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Aah poor Snowie and poor you 
. There is nothing worse than seeing our dogs in distress 
. There is nothing worse than seeing our dogs in distress 
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- Thread starter M.F.
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It's so sad to read this, and I think all of us can put ourselves in your shoes and know how heartbreaking it must be. To add to the other voices, Willow was awful after her GA and cried for days. It's terrible to hear them distressed and not be able to help. Hopefully he'll be bouncing back in no time, and all will be a distant memory.
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- Ontario, Canada
It must be horribly upsetting for all of you. My heart goes out to you...it’s so hard to see our dogs distressed and out of sorts, as well as feeling so helpless as to how to help them out. Sending warm hugs your way. 
I really appreciate all the messages and stories of similar experiences. Very reassuring.
Finally... Snowie is actually sleeping. He has been crying non-stop. And insatiable, drooling long strands of drool. Actually, my husband was so relieved when he came to beg at supper—“acting normally”! Otherwise, unsettled and whining and crying. We’re not sure if he’s just being vocal in a weird way without the associated emotions, because when I was giving him a massage and scratching him with my fingernails, he loved it and was delirious with joy, but instead of his usual groans of delight, he was crying in a high pitch, a different voice to normal.
It’s been an extremely stressful afternoon and evening. He even cried on our short walk (not allowed more than around the block after the joint X-rays). At home, I played scent games (find a treat) and while he was focused, he didn’t wag his tail as usual when he found the treat. Expression was deadpan. Only wagged his tail when my husband tried to entertain him with funny walks, but quickly went back to crying. I tried an old song he likes to “dance” to, and he got excited and barked loudly but made weird high pitched sounds and cries, seemingly excited and he did wag his tail, but could’ve also sounded distressed. All I can say is THANKFULLY he’s finally asleep. I sent a video of him whining to the vet and she said it’s the sedation. What is it doing to them?? When I had a GA two years ago, I came out of it very relaxed and happy. Why would sedation have this effect on a dog? I find it very worrying. I hope Snowie never has to be sedated again, he has appeared extremely distressed, and he is usually so happy-go-lucky.
Finally... Snowie is actually sleeping. He has been crying non-stop. And insatiable, drooling long strands of drool. Actually, my husband was so relieved when he came to beg at supper—“acting normally”! Otherwise, unsettled and whining and crying. We’re not sure if he’s just being vocal in a weird way without the associated emotions, because when I was giving him a massage and scratching him with my fingernails, he loved it and was delirious with joy, but instead of his usual groans of delight, he was crying in a high pitch, a different voice to normal.
It’s been an extremely stressful afternoon and evening. He even cried on our short walk (not allowed more than around the block after the joint X-rays). At home, I played scent games (find a treat) and while he was focused, he didn’t wag his tail as usual when he found the treat. Expression was deadpan. Only wagged his tail when my husband tried to entertain him with funny walks, but quickly went back to crying. I tried an old song he likes to “dance” to, and he got excited and barked loudly but made weird high pitched sounds and cries, seemingly excited and he did wag his tail, but could’ve also sounded distressed. All I can say is THANKFULLY he’s finally asleep. I sent a video of him whining to the vet and she said it’s the sedation. What is it doing to them?? When I had a GA two years ago, I came out of it very relaxed and happy. Why would sedation have this effect on a dog? I find it very worrying. I hope Snowie never has to be sedated again, he has appeared extremely distressed, and he is usually so happy-go-lucky.
Jacqui-S
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- Fife, Scotland
Lilly has been a bit upset following her sedations/GAs in a pathetic whiney kind of way.
She was also VERY odd after being given im analgesia for a wrist injury which took 24 hrs to settle. She could hardly walk and could not squat for a pee or poo
She was also VERY odd after being given im analgesia for a wrist injury which took 24 hrs to settle. She could hardly walk and could not squat for a pee or poo
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- Malvern Worcestershire
I am very sorry to read this, it must be very distressing for you. It probably is the sedation which makes Snowy so unsettled and crying. I hope he is quieter as the evening and night go on. Are you seeing the vet Wednesday morning?
