Spaying your puppy is a critical step in preventing unwanted litters and a significant aspect of responsible pet ownership. After the surgery, it’s crucial to ensure a smooth puppy spay recovery for your furry friend. In this blog post, we’ll provide essential tips for a successful puppy spay recovery, helping your young pup get back on their paws in no time.
Follow All Post-Op Instructions:
The TCAP team will provide you with specific post-operative care instructions. It will be a yellow sheet that is reviewed with you at the time of pick up.
These guidelines are tailored to your puppy’s needs and are essential to follow. These instructions include information about feeding, activity restrictions, what signs of complications to look for, and TCAP’s walk-in recheck hours.
TCAP provides free rechecks during any of our posted walk-in vaccine hours. If you have misplaced your post-operative instructions, visit: Post Operative Care.
Monitor the Incision Regularly
The post-op instructions contain several essential instructions, but chief among them is monitoring your pet’s incision. After the surgery, regularly check the surgical site for any signs of swelling, redness, bleeding, or discharge.
If you notice any concerning changes or if your puppy appears to be in pain, contact TCAP’s post-operative line (940) 395-4306, or bring your puppy in for a free recheck.
Manage Your Pet's Recovery
Create a quiet, comfortable space for your puppy to recover. Keep them in a clean, dry, and warm area. A cozy bed and some familiar toys can help keep your puppy calm and content.
If your puppy lives in a household with other pets or children that they like to play with, it is advised that you keep your puppy in an isolated area during their recovery. Rambunctious play, jumping, or running can cause strain on your puppy’s incision, leading to swelling that can either delay their recovery process or create a need for corrective surgery.
When you take your puppy out to the bathroom, please keep them on a leash and only let them out there long enough to do their business.
Recheck Hours
TCAP provides free rechecks during any of our posted walk-in vaccine hours. Pets brought in for a recheck will receive priority service, meaning that you will not need to wait in the main vaccine line. If you need to bring your pet in for a recheck, please just let a TCAP staff member know that you are there for a recheck, and they will guide you through the process.
A puppy’s spay recovery is a manageable process with the right care and attention. By following these tips and adhering to your post-operative instructions, you can help ensure a smooth healing process for your young canine friend.