Bens a working cocker, isn't he? I'm sure Jane will corrct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that working cockers are effected by Rage Syndome; so imo, it was unecessary for your vet to mention it really <_<
I hope Ben recovers from his op; and is bouncing again soon :)
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that was my understanding too re cocker rage...
i can understand why you're missing your gorgeous boy :wub: i think that castration may be a good starting point for him, and also think he's very active and and needs lots of stimulation and exercise. jarvis responds well to training, especially retrieving balls etc (his tail goes non stop when he know's he's doing well) and working cockers do like being busy.
ben is a good boy, i think you'll get there with him (he's was the most dominant and outgoing in his litter and these pups often turn out to be the hardest work...)
and he's hormonal and a teenager, and it is a stage...which may seem endless at the moment!
(he also has his mum and fave girl becky who obviously love him to bits, so he's a lucky boy)
give him a gentle squidge from me, and a manly cocker snog from jarv. Jarv looks forward to really having a good play with ben in april (without the distraction of pesky girl smells.... :rolleyes:)
looking forward to hearing how he got on today
hx
Sounds like another vet mentioning Rage Syndrome when encountering any kind of behaviour problem in a Cocker - bet he wouldn't have mentioned it if Ben had been any colour than gold.
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bet he wouldn't have thought of it either if Ben had been any other breed (wonder how many owners have pts on the meer suggestion of it!)
Thanks for all your replies. I've just called the vet and he's fine :D I can pick him up at about 5 tonight. He didn't have the hernia repair and his dew claw is getting better so just more antibiotics.
Thanks for that link Jane. Ben is on Arden Grange as Burns didn't suit him, he loves it so much that they are also his training treats along with small bits of cheese. I'll try some Vitamin B6 as mentioned in the link and get on with more training.
A lady in the vets this morning was telling me what her springer does - pulls the curtains on command, puts washing in and out of the machine (when asked - not like Ben who does it when not supposed to) and fetches various objects by name ect. This sounds like a challange but to teach him a few things like this should keep us busy :lol:
Can't wait to get the little man home now :P
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glad the boy is fine, and can't wait for ben's repertoire of new tricks!! (they are funny things - they get such a kick out of pleasing you ;) )
(without the distraction of pesky girl smells.... :rolleyes:)
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a certain blue roan girlie says HUMPH!!!
If he just licks his bits and bobs,
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Debbie - he doesn't have bits and bobs any longer :ph34r: :lol:
Seriously - I'm sure you've made the right decision, both for you and for Ben - and honestly he will be fine tomorrow. Daisy has that soulfull/aneasthetic look off to a fine art ;) I'm sure its just done to get extra chicken :rolleyes:
As for a suitable garment for the young man - do you not have any Bridget Jones's?????? I'm sure he'd look really fetching in a pair of those :P :lol: :lol:
If he just licks his bits and bobs,
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Debbie - he doesn't have bits and bobs any longer :ph34r: :lol:
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:P :P Poor Ben :P :P
As for a suitable garment for the young man - do you not have any Bridget Jones's?????? I'm sure he'd look really fetching in a pair of those
I may have a largish pair somewhere :lol:
I'm a bit new to all this so here are a couple of questions....
Ben is still VERY sleepy and sorry looking but what is worrying me is:-
1. He's not interested in food, water or toileting. Food and toileting I can understand but water? He last drank last night and although I've brought water to him and tried to moisten his lips - he doesn't want to know?
2. His bits and bobs (yes they look as though they are still there) are very red and swollen. Is that normal?
His dew claw which was sore before, is now very swollen and sticking out. This may be down to the vet having a good look while under aneasthetic - but it looks even more inflamed. He has antibiotics for this so hopefully this will get better. any thoughts?
Do you think he'll be OK in his crate without the buster collar tonight - as this is normal routine to him? Should I leave him where he is and get the sleeping bag down to keep him company? I know I'm being an overprotective mum but I feel soooooo guilty at the mo. The leaflet states that the effects of aneasthetic may last for a day or two and not to panic so long as they are 'rousable' which he is.
