Pet Care after Spay or Neuter Surgery

If you are a pet owner and live in the Columbia, SC, area, the caring and professional staff on our team at Ambassador Animal Hospital are here to help with all your pet care needs.

Getting pet surgery can sometimes be a difficult decision but the decision to spay or neuter is usually the right option for your pet. Like any surgical procedure, though, there is some aftercare involved to help promote an easier and safer recovery.

Spay and Neuter Surgery Aftercare

The good news is our local animal hospital can help with your spaying and neutering needs, including help with concerns like pain management and pet safety tips for care following these types of procedures. Here are a few tips to help your pet following a neutering or spaying procedure:

●             Pets should stay in a calm environment while they are recovering from the after surgery.

●             Nourishment and water is only needed in small portions during the first 24 hours after the procedure.

●             A lack of appetite and vomiting are normal reactions to anesthesia. This only becomes a concern if the condition persists after the first day.

●             Look for excessive swelling, oozing, and redness around the incision and do not allow your pet to lick the incision site.

●             Try to ensure your pet stays in a sanitary and clean environment for the first week after getting spayed or neutered.

●             Avoid bathing for sometime after the surgery.

Get Preventative Care, Pain Management, and Pet Safety Tips from a Vet Near You at Our Animal Hospital

If you live in or around Columbia, SC, and are considering having your pet neutered or have questions about the procedure, our friendly team at Ambassador Animal Hospital can help. Contact us to learn more and schedule an appointment today. Call us at (803) 787-3840 for preventative care, pain management, and pet safety tips from a vet near you. Our animal hospital is here to help.