Operations for dogs: features
There are different operations, their degree of complexity and the result depend on the condition of the animal and the skill of the veterinarian. Several common features can be identified after surgery:
- After surgery, it is better for dogs to stay in the hospital under the supervision of a surgeon. This is explained by the consequences of using anesthesia.
- By agreement with the specialist, you can take the animal home on the second day. The recovery period lasts about 2 weeks, and the total rehabilitation time is 1-2 months, depending on the complexity of the operation.
- At home, you should arrange a comfortable, dry and warm place for your pet. Do not place your dog in a draft or direct sunlight.
- After surgery, dogs must use special blankets that protect the stitches from negative effects from the animal (for example, from licking). They should be changed periodically. The dog must wear a blanket throughout the recovery period.
Pet treatment
The type of treatment directly depends on the form and complexity of the disease. Exacerbation of the disease against the background of wounds and injuries may require immediate surgical intervention - laparotomy. After this operation, the doctor prescribes antibacterial agents.
If the disease was detected at an early stage, the patient is prescribed fasting, after which a special drug is injected into the abdominal cavity to neutralize toxins. A prerequisite for treatment is pumping out toxic fluid from the body.
After the procedures, dog owners should make sure that their pet starts taking medications to normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
The doctor also prescribes a vitamin complex necessary to strengthen the immune system and restore the body. Often this treatment is not enough, and then the veterinarian prescribes antibiotics to the patient in the form of tablets or injections.
Some specialists practice physical therapy using a Minin lamp and placing a thin compress on the previously affected area.
Self-medication is inappropriate. Therefore, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment, use the services of qualified veterinarians.
How is the treatment carried out?
It all depends on the condition of the animal. Exacerbations due to open wounds and injuries, endometritis (in bitches - rupture of a uterine abscess) require urgent surgery. It is familiar to surgeons as laparotomy.
It is done according to the algorithm: anesthesia - novocaine blockade of the celiac nerves - an incision in the anterior part of the cavity - identification of pathology and removal of its source - suturing - restoration. The drugs used are antibiotics and sulfonamide drugs that do not cause rejection.
If such radical measures are not required, a starvation diet is used, after which a solution that relieves intoxication is injected intravenously, and the exudate itself is pumped out. After such an operation, dangerous peritonitis in a dog requires further treatment.
It comes down to taking medications that normalize heart function (“Be or other cardioprotectors”). General strengthening compounds or immunomodulators are also recommended - “Gamovit”, “Katozal”, “Immunofor” and a number of vitamin complexes.
Important! Drugs for different purposes are often not combined. Be sure to clarify this issue by asking a specialist or reading the instructions. Along with taking vitamins, antibiotics like Api-San and Clavaseptin, Sinulox and Enroxil are often prescribed. They are sold in the form of tablets or injection solution.
There was also a place for physiotherapy - blue Minin lamps and compresses on the stomach are used. The duration and frequency of their use (as well as the dosage of medications) is prescribed only by a doctor; self-medication is excluded.
Treatment of viral inflammation of the abdominal cavity
The primary goal in the treatment of peritoneal inflammation is to relieve pain shock. For this purpose, the animal is given potent analgesics, for example, Tramadol, Amantadine, Rimadyl, Ketanov. Antispasmodic and painkillers are also effective - Baralgin, Spazgan, No-shpa. In some cases, novocaine blockades are used, for example, perinephric blockade of the splanchnic nerves.
If there are signs of dehydration, the veterinarian will administer fluid therapy. The dog is injected intravenously with Ringer's solution, glucose, and calcium chloride. Without eliminating the symptoms of dehydration, surgical treatment is not recommended.
In the event that the cause of peritonitis is open injuries, intussusception, rupture of the uterus, urinary or gall bladder, and in other emergency circumstances, only emergency surgery can save the life of a four-legged friend.
Laparotomy is performed under general anesthesia. Surgical access is provided by dissecting the abdominal cavity along the white line of the abdomen. Using special expanders, the surgeon works with an open wound.
The examination of internal organs is carried out according to a special scheme. First, the digestive organs are examined for the presence of a foreign body, intussusception, damage, etc. Then an examination of the genitourinary organs is carried out.
After eliminating the cause of peritonitis (resection of a section of the intestine, suturing the wall of the bladder or uterus), fluid is collected for examination. After this procedure, the surgeon aspirates excess fluid with a special device.
