Guinnessman Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 At long last we have figured out Lucy's seasons. She is just at the end of one now. I know it is best to leave it as long as possible afterwards before having her 'done', but............. What can I expect in terms of recovery time? Obviously short walks to start with and build back up. Typically we walk 4 miles in the evenings. We are at Husky Camp in May and I don't want her to miss out on off lead day etc. I was thinking just before Easter so we can be home with her all day for as long as possible afterwards and that gives a full month before Camp. Also any suggestions on alternatives to the 'cone of shame'? Not sure how that would work for her when crated. She is not normally crated at night, only when we are out, but I'm assuming I will need to crate her at night for a while (how long?) afterwards to stop Logan's attentions. Also I know there are different types of neutering for bitches, but not really any idea myself, any opinions? Logan has his annual checkup tomorrow night, so will be discussing with our Vet then. Really lucky with them, been going there for 45 years so have a great relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Bindi was back to normal in 4 days we had to stop her from doing her normal monkey business...normal walks resumed after 2,5 weeks she drove us nuts LOLOL and once her stitches were out there was no stopping here...: because cone of shame normally does not work when you have 2 dogs do you want to borrow our medipet tshirt??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I was thinking about a medipet shirt. Lucy is tiny, half Bindi's size, so probably yours would be a bit big. As much as I would love the trip to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 could always post them and if the fit they fit and you use them and either post them back of we collect them at camp...the ones we have is size large... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Bear's stitches were in for about a month, her recovery time was much longer than anticipated. That's mainly because she had a mishap and tore a couple of her external stitches. Normally it would have been only two weeks of stitches in and no walks. Then slowly easing back into the walking scene. She had cabin fever by the end of that little stint indoors, lol. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, robke said: could always post them and if the fit they fit and you use them and either post them back of we collect them at camp...the ones we have is size large... Cheers mate. Nothing to lose. Sort you out for postage at camp? May be in liquid form, square bottle, black label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Guinnessman said: Cheers mate. Nothing to lose. Sort you out for postage at camp? May be in liquid form, square bottle, black label. will sort that out at camp ok...just send me your address lol cause Phil with 2 huskies in Milton Keynes might not work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 There's inflatable cones you can get too, they look like neck cushion [emoji4]We had the same cone nightmare with Astro, he wouldn't fit in his crate with it on, and he had managed to get out of the cone a few times! Ended up putting tape around it and all sorts!Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Rachael_Astro said: There's inflatable cones you can get too, they look like neck cushion We had the same cone nightmare with Astro, he wouldn't fit in his crate with it on, and he had managed to get out of the cone a few times! Ended up putting tape around it and all sorts! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app but with 2 dogs not a lot of good... medi petshirt even prevents the other dog from licking etc etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 but with 2 dogs not a lot of good...[emoji3] medi petshirt even prevents the other dog from licking etc etc.. Ahh yeah didn't think of that! Maybe not good if Logan thinks the cone is a tasty snack! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Not sure if skyla is an exception to the rule but she was feeling fine by the day after , day she got home she spent all day in the garden I guess the coolness on her belly made her feel better , I took her out on her own for 5 mins n slowly built it back up over the week , she never needed a cone either , if she went to go at her stitches I just told her to leave them n she did With blaze he was coned at night but not when we were home or on walks/in the garden as he wouldn't pee with it onI didn't crate any of them after the opSent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks you lot, feeling more positive about it all now.Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz51 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have read that clipping of ovarian tubes is by far the better option and sterilises..as is a vasectomy op in males. This retains hormones but no risk of development glitches even if done early... just stops the seasons. Your vet should know the answers and not push for the traditional spay or muffin ball removal.... and, its quicker so less surgery/anaesthetic time.Sent from my SM-G900F using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 but the risk of cancer stays...I had this option with Bindi as well and am glad we wen for the full removal cause of early signs of ovarian cancer which they only found out because of the full op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz51 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I agree Rob. However if early sterilisation doesn't stop or harm development growth to long bones and