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- Herefordshire, UK
Sorry this is happening for Merlin and you. It sounds like you are in good hands and I hope he will make a good recovery xx
Merlin again
- Thread starter MellowYellow
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- Isle of Man
Poor Merlin, but it sounds like he should be much better after castration. 
- Location
- SW London UK
Thinking of you, hope all is better after the op.
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Oh, sorry to hear that Merlin is not feeling well and has some surgery in his future. Sending lots of Lambies for a successful surgery and Merlin quickly getting his mojo back.
- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
I hope Merlin gets better soon. I really didn't want to castrate Hunter as testosterone helps the joints but his antics were causing more joint issues.
He recovered very quickly. for you both xx
He recovered very quickly.
for you both xx
I’ve just caught up on poor Merlin. I’m so sorry your all having to go through this Karen. The castration will sort the problem though. I had to have Murphy castrated when he was 9 because of an enlarged prostate. It didn’t change him at all. Scout developed an enlarged prostate when he was 8 but they then had a drug, Ypozane, which works by stopping the testosterone affecting the prostate so it shrinks. He had to have it again about three years later. Unfortunately Merlin has the problem with his testicles which I’m assuming is why your vet cant use the Ypozane.
While I don’t like to blow my own trumpet I’m something of a wee collecting expert. Having had two puppies with ecoli in their bladders which meant about three months of regular wee collecting followed by one developing kidney failure and another prostate problems I got quite a dab hand (not damp hand
) I could walk two dogs and collect wee from each. I had to be organised though so I knew which sample was which. The things we dog owners have to do.
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I hope it all goes well on the tenth Karen. I’m sure it will and after a few days recovery Merlin will be better, back to normal and probably won’t even notice he’s missing something
While I don’t like to blow my own trumpet I’m something of a wee collecting expert. Having had two puppies with ecoli in their bladders which meant about three months of regular wee collecting followed by one developing kidney failure and another prostate problems I got quite a dab hand (not damp hand
) I could walk two dogs and collect wee from each. I had to be organised though so I knew which sample was which. The things we dog owners have to do..I hope it all goes well on the tenth Karen. I’m sure it will and after a few days recovery Merlin will be better, back to normal and probably won’t even notice he’s missing something
@MellowYellow Hope all goes well tomorrow Karen. I’m sure it will. My guess is it will be worse for you than Merlin.
Thank you, I am dreading it! Merlin has been giving me his 'I know you are planning something' look...
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Good luck dear boy xx
Cath
MLF Sales Coordinator
Yes, I will be thinking of you both tomorrow @MellowYellow. I am sure he will be fine.
Sending Merlin love and lambies
Sending Merlin love and lambies
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
I too will be thinking of you and Merlin tomorrow 
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
In thoughts here too Merlin xx
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Oh poor darling. What I do before an op, is get up and take them straight out for a walk and then to the vet. That way they aren't looking for breakfast and you will feel less stressed.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
I hope all goes well and I'm sure it will
Hope everything goes well today
OK so the surgery doesn't really have space to keep him for long after the surgery, so we have to go and pick him up while he is still very dopey (we are bringing him in at 8am, and should be able to pick him up at 09:30 - 10:00). Lumping a 38 kilo labrador out of the car will be interesting... I'm thinking we put him on a blanket, so if need be we can both take two corners and lift him out of the car like that. Has anyone else done this?
Also a friend advised putting a waterproof cover on his doggy bed, as their dog peed when coming round from the anesthetic - again, has anyone experienced this??
Also a friend advised putting a waterproof cover on his doggy bed, as their dog peed when coming round from the anesthetic - again, has anyone experienced this??
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Oh goodness, surely they need to make sure he has come out of the anaesthetic properly??
I wouldn't be happy about this particularly.
What about your back (s)?
Hmmm
I'm not thrilled... but the alternative is having it done at the animal clinic, which is much further away, and also I just want to get this done now. I'll ask a neighbour to help with getting him out of the car, if necessary.
Can you leave him in the car until he’s come round enough to make his own way out, possibly with a solid step (like a thick crate, or a stool with a nonslip mat on it)? I’ve heard of dogs weeing after anesthetic because of disorientation; maybe some towels would do the job. I’m sorry it’s not ideal, do look after your back. Also careful with the disorientation if you are moving him while he’s still woozy, it can make them snap through no fault of their own - this happened to my mum with her very mild old lab. You might want to put a soft tie (like a sock tied securely) round his muzzle just while you shift him, to keep yourself safe and avoid incident.