As a rule, with generalized inflammation, complete closure of the wound is not performed. Within 7 - 10 days after laparotomy, after preliminary anesthesia, in a veterinary institution, the abdominal cavity is washed with antiseptic solutions with antibiotics.
Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs are mandatory for peritonitis. The most effective use of cephalosporins and sulfonamides. Antimicrobial agents are administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and sometimes intravenously.
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Treatment of peritonitis in dogs
Surgical intervention in most cases is the only method of treating peritonitis and its root cause
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It also requires the administration of antibiotics, sulfonamides, and a blockade to anesthetize the nerves of the inflamed peritoneum. Drugs are used to normalize the activity of the cardiovascular system, immunomodulators. The dog is given a starvation diet , and often the accumulated fluid is sucked out of the abdominal cavity. Peritonitis, especially general, complicated by the serious condition of the caudate patient, requires hospitalization and intensive care
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The prognosis for recovery depends on
how quickly the owner seeks veterinary help and timely surgery and postoperative care.
Treatment of postoperative sutures in dogs
If it is not possible to regularly come to the clinic for dressings, then you can perform the procedure for treating sutures at home, subject to the following conditions:
- The postoperative wound should be clean, with smooth contours. There may be redness or bruising. Inspection of seams should be done 2 times a day.
- Treatment of postoperative sutures in dogs is carried out with local antiseptics without alcohol once a day. Prescribing medications is the responsibility of the supervising physician. Typically, experts recommend treating with chlorhexedine or brilliant green and applying Levomekol ointment. If the doctor has prescribed additional medications, they should be given according to the instructions.
- Treatment of sutures in dogs does not include the use of creams, alcohol-containing products and hydrogen peroxide.
- Do not bathe your dog or get the stitches wet in any other way.
- You should not allow other animals to play with your pet.
- For the first 2 weeks, it is advisable not to let the dog off the leash while walking.
- You should try not to allow the animal to make sudden movements.
These tips for treating postoperative sutures in a dog and precautions during the rehabilitation period will help the animal recover as quickly as possible without any complications.
Treatment of sutures in dogs: complications
Signs that the post-operative care provided to the animal is not hygienic enough may include:
- Pus or dirt in the wound.
- Foul smell.
- Continuous bleeding of the wound.
- No seams.
- Increased temperature of the area near the wound.
This indicates the beginning of the inflammatory process. It can lead to blood poisoning. If these signs are detected, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Forms of the disease
Peritonitis in a dog can be diagnosed in various forms. The pathology differs in the nature of the exudate and location:
- Local form of the disease. It begins gradually and does not affect the general condition of the pet. But covering more and more new areas leads to serious problems.
- Extensive or diffuse form. Pathology is the most common. The danger lies in the difficulty of treatment.
- Putrid form. The disease is diagnosed with extensive detection of parasites, exacerbation of ulcerative processes, as a result of mechanical injuries and disturbances in water and electrolyte balance.
- Fibrous form. Initially, exudate appears in the abdominal cavity in small quantities. But when it reacts with protein components, it leads to fusion of internal organs and their inflammation.
- Hemorrhagic form. Diagnosed when there is a malfunction of the circulatory system. Blood enters the abdominal cavity from the affected vessels and causes a severe inflammatory process.
- Serous form. A specialist diagnoses such a pathology when too much exudate accumulates in the abdominal cavity.
Depending on the nature and course of the disease, the veterinarian selects a treatment method.
Operations for dogs at the Biryulevsky Veterinary Center
Our clinic performs a wide variety of operations on animals. We have a qualified team of doctors, we carry out diagnostics, laboratory tests and preparation for operations using high-quality, high-precision equipment. At your request, we are ready to treat postoperative sutures on your dog. You can make an appointment with a veterinarian by calling the numbers listed on the main page or using the online appointment form.
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Peritonitis in dogs: diagnosis
- To make a diagnosis and the cause of this pathology. choose several methods:
- Complete blood count to determine the number of white blood cells in the blood.
- Puncture of the abdominal wall to take a sample of fluid from the cavity and its comprehensive analysis.
- X-ray is needed to determine the volume of fluid, the presence of foreign bodies, tumors, and fecal stones in the intestines.
- Ultrasound - effectively reveals all pathologies that have arisen in the internal organs of the abdominal cavity (uterus, bladder, liver, pancreas).
