[ericstewart]

Hi, We just got our pound doggie back from the vet after he was fixed. From the moment we brought him home he has been gaging almost non stop. What in the world could we give him and what could be causing this,he has had all of his updated shots. They estimated him to be less than 2 years old.

Here's another problem we have a full grown shepard that has now become very nerotic because of this dog above and now she has had constant diareaha (sp) we tried over the counter people medication but it doesn't work. Now its labor day and nothing is open around these parts.

[anmllover]

Usually when an animal gets spayed or neutered, a endotrachial tube is placed in the trachea which allows anesthesia and oxygen to enter. A lot of times it can slightly irritate the trach passage, which is normal from what I've seen. If it persists more than a few days you may want to give your Vet a call.
As far as your poopy dog goes, have you tried small doses of Imodium yet? And try some bland food like rice and chicken broth for a day or two and see if that doesn't harden them up!

[ann Myers]

My mini-wennie gave birth this morning to 2 breach puppies. They both died. It was her first litter and she just barley a year. I want to know if there is anyway to relieve the pressure on her from her milk sacks and her looking for her 2 babies? Thanks. Anne Colvin

[doggie_poopie]

I agree with anmllover regarding the ET tube placement. Check with your vet to see if they used one with your dog. (Some don't on males) Another possibility is he had a lowered iimmunity due to stress and the Sx and it caused him a cold.
Many Shepherds can have GI issues. First, a good quality diet is important, regular dewormings, and digestive flora are superb. A new one your vet may already have is by Purina (Althought I DO NOT recommend their foods) called FortiFlora. I am sure your new dog is causing stress. Help your GS by building confidenceand reestablish leadership/pack rank in your home. Try www.ddfl.org for behavioral assistance.
Hope this helps, D

[labman]

The original post is over a month old. Not much to be done now.