Pet surgeries: Tips to help Them Recover
Are you preparing your dog or cat for pet surgery? Surgery can be scary, but an essential part of pet care for owners. Some surgeries are preventative, while others may be to resolve a medical issue or alleviate pain. Visit Jane Animal Hospital in Toronto to schedule or discuss your pet’s surgical procedure.
Some Common Pet Surgeries:
Talk to your doctor about the risks associated with surgery for your pet. Many factors play a role in your pet’s prognosis, such as age, weight, and medical history- like humans! Some very common pet surgeries include spaying and neutering your pet to prevent pregnancy and dental extractions. Often-times, the real risk lies in the anesthesia protocol; talk to your veterinarian to learn more.
Veterinary Recovery Tips:
Help your pet heal fast with some basic tips that can help your dog or cat recover.
- Confine, crate, or isolate your pet somewhere quiet and secure for their recovery.
- Make sure to follow the aftercare instructions precisely and protect the incision site from licking with a plastic ‘E-Collar’ from your vet. The E-Collars are not pleasant, but the more your pet wears it, the less it will bother them.
- Pay attention to diet and facilitate gentle exercise for your pet, like a moderate walk. Plan on feeding them a bland diet, chicken and rice is often recommended by your vet.
- Supervise them; plan on being around after your pet’s surgery. Try to keep them inside as much as you can for their own safety.
- Manage their pain with medications. Talk to your vet to learn more.
Take any and all surgical procedures seriously. Follow aftercare directions to the letter; failure to comply with the veterinarian’s instructions could lead to complications, like an infection.
Does your pet need surgery of some kind? Call us today to consult with our veterinary staff.
We want to help you and your pet get through surgery and put your dog or cat on the road to recovery fast! Call Jane Animal Hospital in Toronto at 416-762-5558 to schedule examinations, consults, and surgery for your pet today.