- Laparotomy is a diagnostic operation (“an autopsy will show”) when other diagnostic methods have proven insufficient.
The cat's suture is festering after sterilization
Good afternoon Maybe your pets have had a similar situation. 5 days ago, a cat (8 months old) was sterilized, she was injected with an antibiotic every day, she was told not to treat the stitch, she walks around in a blanket. And today we looked, and the seam is festering. I left her at the veterinary clinic for the day. Tell me, maybe I’m worried in vain?
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everything will be fine, the cat is under observation now. I treated my dog with furatsilin and miramistin. So I have a dog, the seam is huge, 20 cm. They also wore a blanket.
You have no reason to worry. The antibiotic was injected, the treatment is being done. Will grow over in a few days
I treated my dog’s postoperative suture with Levomekol 2 times a day.
Tetracycline ointment or any other with an antibiotic. Treat with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and coat it around with brilliant green, and apply the ointment with 5 layers of gauze to the seam and tie it.
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The doctor told me to treat it from the first day. They sprayed something on the seam, then the levomekol and the blanket. The seam did not fester.
My cat had surgery to remove a hernia at 6 months of age. He walked in a blanket, treated the seam with chlorhexidine, it doesn’t sting, twice a day. Now the animal is 6 years old, the seam is not visible at all. By the way, Happy Feline holidays to you. Get well, and never get sick again.
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I think everything will work out, she’s under observation now. Then you will treat it at home, everything will heal. just keep your finger on the pulse. health to your little animal.
What a terrible vet, where do they even keep people like this? Antibiotics are not prescribed after stabilization, but the sutures should be treated from the next day at least twice a day, and very carefully, soaking the sores, applying special oils. It is strictly necessary to use ointment and change sterile dressings for 14 days!! Plus the collar, TC blanket is not a hindrance to licking the seam. This unfortunate doctor told you everything wrong. Go for a consultation to another clinic, ask to see it and prescribe treatment urgently
My cat’s seam has actually started to come apart. Be sure to treat it with alcohol. I also sprinkled the seam with streptocyte. Everything healed within a week.
I need to smear it, my cat festered, after castration, I applied Vishnevsky, the pus came out black with blood, three times generously, so as not to lick it off, levomekol and streptocide ointments are also good, they helped out more than once
If the cat is in the veterinary clinic, don’t worry. Anyway, nothing depends on you now. I think they will help her. If anything happens, they will put in a drain and an IV.
My cats were neutered through a tiny puncture (hole). There were no antibiotics or suture treatment. By evening the cats were in service. YOU are either very unlucky or the vet is armless. I sympathize in any case. Google the difference between castration and sterilization. I think your pussy has been castrated.
The seams should not be wet. What kind of nonsense are you writing about ointments and soaking? Something really bad. The seam is treated with either 70% alcohol, or brilliant green, or Baneocin powder (as an option, streptocide can be used). It is processed one day after the operation, then every other day. From day 5 you don’t have to treat it at all, just change the blanket. The cat is in the clinic, everything will be fine. In cats, everything is generally normal.
What a terrible vet, where do they even keep people like this? Antibiotics are not prescribed after stabilization, but the sutures should be treated from the next day at least twice a day, and very carefully, soaking the sores, applying special oils. It is strictly necessary to use ointment and change sterile dressings for 14 days!! Plus the collar, TC blanket is not a hindrance to licking the seam. This unfortunate doctor told you everything wrong. Go for a consultation to another clinic, ask to see it and prescribe treatment urgently
But your recommendations look strange to me. Although, obviously, everywhere has its own rules for caring for seams. In our country, the suture is treated on the fifth day after the operation (if no complications have been noticed before. On the 7-8th day, the sutures are removed, the blanket on the 9th, 10th day. We treat either with a special spray, or propolis tincture, iodicerin, but not brilliant green, it terribly damages the skin, leaving real burns. Ointments, lotions, compresses and something else, these are too complicated processes. And are they necessary? In the hot season, we can inject a broad-spectrum, long-acting antibiotic (for example, Combikel or amoxicillin) 2 times and with an interval of 48 hours are enough, but this is more of a precautionary measure, usually they can do without an antibiotic. Although, probably, it all depends on the methods of the operation. In our case, cats are given 1-2 stitches.
