Recovery process for spay and gastropexy

[Leah]

Wondering if anyone has suggestions for helping our BB recover safely from a spay combined with gastropexy?  She is a year old and will have surgery on 1/14/11.  Nervous mommy will take any tips or recommendations.

[kate nicholson]

Hi Leah!  I have actually heard of dogs that have bloated in their beds after eating with no exercise involved at all.  I think it is a not completely understood event.  No one seems to be able to pinpoint exactly the cause other than it is common in large deep chested breeds.  I say go for the gastropexy and better to get it done while already under anesthesia.

Recovery time will definitely be a bit longet than your girl will think she needs! :)  good luck

kate and crew at Wilby Boerboels

[Chantell]

Ive got three bb, I will never do a operation if its not necessity, bloating is mostly cause after eating - being to active!Thats why i walk my team early - wait a hour feed them in the morning and at night, after they have eaten they usely go and sleep abite.   But do some google on it.

[Leah]

Hi Chantell,

Thanks for your comment.  In our research of raising large breed dogs and in talking with others, gastropexy came up as a good preventative measure (to be done during spay) to prevent the twist part of bloat.  Mabel has not had any signs of bloat so far.  I contacted her breeeder to see if it is in the family history and am waiting to hear back. Our vet thought it would be a great idea to have done while she is spayed and is confident in the procedure.  I have had many dogs spayed before as fosters but none of them were over a 100 lbs.  I'm worried about keeping her still and off furniture post-surgery.  I know the vet will give us all the instructions for recovery but I'm wondering if anyone has good tips as well.  Thanks so much!

[Chantell]

Why is she going for a gastropexy, has she had her tummy flip? Has the vet told you its necessary?  Just one thing you must know about bb - they do pass gass alot - its a bb thing, they could poop you out of the house literally. What is the reason for the gastropexy? 

 

I presume she has had here first heat sickle if so - its good that you are getting her spayed!

 

After spaying they could go on as normal, but the gastropexy I would ask the vet to give you reasons for doing it and if you decide on it - ask the vet if she should eat as normal? why I am asking that is because the stomach is going to be attached to her side on the inside.

[Leah]

Thank you so much Marco.....I am reading up! 

[Marco]

Leah I have not delt with it but I wanted to see if I could find anything online on it for you.  I wish you the best in her recovery!  Heres what I found so far if you care to take a look.

Spay and Gastroexy

Theres a lot you can find by doing a google search on Spay & Gastropexy