When you don't want the little furry to have puppies, the best thing to do is take her to the vet to have her cast. During the intervention, the reproductive glands will be removed, so that not only will all risk of pregnancy be eliminated, but also the bitch will no longer be in heat.
Thus, you can enjoy a very special relationship, because if it is taught and sociable we can let it loose in the park or on the beach without having to worry about anything; And that's not to mention that it tends to become calmer 🙂. But, for everything to go well, it is very important to pamper yourself during the post-operative period. Therefore, if you have just had your friend operate, then we will tell you how to care for a newly neutered dog.
Take her to a quiet room
Once you are home, the first thing you have to do is leave her in a room where she can be calm and relaxed, especially if you are still under the effects of anesthesia. It is very important that you put her on a comfortable bed and cover her with a blanket, because until she is fully awake she will not be able to regulate her body temperature and, even if it is summer, she could get cold. For this reason, it is also very important that there are no cold drafts. Yes you can have the heating on (in fact, it is something that will be very good), but do not plug in the fan or turn on the air conditioning, nor, either, open the windows.
In the event that there are children or other animals in the home, until the dog cannot move, it will be better not to disturb her.
Provide food and water
Although during that same day the most normal thing is that he does not want to drink or eat, from the second he will do it again. Thus, you have to leave a drinker and a full feeder, if possible with wet dog food. Dry food does not smell as much or taste as much as cans, so you may not want it.
You should not force her to eat, but if more than two days have passed and she has not done so, it will be necessary to take her to the vet otherwise your health could be in danger.
Don't leave her alone
For at least the first 24 hours after surgery, you should not leave her alone at any time. Most likely, she will spend a lot of time sleeping, but it is easy for her to end up hurting herself if no one is watching. In addition, he needs someone to be by his side to keep him company and give him affection.
If you have to leave the house, for example, to work, ask someone to be with her.
Prevents licking wounds
After the intervention, the vet may have put an Elizabethan collar on him, but if not, ask him to put it on or buy one at pet stores. Other options are to get an inflatable neck pad, which will prevent you from turning your head, or to put on a t-shirt.
It is convenient not to lickas the wounds could become infected. Healthy wounds look dry, without any discharge from the cut. In the event that it smells bad, pus or blood comes out, and if the dog looks sad or listless, it must be taken to the vet for examination and treatment.
In addition, you should give him the painkillers prescribed by the professional.
Go back to your daily routine, but calmly
After four or five days, the most normal thing is that the dog wants to return to her normal routine. This means that you will want to go out, to play, ... in short, to live as a dog 🙂. But since the surgery is still very recent you you will have to watch her a little and prevent her from getting hurt. Thus, you will have to:
- Help her get in and out of the car.
- Take her out for a walk, but taking short walks of no more than ten minutes.
- Do not play roughly.
Thus, little by little, you can return to your normal life.