epiphysis this is a great health factor until full neuter can be done esp regarding males/females in ovarian/prostate cancer. However it isn't ALWAYS the outcome in ALL breeds. I would certainly choose this option next time altho both mine were aged two when done. Dr Becker put forward a very powerful case on leaving full neuter until at least age two, and her angst over her earlier hard push neutering programmes was heartfelt when she later realised / discovered the serious health issues post op in very young dogs, esp large breeds.Sent from my SM-G900F using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 This post has been useful to me - Marley is now 14 months old and I have been wondering when I should get him neutered - was thinking about 18 months old - but will leave it now until he is two. Hubby is starting to get the odd growl / snarl when he tries to move him when cleaning the floors - although I have never had any sort of defiance from him at all - he is still a puppy with me but is acting like a young hooligan to hubby on occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz51 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Look at www.successdogs.com the growling needs attention now. Start with basics on this site - you can't run before you can walk. Throwing a towel over the food may distract him enough to LOOK (focus) at you. Reward immediately with 'Yes good boy watch me!' And put two fingers up to your eyes.You can repeat as often as possible and use this to say - later - '(their name....' & 'leave it...' quietly repeating until they step back... reward with a treat and move the bowl with a foot or stick and let them resume. Repeat this a couple times every day. And you must reward 'Good dog leave it!'. Eventually they will know you're not a threat however you are in charge & you can move the food bowl by hand. Reassure with a pat. I also stroke & pat as so on as they go to eat after they have 'wait' -ed before being told 'ok' to come forward to eat. Repetition renews the trust and practice.Sent from my SM-G900F using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 As Lucy is 3.5, not worried about effects on development. Our vet knows the breed well. Although Lucy's history is a bit sketchy, first thing he commented on was that she had at least a couple of litters despite her young age, which may influence the choice. With Logan having another biopsy tonight the thought of Cancer may also have an impact. Just another movable lump, but has hung around longer than others.Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Maz51 said: Look at www.successdogs.com the growling needs attention now. Start with basics on this site - you can't run before you can walk. Throwing a towel over the food may distract him enough to LOOK (focus) at you. Reward immediately with 'Yes good boy watch me!' And put two fingers up to your eyes. You can repeat as often as possible and use this to say - later - '(their name....' & 'leave it...' quietly repeating until they step back... reward with a treat and move the bowl with a foot or stick and let them resume. Repeat this a couple times every day. And you must reward 'Good dog leave it!'. Eventually they will know you're not a threat however you are in charge & you can move the food bowl by hand. Reassure with a pat. I also stroke & pat as so on as they go to eat after they have 'wait' -ed before being told 'ok' to come forward to eat. Repetition renews the trust and practice. Sent from my SM-G900F using Husky Owners mobile app I think you may have misunderstood - nothing to do with food aggression at all - there is none. I can take food away from him no problem. It is only if hubby is cleaning the floors and he has to move Marley from where he is laying down in order to carry on cleaning. Marley gets grumpy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinnessman Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Logan was as good as gold having his boosters, back in three weeks for the biopsy. Vet not worried at all as movable lump, but just because of where it is, better to be 100% sure as not much spare flesh. Low down on inner thigh. Back on topic, had a good chat about Lucy and we both agreed full op be best for her. Age, weight, history and life style all discussed. Vet fully aware of pros and cons of each and breed specific concerns.I was already thinking this, but now feel reassured. 45 years of going there and this only my second vet.Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 This post has been useful to me - Marley is now 14 months old and I have been wondering when I should get him neutered - was thinking about 18 months old - but will leave it now until he is two. Hubby is starting to get the odd growl / snarl when he tries to move him when cleaning the floors - although I have never had any sort of defiance from him at all - he is still a puppy with me but is acting like a young hooligan to hubby on occasions. Blaze was the same , so grumpy lol ,We got him neutered at around 16-18 months old (I can't quite remember the exact age) and he's like a completely different dog now , So calm and cuddly Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz51 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Neutering 3-5 weeks post season. No travelling for at least two weeks if a husky is being rehomed eg from rescue/foster. Allow 5 weeks before serious run and romps to protect her wound. No steroids (injections or tabs) for other issues but cream is ok - as steroids delay healing incisions! xxxSent from my SM-G900F using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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