Caring For Your Dog After Surgery

By Patricia Ramsey


Sometimes, the only way out of a threatening condition or illness is a surgery. This option is not only available for humans but for dogs as well. At first, an operation can be painless with the help of anesthesia but its effect will wore out afterwards. This is where the heartbreaking situation sets in. Your beloved pet would definitely need your aid for them to recover fast and it is important for you to know the right kind and amount of care that you should give. It is never easy to be a pet parent but every effort and sacrifice is indeed very rewarding.

Follow the Vet's Instructions

The best advice to people who have sent their dogs to a surgery is to follow the vet's advice. Very rare people can give you the right advice as humans can be sometimes unaware of other being's body system. Following the vet's words will also help you to be at ease that what you are doing is correct. After a surgery, some pet doctors are formal enough to provide a list that you have to do after the dog was released. There are also some vets that will only discuss the things you need to do. Write down those important things that you should not miss.

Feeding is one important part of recovery and is most likely to be one of the concerns that your vet would be trying to explain. Dogs will feel deprived upon waking up from the operation that their body might seek for food and water. Nutrition is indeed important for a recovering body but for dogs, overeating and too much water is a no-no. Letting them do so can cause them to vomit and be dehydrated. Lessen the amount of food and base it on the time given by the veterinarian. Medication is another important element for the dog's recovery. Follow the vet's advice regarding the dosage and you can also ask them to show you the right way of giving medicines to dogs.

Proper Care of Incisions

Taking care of the wounds from the operation is important to recover fast. This eliminates the chances of infection that will slow down the recovery and make the situation worse. As the pet parent who will attend to your dog's needs, one of your tasks is to observe the wound and clean the part if needed. Check for unusual discharges or pus appearances and report it immediately to the veterinarian for a cure. Prevent your dog from accessing their wounds to avoid infection. An Elizabethan collar placed around the dog's neck will totally prevent their mouths from reaching the incisions.

If your dog can't access the wounds, make sure that other dogs or pets in the house won't be able to do it for them. While they are trying to recover, place them on a kennel with comfortable and clean bedding. Provide an extra blanket if the pooch would like to warm their wounds. Restrict them from running, jumping and other heavy activities such as playing outside with you and other dogs. Leash the dog temporarily to limit him from going to different places. Carefully watch the dogs for any signs that could mean danger. If you see them shivering, bleeding excessively and vomiting, contact and bring them to the vet post haste.




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