Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Taking Care Of Your Dog After A Surgery

By Patricia Ramsey


There are times when a dog's illness can only be cured if they will undergo a surgery. Aside from undergoing a medical operation due to serious condition, dogs are sometimes being spayed or neutered. Anesthesia can help the dog relax while the surgery is being performed but the painful and heartbreaking part comes after that. This is where your buddy would need the best care and attention that you can provide to help him recover fast and minimize the hurt that he is going through. The task can be too hard as your baby dog won't be able to tell you how they feel. Also, letting them access their own wounds may possibly result to infection and worse.

Follow the Vet's Instructions

It is very easy for humans to understand what each other have to say about what they feel and what they need. Even though people tend to communicate with dogs as much as they would want to talk with people, the real and actual message can't be conveyed. Your dog surely wants to be comforted and to feel a lot better and to give them that relief, following the veterinarian's instruction is important since they are the ones who understand dogs the most. Listen to their advice, write down some important things you shouldn't miss and inquire about some other things that will come to mind.

Feeding is very important for recovery. Feeding the right type and amount of food is essential to help them recover fast and avoid allergies that may slow down the healing process. Your dogs may feel hungry or thirsty after an operation. Though it is fine for you to feed them, it is not advisable to let them chow down on too much food and water. This can cause spasm, bloated stomach, vomiting and dehydration. Control their food intake and mind the right time for their feeding. Medication is also important for a recovering dog. Provide the ride dosage and be sure to consider the animal doctor's advice and tips on giving medicines to your dogs.

Caring for Incisions and Wounds

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.

Keep your dog away from other pets. For the meantime, you can prepare a separate bed for him where he can rest and sleep on his own. Make sure to clean the place regularly and provide an extra blanket to keep your baby warm and comfy. Too much movement can be bad for the incisions. As much as possible, restrict your pet from doing any kinds of activities such as running and jumping until the wounds are fully healed. You can leash your dog or just keep him inside a fenced crib or kennel to make sure that he won't be going anywhere. While giving your tender loving care, you must carefully watch your buddy for any sign of problems such as vomiting, shivering, bleeding and labored breathing. All of these could be life-threatening that you have to contact the vet immediately.




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