. He had surgery 3 weeks ago cause he had one testicle in and one out. He got and ulser in one of his eyes then in the other and now this. I just love him so much and would give anything for him. I have 3 other pugs to but they are little old men. No issues with them.

Poor baby :( Talk about a rough start in life!

The Tech who I paid to sit with him at the Vet just text me and said he is going good. He was a little sad trying to get comfortable but now he is sleeping comfortably again :-(

What time is it where you are?

Poor little guy, sounds like you love him very much though and he is getting the best possible care.
Getting the tech to stay with him was such a lovely idea.

It's nearly 4 in the afternoon here... hence why I am late answering a lot of questions usually :rolleyes:

It would be 12:30am out here in the C.O.:p

I'm 2 hours ahead of you and I can not go to sleep without my Oaklie next to me. Husband went to bed, he gave up on me :p to bad. I have Oaklie on the brain. I will keep all of you posted when and hopefully he comes home tomorrow and doesn't have to stay another night. You guys are awesome, so glad I went on this site. Thanks again for all the support. :)

I can't sleep either! I ate to late and now I'm wide awake... I could probably go to bed, but my mind would be racing... :(

Poor little guy, sounds like you love him very much though and he is getting the best possible care.
Getting the tech to stay with him was such a lovely idea.

It's nearly 4 in the afternoon here... hence why I am late answering a lot of questions usually :rolleyes:

I would do anything for my little angel Oaklie. The tech keeps texting me with little updates if he's restless, or sad or sleeping or awake. She is wonderful it cost me a few hundred xtra but so worth the money to make sure he is safe. Its about 3:20am here on the east coast and I can't stop thinking about him so sleep for me is not even an option :(

Oh he is adorable!

My dogs never ate after surgery, even just simple surgery like spays and neuters. My one boy had ligaments repaired and he had to stay at the vets for almost a week. I had to go in everyday and hand feed him, because he would not eat for the vets.

They said I can come pick him up tonight at 6pm OMG I can't wait. They said he was out of his cage twice and was walking with a limp but walking. As of 9am he still hadn't eaten so I boiled some chicken for him when he comes home tonight and we will lay together and hang out all night. I will keep you guys posted again, thank you so much for all the support last night and today. It means soooo much to me. :D

Aww that's great news! Glad we could be here to (hopefully) make you feel better.

I'll bet he can't wait to be back home!

You! :d

Aww that's great news! Glad we could be here to (hopefully) make you feel better.

I'll bet he can't wait to be back home!

OMG I cannot wait, I'm sitting here counting the hours, 4 hours and 13 minutes and counting :)

They said I can come pick him up tonight at 6pm OMG I can't wait. They said he was out of his cage twice and was walking with a limp but walking. As of 9am he still hadn't eaten so I boiled some chicken for him when he comes home tonight and we will lay together and hang out all night. I will keep you guys posted again, thank you so much for all the support last night and today. It means soooo much to me. :D

This is great news.

Welcome to AMHD, mo. :)

Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me last night and today with all your support. Oaklie is home still with the IV shunt in his arm. He has 10 stitches and I will quote the doctor, "it's the best procedure I have ever done, it's text book" :) When I got him in the door I heated up some boiled chicken I made for him I took little pieces and by the time he was done, he ate an entire breast and now he is sleeping comfortably. I have to take him back tomorrow to get the shunt out because they have to give him more meds into his blood stream which will work faster then pills and also to learn the physical theropy I will have to give him for the next 3 months, range of motion on his leg as well as icing it and he will be good to go. He will be on anti inflamatory meds for about 6 month and antibiotic for a week. I'm a pro now. You guys are all awesome. :D

Good luck! :)