My 11 month Matese is getting spayed tomorrow morning and coming home tomorrow night I was wondering if you guys that have had it done to your dog has any tips for me about after care? Anything you reccommend me doing that worked for you guys? My maltese is verrry sensitive (couldnt even handle a shot..had to have asprin and didnt eat or sleep for a day because she was in pain lol) so im hoping this goes a little better..pain wise.
Thanks!
2007-02-15 05:02:46 · 5 answers · asked by buddrfly421 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Keep her quiet and calm. Don't let her jump or run or she may end up ripping her stitches. Your vet should also give you instructions to follow after surgery. Thank you for being a responsible pet owner!
2007-02-15 05:09:41 · answer #1 · answered by Marjory Stewart Baxter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unusual for dogs to have a reaction to a vaccination. It may have been the vaccine that was causing her problems, not the shot. So, hopefully things will go better with the spaying.
Your vet should give you advice on care, feeding post-op, and what to watch for. Generally you will need to keep the dog subdued for a few days - no major games of fetch or that sort of thing. Most dogs seem to feel like themselves again in a couple of days.
2007-02-15 13:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for getting your dog spayed. In the long run, your dog will be healthier and happier for it. When you bring her home, she'll probably be very tired and sore. She may remain this way for as long as a week. It's important to just give her a soft bed in her crate to lie in, and make sure she has lots of fresh water available.
Don't worry, it's normal for her to be acting drowsy and tired after any operation. She will get over it. It's just up to you to make her nice and comfortable while the effects of surgery wear off. Your vet will probably give you tips and instructions as well, be sure to ask them questions.
2007-02-15 13:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her quiet and make sure that she doesn't bother the surgery site. You might want to ask your vet about giving her a baby aspirin, or some Rimadyl (doggie aspirin).
My parents have a maltese puppy...their second Maltese....they are such a great breed of dog!!
2007-02-15 13:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I guess your dog has been spayed by now but you should just do as your vet tells you they'll be able to help you with this
2007-02-19 13:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by mjaynor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