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Pre-Surgical Information
Spaying or neutering your pet is a big step! There is a lot to consider
when we are planning your pet’s surgery. Here is some information to help
you make wise decisions.
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Special LibraryOur Special Library
is a collection of informative articles on a variety of health topics.
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Discharge InstructionsClick here for
information on how to care for your pet at home.
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Dog Spay Discharge Instructions
Ovariohysterectomy is the full name for the procedure
that your dog has just undergone. Commonly known as
spaying, this surgery involves the removal of both
ovaries and the uterus. This makes it so that your
female will not come into heat or have puppies. It also
reduces her chances of developing breast cancer by seven
times! For a more detailed explanation of the
benefits of having your dog spayed,
click here to go to an article on
Why Spay or Neuter?
Most dogs do quite well after surgery. If yours
does not, please call and let us know what is going on.
There should be no vomiting, she should feel good, she
should eat well, and her incision should not be red,
swollen, or oozing. If she vomits, does not seem
to feel good, does not eat well, or has problems with
her incision, please call and let us know.
There are several different pain medications that may be
prescribed. Read and follow the label directions
carefully, and call if you have any questions regarding
your dog's pain medication.
It is important to restrict her activity for the first
week. The rules are: no running, no jumping, no
rough playing, and only a few stairs. Going up the
back steps is OK, coming up from the basement is not.
It is best not to let her run free. A kennel,
garage, or inside works well.
At least once a day look at her incision. Make
sure she is not chewing or licking it. The
incision should not appear red or infected. It
should be dry and clean. Do not put anything on
the incision. I do not recommend cleaning it,
either, as that can slow down healing. No bathing
until the sutures are removed, and no swimming until two
weeks after surgery.
The stitches will need to be removed in 2 weeks.
This is a free visit, but we do ask that you call ahead
and schedule an appointment.
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