Ace of Spays

Post-op Care - Ace of Spays

What to Do After Surgery

  • Offer water Immediately

  • Offer a small amount of canned/wet food when you get home. Feed 1⁄2 meal later.

  • Resume normal feeding in the morning.

  • Pets that have not been given extra pain medications may not eat for a day or two.

  • No over-the counter pain medications. TOXIC!

  • Keep outdoor-dwelling pets Inside for 10 days, Wild/feral cats for 24 hours.

  • Keep warm. Avoid heating pads.

  • No exercise (running, jumping, playing) for 10 days. Dogs: Allow short walks on
    a leash as needed. Cats: Confine to a small area

  • No baths for 10 days

  • E-Collar for 10 days.

When to Call the Vet

  • A pet that is unwilling to move around

  • A “lump” near the incision that disappears when pushed on or that is accompanied by poor appetite

  • Anything protruding from the incision.

  • Bleeding or discharge from the vaginal area

  • More than a few drops of blood the night of surgery or any bleeding thereafter

  • Severe swelling (over 3 times the size the testicles had been) of the scrotum.

  • Decreased appetite that lasts more than 24 hours.

  • Skin discoloration, pus or a highly painful swelling around the incision.

  • Anything that has you concerned. Trust your instincts: When in doubt, call the vet!

Detailed Information about Dispensed Meds

Please click HERE to read about any medications we have prescribed prior to administering them.

Post-Operative Questions and Emergencies

All post-operative care is at the pet owner’s expense.

Non-Urgent: (609) 267-2111 or e-mail info@aceofspays.com. Include photos where relevant. Check google for our office hours or text Dr. Cobb if concerned.

Urgent: Dr. Cobb’s cell phone number is on your invoice. She prefers text messages. If she doesn’t respond, contact an urgent care or emergency hospital like the one of these:

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