1. Do not leave the hospital before your golden retriever is fully awake from anesthesia after sterilization. If you still feel drowsy for a long time after temporarily waking up and going home, it is best to take him back to the hospital in time.
2. Keep warm before and after recovery from anesthesia, but do not overheat, because the dog's body temperature regulation ability is very poor during anesthesia.
3. When the golden retriever is not awake from anesthesia, the eyes of the golden retriever are open. You can use some eye drops appropriately to avoid drying of the cornea.
4. When the golden retriever is not awake from anesthesia, pay attention to the golden retriever's breathing. If it suddenly becomes too fast or there is water or blood-colored substance in the nostrils, it may indicate that there may be pulmonary edema, and you should immediately notify the doctor for emergency treatment. If the breathing is very weak or has long intervals, the doctor should also be notified to take resuscitation measures.
5. During the recovery period from anesthesia, some dogs may be unconsciously excited or walking. Pay attention to care and protection to avoid falling, falling or being bruised.
6. The golden retriever should not be given food or drink within 8 hours after surgery to avoid choking due to incomplete recovery of swallowing function.
7. After the operation, let the dog rest in a quiet and clean environment, keep the incision dry, and try to avoid the dog from tearing the incision due to strenuous exercise. To prevent it from licking and biting the incision, methods such as Elizabethan collars and mouth masks can be used .
8. High-quality nutritious food should be given after surgery to promote incision healing.
9. Observe the incision carefully and change the dressing as required by the doctor. If infection is found at the incision, it should be taken back to the hospital promptly.
10. Sutures should be removed strictly according to the time prescribed by the doctor. It should be done by professionals. Do not do it yourself to avoid infection.
If the golden retriever is healthy, he will usually be fully awake after 3 hours, and the stitches can be removed smoothly after 7 days, and the incision will be invisible.
