Vomiting 5 month old post spay

[Pennie13]

My 5 month old shepherd mix was spayed on Friday. Friday night she tried to eat and vomited the food right up. She also seemed to have loss some control of her bladder as she was having accidents even when laying down. She was house broken prior to surgery. Saturday she was able to eat and took her pain meds and antiobiotic. The accidents continued and she vomited once or twice. Come Sunday the vomiting escalated to everything she ate including medications she vomited. She seemed to be keeping some water down. Monday she started vomiting about 1am. She was unable to keep any food or water down. I did not even try to give her meds. By 1030am she had vomited 12 times including in the car as we drove to the vet. The vet seemed unconcerned. He gave her Pepcid and told me to stop her pain med and antibiotic saying that was probably the cause. He also recommended a bland diet and to see how she does. No fever. The peeing seems better but if she is vomiting everything then there is nothing going throw her. She is lethargic as would be expected with no intke of food or water.  I feel so bad for her she clearly is not well. Any advice is welcome. Does waiting 24 hours seem ok?  Thanks for any thoughts.

[Margot49]

Sounds like you have a responsible Vet considering he had you contact the owner of the litter ate.  Kudos to him!!  Could be a genetic problem or an anesthesia problem.  A couple if examples - Greyhounds are very sensitive to anesthesia and a certain protocol has to be followed.  When I had a Grey, and fostered, I made sure I supplied my Vet with the information to keep in the dig's files.
I had a litter of Sheltie pups one that were reacting to all shots.  A lot of research goes into breeding before the fact and there was no history of a problem.  I made sure every puppy buyer had this information so precautions could be taken and a couple of their new Vets called to thank me and discuss it.  Probably just some combination with that breeding and it sure was never repeated!  
Maybe this might be the case with this pup.  Hope all works out!

[Pennie13]

Vet is unsure if genetic, stress of surgery or possibly the anesthesia. He did have us contact her litter mate that we knew of to warn of possible issue. Luckily we called them the day before he was to be neutered. I hope all went well for them. I find myself caught between hope and terrified. I am hopeful due to all she has overcome so far, but terrified at any moment she could go backwards.

[ginger899]

Add my thoughts and prayers to the list!
I am rooting for her, and hope she comes through fine.
This is a horrible experience for you all.
What, in the vet's opinion, is the CAUSE? The drugs? The anesthetic? Or co-incidence?

[Misfits4Me]

Thank you for the updates......I've been wondering about her (And you) today......I so hope she continues to heal, daily.....Great job on your part, by the way!...Keep us updated...We're still praying here! :)  Karla

[Pennie13]

Well she has made it through the critical part. Tests look good. Still gave a long road ahead of us with daily  treatments and weekly blood tests.  Hoping she continues improving and thus was just an acute attack and she has a long healthy life. We will be by her dude to make that happen. Thanks again!

[Margot49]

Thoughts and prayers are being sent.

[Pennie13]

Well she is still fighting. Vet gave her a 60/40 (not in her favor) chance today. Considering yesterday was 80/20 today is better. All depends if it us chronic or acute. Acute she can beat. I haven't left her side. I am hoping my presence is helping her fight.

[Misfits4Me]

I'm praying for her, too! Let us know, Karla

[Margot49]

So very sorry to read this.  Prayers on the way she pulls through.
Hugs

[Pennie13]

Vet just ran blood test again. She is in liver and kidney failure.  Hoping it us acute and she rally's to beat it. I plan to stay with her and encourage her fight. Thanks for all the feedback! Now we need positive thoughts and prayers.

[Misfits4Me]

Sorry, what is the antibiotic she is on? Maybe an allergic reaction to it!

[Misfits4Me]

What was the Pain med she was taking after her spay? Are you still giving it?

[Misfits4Me]

IMO, Something is poisoning her????? What are you feeding her? What was the shot for inflammation? Name should be on your receipt...Did she also get the same shot during her spay? That may be your culprit!!!!  Karla

[Pennie13]

Thanks for your comments.  I did take her back to the vet. He did an X-ray and her stomach and intestines are very inflammed. No foreign body is visable either. Still no fever. He gave fluids, nausea med and a shot for inflammation. He plans to repeat in the morning. I left her with my family and just got home to find she now has a tremor in her head. Called vet again.  Waiting for call back.  She has me very worried.

[BluCrystal]

You should worry anytime your pet refuses food and water for more than 24 hours.  And some animals do not react well to the medications given during and after surgery.  You can give your dog water with a turkey-baster (slowly so you don't choke him).  The bland diet your vet suggested?  I do know that a cooked rice and chicken mixture is safe for dogs and least likely to cause nausea.  You can try hand-feeding him, as some dogs like the attention and will eat if you do that.  God bless you and your dog - Blu

[Margot49]

I take it she saw the Vet today then?  I am surprised he is not concerned with all the vomiting.  She is not drinking either?  Sounds like maybe she should be at the Vet's office for observation and IV fluids, at least.  I think I would give them a call.  If unhappy with the care, see another Vet.