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I think everything will work out, she’s under observation now. Then you will treat it at home, everything will heal. just keep your finger on the pulse. health to your little animal.
Healing sutures in a dog
My dog's wound was stitched up, 6 stitches were put in, one came off. 5 stitches left. Will it heal on its own?
After surgical treatment, the dog needs special care. Postoperative sutures should be observed and treated within 2 weeks. Then, in most cases, the wound heals and complete healing occurs. If the operation turns out to be difficult and extensive, the healing time increases.
If the animal does not have stitches in the postoperative wound, it is better to show the animal to the doctor to avoid complications.
The healing characteristics of the postoperative area in a pet depend on the part of the body with sutures and on the amount of surgery the animal underwent the day before. Monitor the general condition of the wound and the timing of the rupture of the suture material. In each case, the difficulty is solved individually, but a number of general principles after surgery require adherence.
Signs of inflammation of the peritoneum in a dog
Symptoms depend on the degree of damage to the body and the type of disease. Acute peritonitis in animals can be noticed by the following signs:
- constantly elevated temperature;
- lack of appetite;
- The pet's feces have an unusual color and an accompanying extremely unpleasant odor;
- body tension. If, when walking, the dog carefully and heavily moves its paws and steps on them,
- tries to pull in or cover the stomach;
- sudden weight loss of the animal and sagging abdomen;
- depression;
- fever;
- lowering blood pressure;
- dryness and pallor of mucous membranes;
- swelling;
- frequent urge to go to the toilet;
- thirst;
- tousled fur;
- hardness and bloating of the abdomen;
- heavy, rapid breathing or whining;
- diarrhea;
- in some cases vomiting.
Acute peritonitis usually lasts several weeks and in most cases is fatal. The chronic course of peritonitis is almost impossible to determine by external manifestations. The animal will simply be constantly in a state of apathy.
It will be possible to diagnose the disease and make a diagnosis only with the help of a veterinary examination, ultrasound of the animal’s abdominal cavity and radiography, but the most revealing may be a general and biochemical blood test. It should reveal a high white blood cell count. It is also advisable to take samples of the contents in the abdominal cavity to identify the disease.
Local peritonitis occurs after surgery, trauma, or less severe pancreatitis. Treatable because fluid accumulates in a small area of the peritoneum. General peritonitis is much more serious than local peritonitis, as it threatens the life of the pet. Occurs when there is perforating damage to the wall of the large intestine, in which the contents of the organ are introduced into the abdominal cavity, with injuries to the abdominal wall and rupture of the uterus.
How to care for seams
If a lot of time has passed between the application of sutures and the rupture of one, the condition at the site of the rupture does not worsen, the underlying tissue does not protrude through the rupture, care is performed according to the algorithm:
- Inspection of the wound area is performed twice a day. The skin should have a clean appearance upon examination. The edges do not diverge in different directions. There may be slight redness at the edges of the skin. In the first days after surgery, there may be a slight pinkish discharge from the wound.
- To prevent the dog from licking the operated area or trying to chew it out, a special collar or postoperative blanket is worn. This will prevent infection, divergence of wound edges and the development of a number of postoperative complications. The protective blanket ensures that the bandage containing the medicine adheres tightly to the skin.
- Treatment is carried out once daily with an aqueous antiseptic solution. It is better to use chlorhexidine for these purposes. It is possible to use a weak manganese solution or an aqueous solution of furatsilin.
- After the operation, the dog is kept in a clean, dry and warm room. Moisture and dirt should not enter the operation site.
What is not recommended to do when caring for seams?
For two weeks, the dog is not allowed off the leash during walks. If the pet feels free, overly energetic behavior will provoke the opening of a postoperative wound.
- Don't let other animals play with your dog.
- Do not allow your pet to jump or make sudden movements.
- In the postoperative period, do not bathe the animal or wet the sore spot with water.
- It is unacceptable to treat the skin with the use of creams, cosmetic and medicinal, to slow down healing.
When performing maintenance, especially with a torn seam, ensure cleanliness. If the postoperative area is heavily contaminated, it is permissible to treat it with hypertonic sodium chloride solution. There are no signs of inflammation at the surgical site. If seen, contact your veterinarian immediately.
The reason for treatment is constantly oozing fluid mixed with blood, pus, and having a strong unpleasant odor. An area of skin around the wound that is not hot to the touch indicates positive healing. Dangerous changes force the animal owner to seek specialized help.
