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My Yorkshire terrier has just gone under anaesthetic to have

 
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My Yorkshire terrier has just gone under anaesthetic to have her teeth cleaned. She is home and has now started scratching non stop and crying. She has eaten. I have given her half an allergex and have bathed her with baby shampoo. What else can I do? Should I be worried?

 

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Type of Animal: Yorkshire Terrier
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Name of Animal: Buffy

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Shampoo and allergex

Submitted: 299 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Veterinary
Value: R 230
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Expert:  Dr. Bruce replied 299 days and 7 hours ago.

Hi,

Welcome to Just Answer. I'll do my best to help with your situation with Buffy. Is she scratching in any particular spot? Did she have any teeth pulled? How long ago was the dental performed?

Customer replied 299 days and 7 hours ago.

She had the dental before 2pm don't know exact time. She had one tooth pulled. She is scratching her sides. She seems to be a bit better now and is sleeping.

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Expert:  Dr. Bruce replied 299 days and 7 hours ago.

Ok. That is great that she seems a bit better now and is able to sleep. It is good that she has eaten since getting home. At this time, her scratching could be due to a topical irritation. It shouldn't be a reaction to the dental procedure or the medications used for it. Sometimes the skin can be irritated as they were on a heating pad during the procedure. I would keep a very close eye on the skin for areas of wetness, redness, scabbing or continued discomfort. If any of these are seen, then a recheck specifically focusing on that is needed. Could she be having discomfort post the dental from that extraction? That is a suspicion. At this time, I would let her sleep and be as she is. I would continue to follow any post op instructions from your vet. If she stops eating or the pain persists, then I would definitely contact them about it for her to be started on some pain medication. Some can definitely be more uncomfortable than others post dentals.

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Expert:  Dr. Bruce replied 296 days and 22 hours ago.

Hi Cyan,

I'm just following up on our conversation about Buffy. How is everything going?

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