Male dogs will recover much faster than female dogs after neutering, because male dogs are operated externally, while female dogs need to open their abdominal cavity. After the operation, the owner needs to accompany the dog in the hospital until it can stand and walk independently before leaving. During the period before the stitches are removed, proper care can help the dog recover as soon as possible.
Postoperative care considerations:
Under general anesthesia, The dog’s body temperature regulation function is reduced, which is easy to cause hypothermia. If the body temperature is lower than 38.5 degrees Celsius, you need to use a heating pad to keep the dog warm.
The animals were required to fast for 6 hours after the animal sterilization operation, and the trachea and other parts were in a paralyzed state when they were not fully awake to prevent the danger of foreign body pneumonia or even suffocation caused by vomiting.
Male animals should wear an Elizabethan ring for a week after surgery to prevent infection from dogs licking the wound. In addition to wearing an Elizabethan ring, female animals should also wear surgical gowns to prevent the wound from being exposed to bacteria, and the sutures can be removed 7-10 days after surgery.
Although pain-relieving drugs were injected on the day of the operation, it may still cause pain after surgery, resulting in loss of appetite and nervousness. Intravenous infusion can be given for three days, mainly for anti-infection, pain relief, and nutritional supplementation. This effect can also be achieved by oral medication.
Press the applicator against the space behind the dog’s teeth, penetrate deep into the mouth, as close to the base of the tongue as possible;
Quickly advance the applicator, close the dog’s mouth for 5 seconds, and gently stroke the throat Try to avoid strenuous activity until the sutures are removed to avoid rupture or slow healing.
To avoid infection, keep the wound dry for a week after the stitches are removed before bathing the dog.
Before feeding, comfort the dog and lift the dog’s mouth slightly.
Insert the syringe into the airstrike behind the canines and gently push in the potion.