If complications arise
If your pet is found to have suture separation and signs of protrusion of underlying tissues from the wound cavity, repeated surgical intervention is likely.
If a dog has undergone surgery on the abdominal cavity, areas of the omentum sometimes protrude from under the skin. In the latter cases, the doctor treats the protrusion, reduces it and re-stitches it. Then a fistula often forms, healing along with complete healing of the postoperative area.
If an animal has absolute contraindications to general anesthesia, the underlying tissue can grow into the skin and gradually heal the wound. Such an outcome is the most favorable scenario. The development of purulent complications leading to peritonitis and sepsis is possible.
After re-suturing, the surgical field is treated with antiseptics and bandages with Levomekol are applied. It is possible to accelerate tissue regeneration using the drug Derinat in injections. Perhaps the doctor will prescribe antibacterial drugs by injection or for oral administration.
If a lot of time has passed between the application of sutures and the rupture of one, the condition at the site of the rupture does not worsen, the underlying tissue does not protrude through the rupture, care is performed according to the algorithm:
Medical details
Experts know that peritonitis is a serious disease that threatens the life of a dog. With this pathology, nerve endings concentrated in large numbers in the peritoneal area are affected. Under the influence of pathogenic microorganisms, pain impulses lead to stimulation of the nervous system. As a result of constant and acute pain, the dog becomes exhausted and may lose consciousness.
Under the influence of vascular spasms, blood stagnates and swelling appears. The heart muscle also suffers, as it does not receive the necessary substances and cannot fully perform its functions. Exudate with purulent impurities accumulates in the peritoneum, so the abdominal cavity turns into a real focus of inflammation, where detachment of the walls occurs and ulcers appear.
Externally, similar symptoms manifest themselves in the form of increased thirst and immediate vomiting. The animal's immunity is weakened, so there is practically no natural resistance to the disease. But the walls of the peritoneum intensively absorb fluid, which leads to an even greater pathological process. This is why it is so important to limit your intake of food and even water during treatment. Any liquid entering the stomach causes necrosis on its walls and accumulation of ulcers, causing intestinal obstruction.
Caring for your dog after sterilization
How quickly your dog recovers from neutering depends largely on proper post-operative care. Your doctor will explain to you what care you need to take after sterilization. And these recommendations must be followed.
After the operation, it is necessary for the dog to remain in the hospital for some time to recover from anesthesia under the supervision of a doctor. This period lasts up to 2-3 hours, although it is believed that complete and final recovery from anesthesia ends within a day. To prevent the dog from licking the stitches, a special blanket is put on it, which will close access to the wound. It should only be removed to treat the wound.
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The dog may behave inappropriately for some time, sometimes even aggressively. Therefore, she needs to be provided with complete peace and the presence of her owner. At home, we place the dog's bedding on the floor in a quiet, secluded place. You can’t sit on your favorite chair or sofa, as the dog may fall from it. There should be a bowl of fresh water next to the litter.
If you notice blood leaking from the bandage, it is advisable to apply ice to your dog's stomach. It is placed in a plastic bag and applied to the bandage. If the bleeding does not stop, you can apply a hemostatic sponge directly to the wound. Typically, there is little or no blood leakage.
But if the bleeding does not stop using this method, but rather intensifies, contact your doctor immediately.
The day after surgery, the dog should be offered food. It can be minced meat or pate, liquid soup. Food must be given in small portions, but often. After a few days, your appetite will return and you can return to normal feeding. If the dog refuses food, it’s okay, but water should be offered constantly.
The dog becomes more active on the third day after surgery. If the seam is dry, it is better not to touch it; if it turns red, it can be treated with chlorhexine. On the seventh day, if the wound has healed, the stitches can be removed. Although recently veterinarians have been using suture material that dissolves on its own. Do not rush to remove the blanket, it can be replaced with a collar. Otherwise, the dog may lick the fresh scar and will have to be stitched again.
If you notice any warning signs, contact your doctor immediately. This may include swelling of the sutures with purulent discharge, delayed urination and defecation, fever, and frequent vomiting.
After surgery, the dog's regimen should be gentle. Walks don't have to be long. The first few days are enough for the dog to do its toilet chores.
It depends on you and your household how quickly the dog returns to normal life. Your task is to follow all the doctor’s recommendations and give the dog maximum care, attention and patience.
