Hey Guys! Your dog just got neutered or is about to be neutered tomorrow and you need to know what to prepare for???
5 AFTER CARE TIPS:
1. Limit their activity for 2 weeks
a. Controlled Leash walks only.
b. At least for the first week be as strick at possible to not let your dog Run, Jump, definitely no swimming, no going up stairs, and no jumping on furniture.
c. The easiest way to confine your dog is to keep them in their crate during this time and take them out 3-4x a day for short walks.
d. If your dog is extremely energetic ask your veterinarian for extra sedatives to help keep your dog calm during the healing process. I like to use Trazadone or Gabapentin, each vet is different.
2. Keep the cone of shame on – or monitor them 247 not to lick at their incision or scratch it. This is SO HARD. But I believe in you!!!
(Put the Cone on for affect) haha
3. Check the incision 2x a day and keep it dry and clean.
a. A normal incision may be swollen and red for the first 3 days. Normal clear oozing fluid is ok.
b. Not normal to look out for to bring your pet back into the veterinarian is: Bright red blood and excessive bleeding. Green Pus discharged. Removed or torn open sutures by your pet or pets activity. Bring your pet in right away for the incision to be checked if you are worried at all!
4. Don’t miss medications.
a. Your Veterinarian will give you Antibiotics, pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication to go home. Antibiotics are necessary to prevent infection and the pain medications to keep your pet comfortable and anti-inflammatories to help with swelling at the incision site.
5. Call your veterinarian whenever you are concerned or bring your dog in for them to check the incision site.
5 AFTER CARE TIPS:
1. Limit their activity for 2 weeks
a. Controlled Leash walks only.
b. At least for the first week be as strick at possible to not let your dog Run, Jump, definitely no swimming, no going up stairs, and no jumping on furniture.
c. The easiest way to confine your dog is to keep them in their crate during this time and take them out 3-4x a day for short walks.
d. If your dog is extremely energetic ask your veterinarian for extra sedatives to help keep your dog calm during the healing process. I like to use Trazadone or Gabapentin, each vet is different.
2. Keep the cone of shame on – or monitor them 247 not to lick at their incision or scratch it. This is SO HARD. But I believe in you!!!
(Put the Cone on for affect) haha
3. Check the incision 2x a day and keep it dry and clean.
a. A normal incision may be swollen and red for the first 3 days. Normal clear oozing fluid is ok.
b. Not normal to look out for to bring your pet back into the veterinarian is: Bright red blood and excessive bleeding. Green Pus discharged. Removed or torn open sutures by your pet or pets activity. Bring your pet in right away for the incision to be checked if you are worried at all!
4. Don’t miss medications.
a. Your Veterinarian will give you Antibiotics, pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication to go home. Antibiotics are necessary to prevent infection and the pain medications to keep your pet comfortable and anti-inflammatories to help with swelling at the incision site.
5. Call your veterinarian whenever you are concerned or bring your dog in for them to check the incision site.
Most Veterinarians will schedule a recheck 1 week after their surgery and then
Sutures are removed at 14 days post – operation.
I hope this video helped you feel comfortable after your pets neuter to take care of them!
Thank you and please share this video to a friend.
Dr. Lindsay Butzer