Sorry for so many questions but I'm worried.
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Aw, poor poor chap!
in answer to your questions:
Have you tried water or ice-cubes in the palm of your hand? It was Caroline's idea when Molo was in this state :ph34r:
I "slept" on the floor next to Molo's crate after his op - I left the door open and dangled my hand in as it was the only thing that stopped him pitifully whining/crying :( We had moved his crate into the living room cos he was on crate rest for a week - so I wasn't sleeping on the kitchen floor :rolleyes: He eventually struggled to his feet at about 4 am, and I then spent the rest of the night pacing in and out with him (very slowly :( ) Eventually, at about 7 am - he finally lost the glazed look, and I could see Molo in his eyes again ;)
I am sure he will be fine; but its horrid to see them like this - remember the vet doesn't mind being disturbed if you have any concerns (I had to be told that in the middle on the night after Molo's op :ph34r: )
Ben is still VERY sleepy and sorry looking but what is worrying me is:-
1. He's not interested in food, water or toileting. Food and toileting I can understand but water? He last drank last night and although I've brought water to him and tried to moisten his lips - he doesn't want to know?
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I don't want to worry you but I'd ring the vet. I had a telling off from my vet recently when Billy had an upset tummy and hadn't drank water for 12 hrs, he told me dehydration can be very very serious in dogs . Your vet may say its ok but if it was me i'd definately give them a ring :)
Ben is still VERY sleepy and sorry looking but what is worrying me is:-
1. He's not interested in food, water or toileting. Food and toileting I can understand but water? He last drank last night and although I've brought water to him and tried to moisten his lips - he doesn't want to know?
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I don't want to worry you but I'd ring the vet. I had a telling off from my vet recently when Billy had an upset tummy and hadn't drank water for 12 hrs, he told me dehydration can be very very serious in dogs . Your vet may say its ok but if it was me i'd definately give them a ring :)
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Dehydration is very serious in dogs and my mums dog ended up on a drip not so long ago, but dehydration usually follows a bug or illness where fluids are lost. Ben has not lost any fluids by the sound of it so he should be OK until the weariness wears off, but as Jan said - if you are worried about it, phone the vet and if he tells you off tell him COL told you to phone :P
Mikey and Herbie didn't drink the first night home and I was expecting them to drink loads, just as well they didn't as they didn't want to wee as much then.
Dehydration is very serious in dogs and my mums dog ended up on a drip not so long ago, but dehydration usually follows a bug or illness where fluids are lost. Ben has not lost any fluids by the sound of it so he should be OK until the weariness wears off, but as Jan said - if you are worried about it, phone the vet and if he tells you off tell him COL told you to phone :P
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Ah I see ;) Thanks miche :)
- if you are worried about it, phone the vet and if he tells you off tell him COL told you to phone
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:lol: :lol:
If the buster is upsetting him then try a pair of pants or pyjamma bottoms on him.
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sometimes you can just do without anything (my vet doesn't give you a buster collar straight away and only if you need it). I have with all of mine. If the stitches aren't bothering them you really don't even need to have them wear pants either.
I've always been told to rub their ears in your fingertips circling downwards to help get the anaesthetic out of his system.
Woke up this morning thinking about Ben :ph34r: :unsure: So came on at first opportunity to check on him. So pleased to hear he is feeling better :D :D
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Awww thanks :)
well i'm so glad he's feeling better :) kept coming back to this all night last night to check on his progress.so it's true what they say,you just can't keep a good dog down :lol:
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I could have been on the forum all night for the amount of sleep I got :P I logged off just after 11pm so read all the lovely messages this morning. He's just had a short lead walk but is still giving me those looks :( He is soooo much better though - has anyone else had the side effect of bright yellow diawhatsit? I'm not going to worry about it unless it keeps on. The biggest problem was that it was right outside someones front gate :ph34r: Took a lot of cleaning :ph34r: Thats the joy of owning dogs eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!