Care Sheet: Caring for Your Pet After Surgery

Good home care after surgery helps your pet heal quickly and comfortably. Always follow the specific instructions your vet gives you; these are general guidelines.

The first 24 hours

• Keep your pet in a warm, quiet room. Some drowsiness is normal after anaesthesia.

• Offer a small amount of water and a light meal when your vet says it is okay.

• Keep children and other pets away so your pet can rest.

Caring for the wound

• Check the wound twice a day. A little redness is normal.

• Use the cone or recovery suit to stop licking or chewing.

• Keep the wound clean and dry. No baths until your vet says so.

Activity

• Limit running, jumping and stairs for the period your vet advises.

• Take dogs out on a lead for short toilet walks only.

Call us if you notice

• Swelling, discharge, bleeding or a bad smell from the wound

• Stitches that have come open

• Not eating for more than a day, vomiting, or unusual tiredness

• Signs of pain such as crying, restlessness or hiding

Give medicines exactly as prescribed and come back for your follow-up check.

Questions? Blue Cross Vets Clinic, G Block 115/116, Sector 12, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, is open every day from 10am to 7pm. WhatsApp us at +91 81690 67671.