Caring For Your Pet After Their Spaying Or Neutering Procedure

The importance of spaying or neutering your pet cannot be understated, as it benefits both your animal and the other animals in your community. Puppies and kittens can be spayed or neutered when they are two-months-old, and once they undergo this procedure, it is important that you care for them properly. Once you bring your animal home from their procedure, be sure to follow these important post-care tips.

• Keep your pet inside. While your pet is recovering from surgery, try to keep them in the house as often as possible. This makes it easier for you to keep an eye on them and prevents them from running around too much. Excessive activity could harm the incision site.

• Make sure your pet is wearing their e-collar if they are licking the incision. device will keep them from licking their incision, so be sure that they are wearing it. If your pet is appears to not be getting used to their e-collar, consider an inflatable version.

• Watch them closely for the first few days. Right after surgery, your pet may be dizzy or off-balance while the anesthesia wears off. Walk behind them when they go up the stairs and try to keep them off the furniture. Practicing basic pet safety will keep them from stumbling and falling while they regain their normal function.

• Check your pet’s incision. Be sure to check your pet’s incision site twice per day to ensure that it is healing well. Spay and neuter incisions, much like any surgical site, can be at risk for infection. If you notice any redness, swelling, or puss, call your vet right away.

• Call the vet if you suspect a problem. Once you leave the spay and neuter clinic, be sure to keep your vet in the loop. If you have any concerns about your pet’s healing or behavior, do not hesitate to call. We are here to answer any of your questions or recommend a follow-up appointment.

You understand importance of spaying or neutering your pet, but it is important to also know they importance of their healing. By following pet healthcare best practices, you can help your pet heal as quickly as possible. They will be running around the backyard again in no time at all.

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