What should you pay attention to after your dog has been neutered in the hospital?

Neutering a dog is a relatively simple operation and should be ok in one hour. After surgery, dogs are generally under anesthesia, their eyes can be opened, and their breathing is even. So what should you pay attention to after your dog has been neutered in the hospital?

1. Do not leave the hospital before your dog fully wakes up from anesthesia. If you still feel drowsy for a long time after temporarily waking up and going home, it is best to take him back to the hospital in time.

2. Keep warm before and after recovery from anesthesia, but do not overheat, because the dog’s body temperature regulation ability is very poor during anesthesia.

3. When the dog is not awake from anesthesia, the dog’s eyes are open, so some eye drops can be used appropriately to avoid drying of the cornea.

4. When the dog is not awake from anesthesia, pay attention to the dog's breathing. If it suddenly becomes too fast or there is water or blood-colored substance in the nostrils, it may indicate pulmonary edema, and you should immediately notify the doctor for emergency treatment. If the breathing is very weak or has long intervals, the doctor should also be notified to take resuscitation measures.

5. During the recovery period from anesthesia, some dogs may be unconsciously excited or walking. Pay attention to care and protection to avoid falling, falling or bruises.

6. Dogs should not be given food or drink within 8 hours after surgery to avoid choking due to incomplete recovery of swallowing function.

7. After the operation, let the dog rest in a quiet and clean environment, keep the incision dry, and try to avoid the dog from tearing the incision due to violent exercise. To prevent it from licking and biting the incision, methods such as Elizabethan collars and mouth masks can be used.

8. High-quality nutritious food should be given after surgery to promote incision healing.

9. Observe the incision carefully and change the dressing as required by the doctor. If infection is found at the incision, it should be taken back to the hospital promptly.

10. The stitches should be removed strictly according to the time prescribed by the doctor. It should be done by professionals. Do not do it yourself to avoid infection.

If the dog is healthy, he will usually be fully awake after 3 hours. The stitches can be removed successfully after 7 days, and the incision will be invisible. Although the dog has since become an "asexual dog", the trouble of mating in heat has been greatly reduced, and the dog's life span will also be extended. So, in the long run, it's worth it.