Can my dog go outside although she has stitches from being spayed? or would it not be the best idea incase of infections.
2007-10-09 19:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by Just Here To Help 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Going outside only to use the bathroom, but keep an eye on her so she doesn't get in the dirt. It is only for a week to 10 days at most before they come out.
2007-10-09 19:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by f1mudvayne29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re: Stitches
There is no problem with letting your dog go outside. What we tell the people who come to pick up their dog after being spayed is the dog can lick the stitches, just keep an eye to make sure that she doesn't pull the stitches out and do not bathe the dog for at least 10 days or until the stitches come out. If your dog likes water or you have a ditch or pond where the dog has access to, do not let her near it. If the stitches get wet, it can lead to infection, but licking is ok. If your dog needs a bath before the stitches come out, the pet store usually sells wipes that are used when an owner cannot bathe a pet for some reason or to refresh the pet in between bathings.
2007-10-10 00:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only to go to the toilet. when my two dogs got spayed we left them in the shed- as they were outside but indoors. The vet should of told you what and what nots. But the main thing is dont let them get dirt or anything else into the stitches or near them due to causing of infections.
hope this helps :)
2007-10-09 19:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by sar rahh+ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she can go outside to potty, there's just as many germs on your floors as there are outside.. actually its probably cleaner outside because sunlight kills alot of bacteria! You should have gotton some post-op instructions from your vet that included how to clean the stitches and what to look for incase of infection.
2007-10-09 20:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Nekkid Truth! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is fine to go outside and short walks ... dogs heal very quickly after 2 days the subcutaneous skin will be closed over she will be fine ... obviously you dont want her rolling in the dirt but she is safe to go out side
Just make sure you check it often to make sure its not red or swollen and that no stiches have been pulled out.
She'll be fine :)
2007-10-09 19:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by roxygrrl1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends dane have been given bit on the foot via yet another dogs and her one pad chop up way open. Vet pronounced no stitches, that they had purely rip out. so as that they wiped sparkling it, positioned antibiotic creme, and a mild bandage on, then wrapped the foot in a sparkling plastic bag and taped it as much as her leg (so she would desire to bypass outdoors with out having the foot all muddy). had to cut back a small hollow interior the precise of the bag to set unfastened moisture or it may sweat and get gunky in there at as quickly as. Crate relax is important to enable it heal with out being walked on too plenty..... stable luck!
2016-10-08 22:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how recently you got her spayed; however, she was most likely rather drowsy from the operation. Once she can walk around comfortably, even if she isn't back to her previous energetic self, you can start taking her for short walks. Make sure they don't tire her out excessively.
2007-10-09 23:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, she can go outside. I would try to keep her in as much as possible though. Try not to let her jump up on stuff for 2 days, lift her if she wants to get on stuff. Thank you for fixing your dog
2007-10-13 18:19:39 · answer #8 · answered by sunluvr_1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take her out on a leash to go to the bathroom,and in a few days,for short walks,but I wouldn't just let her out by herself.
2007-10-09 19:45:23 · answer #9 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to keep her inside unless she needs to go to the toilet. You don't want the area getting dirty or wet.
2007-10-09 19:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by Shell&Jas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