How Do You Take Care Of A Spayed Puppy?
Spaying is a procedure that removes a dogs ovaries and uterus through a small incision in the dog’s abdomen. This is a routine surgery, but a major one, and requires the use of general anesthesia. After your veterinarian has spayed your dog and she is safely back in your care, she will need close monitoring for the next few days. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your pet’s recovery is as comfortable and problem free as possible. Check the incision site two times a day. The incision site is located in the center of the dog’s stomach, between her hind legs. The incision site will be red and slightly swollen, but there should be no pus, foul odor, drainage or bleeding. Redness and swelling should subside with each day, virtually disappearing by the seventh day. Deter your dog from licking or biting her stitches. An Elizabethan collar physically prevents the dog’s head from reaching her incision, while bitter apple spray makes the area unappealing to the taste buds. Admin