I’m sorry to read all of this, I hope he is back to his waggy self soon 
Odie was very unsettled after his neuter. He whined and high pitch whimpered for hours afterwards. I was up with him almost all night, and he would not lie still unless curled up on me in my neck. But he continued to shake and cry. I remember calling the vet in tears and I was told too that it was normal from the sedation. Eventually he fell asleep for an hour but the crying started up again instantly. Eventually in the morning after breakfast, he ate and then napped the day away.
Axel was completely different, he acted as though nothing happened at all. I don’t know why it effects some and not others.
Odie was very unsettled after his neuter. He whined and high pitch whimpered for hours afterwards. I was up with him almost all night, and he would not lie still unless curled up on me in my neck. But he continued to shake and cry. I remember calling the vet in tears and I was told too that it was normal from the sedation. Eventually he fell asleep for an hour but the crying started up again instantly. Eventually in the morning after breakfast, he ate and then napped the day away.
Axel was completely different, he acted as though nothing happened at all. I don’t know why it effects some and not others.
We slept all night save for a midnight wee (unusual, but at least he was quick, no wandering aimlessly around the garden) and at 4am he wanted to lie on the balcony in the freezing cold, stayed there about half an hour. And then slept till 7.30am!!!! Usual wake up is 6am. No more whining THANK GOODNESS!! And he was so cheerful this morning. I have my boy back! 
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- Cornwall , UK
So very happy for you xx
Oh hooray, this is great news
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- East Sussex
So glad he's feeling better this morning.
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
So glad to hear he's back to his usual cheerful self!
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- Malvern Worcestershire
What a relief for you, it is horrible when they are upset.
I am so sorry, I have been away over the weekend and did not read this thread until now! What an awful time you have had, poor poor Snowie! Thank goodness he is doing better now. Big hugs to you both. I have only heard the scream twice (Merlin bent a toe back), but it makes your blood run cold...
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- Ontario, Canada
Fantastic news! Onwards and upwards.
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
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- Regensburg, Germany
Just catching up...what a roller coaster! I'm very glad Snowie is happy and acting like himself again.
I agree with the others, GA and/or sedation can have such different effects depending on the dog (or human). The only time Brogan ever bit me was after his first TPLO. They did surgery on New Year's Eve and everyone wanted to go home early so they asked me to pick him up way too soon after his op. I didn't know better. Plus when I got him home he jumped out of the back of my car and ran down the street! He was SO whacked out he didn't know what he was doing. The second TPLO I was able to manage a lot better because I knew what to expect.
If Snowie needs more sedation in the future, you will know what to expect as well and hopefully both of you will be less distressed.
I agree with the others, GA and/or sedation can have such different effects depending on the dog (or human). The only time Brogan ever bit me was after his first TPLO. They did surgery on New Year's Eve and everyone wanted to go home early so they asked me to pick him up way too soon after his op. I didn't know better. Plus when I got him home he jumped out of the back of my car and ran down the street! He was SO whacked out he didn't know what he was doing. The second TPLO I was able to manage a lot better because I knew what to expect.
If Snowie needs more sedation in the future, you will know what to expect as well and hopefully both of you will be less distressed.
Naya
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- Bristol, UK
So glad Snowie is a bit better today.
Harley also has arthritis and she whined after her xrays under sedation, which previously she had been just sleepy afterwards. She had her first hydrotherapy session on the treadmill last week and has massage monthly and is on Tumeric and Green Lipped Mussel daily. I have noticed she is limping less and has become a little bit more playful over the past week. I understand where you are coming from in terms of seeing them clearly in pain, it’s the worst feeling ever.
Hopefully it will help Snowie with the treadmill and regular physio. Sending you all big hugs x
Harley also has arthritis and she whined after her xrays under sedation, which previously she had been just sleepy afterwards. She had her first hydrotherapy session on the treadmill last week and has massage monthly and is on Tumeric and Green Lipped Mussel daily. I have noticed she is limping less and has become a little bit more playful over the past week. I understand where you are coming from in terms of seeing them clearly in pain, it’s the worst feeling ever.
Hopefully it will help Snowie with the treadmill and regular physio. Sending you all big hugs x
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