We spayed our dachshund at 6 months. The operation was successful, without complications. The wound healed quickly, although after a year and a half the suture material began to come out. There were already problems with bleeding, repeated surgery and my panic and hassle. How did your dog survive sterilization, please share your memories!
How quickly your dog recovers from neutering depends largely on proper post-operative care. Your doctor will explain to you what care you need to take after sterilization. And these recommendations must be followed.
Rehabilitation of a dog after surgery: care and recovery, suture
Dog after surgery
Unfortunately, our four-legged friends sometimes get sick and are forced to undergo operations of varying complexity. To completely cure your beloved pet, it is not enough to entrust it to a competent veterinarian.
After qualified medical intervention, the owner must independently care for the sick animal properly.
We will tell you what a stitch means in a dog after surgery, and how to properly care for it during the rehabilitation period.
Rehabilitation of a dog after surgery: care - general rules
Rehabilitation of a dog after surgery
The most important thing to remember is to always follow your veterinarian's advice. Strictly follow the recommendations of the doctor who performed your pet's surgery. In each specific case, dog care may vary, so it is possible that your pet will be prescribed, for example, a special diet.
Do not doubt the doctor's words. And if you are still not sure about the recommendations, consult not with friends or Internet users, but with another veterinarian who is able to assess the animal’s condition, its tests, and prescribed medications.
There are also general rules for caring for a sick pet.
Rehabilitation period
Wounded dog
Typically, the rehabilitation period after surgery lasts about 10-14 days. Only after the most complex surgical intervention, special care for the animal can last up to two months. This primarily applies to older dogs, in which the recovery of the body occurs much more slowly, and complications may arise.
Some inexperienced owners remember the well-known saying “it will heal like a dog” and think that a couple of days after a complex procedure their pet will be able to overcome high barriers and run in the morning with ease, just like before. But you shouldn't count on it.
Even if your pet appears completely healthy, do not rush to return him to his usual lifestyle, as this can lead to complications.
If the doctor prescribed two weeks of “bed rest,” it means that these recommendations must be strictly adhered to, even if you feel so “uncomfortable” and it seems that your pet is “still a big guy.”
Walks
It is better not to walk the dog for the first 24 hours after a complex operation, so as not to disturb it again. Moreover, at this time she is unlikely to want to go to the toilet, since the animal does not eat before and after the operation. Take your pet outside only if he asks, and do it very carefully.
To recover after surgery, the dog needs rest and a minimum of physical activity, but this does not mean that the pet should only be outside for 5 minutes. Give him longer walks, but don't force him to run and jump. Walk slowly, in familiar areas, and at the same time avoid the company of dogs, so that the animals, when starting a game, do not harm the sick pet.
long walks
Carefully observe the dog's behavior on the street: if he shows with all his appearance that it is difficult for him to walk for a long time, do not force him to do it.
Take your pet outside for a short time, but more often. Please note: if during rehabilitation you give your pet medications with a diuretic effect, he needs to be walked at least 4-5 times a day. And, of course, you can’t scold him if, without getting outside in a timely manner, he defecates at home.
Do not force the dog to endure for a long time, as bladder pain will negatively affect the general condition of the animal and slow down the body’s recovery process.
If you have small children, be sure to warn them that the dog should not be disturbed for play. Firstly, the animal needs to be provided with peace, and secondly, a sick pet that experiences discomfort can become aggressive. To protect both the dog and children from injury and stress, it is better to ask little fidgets not to disturb the animal for at least two weeks after the operation.
If your dog has a catheter on his paw, keep it and the protective bandage clean, regularly treat the area with an antiseptic, and wrap it with plastic wrap before each walk to prevent dirt or water from getting into the catheter. Try to clean your home more often.
Feeding
Dog food
Follow the feeding recommendations your veterinarian gives you. Even if the new dog diet is too troublesome for you, be patient at least during the rehabilitation period. Your care will allow the dog to recover faster.
The diet may vary depending on the type of surgery. But there are also general rules. The dog should not be fed or watered for several hours after surgery. This is especially important if the surgical intervention was in the abdominal cavity or the animal has undergone complex anesthesia.
Then you need to give food in very small portions and often (3-4 times a day). In addition, food should be fresh, light and preferably liquid.
If you give your pet dry food, soak it in warm water so that he doesn't have to chew and also to ease the digestion process.
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