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 dog is not awake from anesthesia, the dog’s eyes are open. You can use some eye drops appropriately to avoid drying of the cornea.
4. When the dog is not awake from anesthesia, pay attention to the dog's breathing. If it suddenly becomes too fast or there is water or blood-colored substance in the nostrils, it may indicate 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. Dogs 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 dog is healthy, he will usually be fully awake after 3 hours, and the stitches can be removed successfully after 7 days, and the incision will be invisible.
11. There is no need to feed the dog more food just after surgery, as long as the owner gives the dog appropriate and nutritious food. Of course, it is very important for dogs to replenish blood after surgery. The most effective food for replenishing blood is liver. You can cook more liver for dogs to replenish blood.
12. Owners can try to choose poultry liver. Compared with other types of liver, the nutrients of poultry liver are easier for dogs to absorb. You should also feed your dog some probiotics, which contain a variety of beneficial intestinal bacteria, to help your dog regulate his stomach and prevent him from overeating and becoming overweight after neutering.
13. Don’t feel guilty because your dog is neutered. Be responsive to your pet’s requests, and even buy a lot of snacks as “supplements.” This can easily lead to dog obesity.
