how long is recovery from surgery for a male dog when they get fixed?

Question

my 2 year old lab is getting neutered tomorrow and i had a trip planned with him.how much rest will he need and how soon will he be back to normal?

Answer 1

Preparation
Before the procedure is performed, the fur in front of the scrotum is clipped or plucked and the skin is washed with either povidone-iodine (e.g., Betadine®, a potent antiseptic) or chlorhexiderm (an antiseptic commonly found in animal shampoo).
Sterility is essential to prevent infection. The surgeon scrubs his or her hands and forearms and puts on a sterile gown and gloves. The instruments and tools used before, during, and after the surgery are sterilized.

Anesthesia
Neutering is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the pet is unconscious while the surgery is performed. In most cases, the animal is given an intravenous injection and then is intubated (i.e., a tube is inserted through the nose or mouth into the airway). Intubation maintains a patent airway and allows mechanical ventilation throughout the procedure.

Anesthesia poses a small risk for death, although it is generally safe. The drugs that are used are also used in people. The animal is closely monitored throughout the entire procedure (e.g., EKG, blood pressure monitor).

Surgery
Neutering takes from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the animal. Pets that have only one descended testicle may require more extensive surgery if the undescended testicle is inside the abdomen.

Complications
Possible complications following surgery include bleeding and infection. Pet owners should monitor their pets carefully for several days following surgery. Bleeding, swelling, redness, or discharge from the surgery site, should be reported to the veterinarian.

Recovery
In some cases, the animal can go home shortly after surgery and, in other cases, it must remain in the hospital overnight. This policy varies among veterinary hospitals. Whether the animal stays in the hospital, or goes home, the incision should be checked twice daily for signs of infection.

The pet's activities should be restricted for the first week or so following surgery. Dogs should be walked on a leash and not allowed to run or roam. Pets should be protected from stressful environments (e.g., excitement, extreme temperatures). After the first week, the animals can resume their normal activities. Pets can resume regular meals the day after surgery. Pet owners who are concerned about their pet's appetite or weight should talk to the veterinarian.

If the pet has external sutures or staples, they are removed by the veterinarian, usually 10 to 14 days after surgery. If medications are prescribed, label directions should be followed carefully. Call the veterinarian if there are any problems or questions.

Answer 2

Agree with Terisu.

Normally a male dog is up and at 'em the next day or the day after that, but if there's a complication, follow your vet's advice.

Neutering is much less major surgery than spaying a female animal. It's just a quick snip-snip and after the dog recovers from the anesthesia, he's usually fine.

Answer 3

They should be kept contained pretty much for the first 4 or 5 days so they are not jumping around and bust out the stitches. After that they are usually okay, but still no strenous exercise until the stitches come out at 10 days. After that everything is okay. The dog usually feels okay after a couple of days and will do anything if you let him.

Answer 4

It usually take about 24 hours for the anesthesia to completely wear off. Then they don't usually know anything happened. You will just want to watch that he doesn't lick and chew at the incision other than that they can manage to do whatever they want.

Females you have to watch a little more because it is an invasive surgery.

Answer 5

The day of the surgery he will do most of his recovering. Allow a couple days after that of down time, then he should be okay.

Ask the vet for verification, though. Longer time will be needed if there are any complications, and it might depend on the activity level of your dog.

Answer 6

From surgery until he's back to normal a couple of days, about a week for the hormones to shut off and he mellows out.

Answer 7

males take almost no time to recover because their surgery is non-invasive. I would say let him rest over the weekend. he'll be fine.
spaying a female is an invasive surgery and takes longer to recover from.
As bob barker would say thanks for doing your part to help control the pet population!!

Answer 8

i just had my dobbie spayed last week....the stitches have to stay in for 8-10 days...your dog is not supposed to do any hard running, jumping or licking no baths either.........the day i picked her up all she did was sleep all day but she was back to her normal self the next day

Answer 9

i had my cocker spaniel neuterued when he was about 1 yr and ahlf old. he was totally out of it for about 1 day and half. then graudally went back to normal. i think about 4 to 5 days he was back to normal. but be careful what kind of stiches he gets. they are suppose to come off by themselves, but on mine they were put on so tight, that i had to go back for them to take them off.

Answer 10

1 day at the most.