After Surgery

Quiet Recovery Space: Keep your pet indoors in a warm, quiet area away from children and other animals.
Behavior: Your pet may seem sleepy, wobbly, vocal, or slightly irritable as the anesthesia wears off. These effects are normal and should subside within 24 hours.
Food & Water: Offer your pet’s regular food and water after arriving home. Nausea is common, and appetite may take up to 48 hours to return to normal.
Tattoo Mark: You may notice a small green tattoo on your pet’s abdomen. This is a standard indicator that your pet has been sterilized.
Minor Bleeding: A small amount of blood immediately following surgery can be normal. If bleeding is excessive or continues, please contact us.

Rest & Activity: Your pet must remain calm and have restricted activity for 10 days after surgery. Avoid running, jumping, or vigorous play. Strenuous movement can cause swelling, incision opening, or premature suture breakdown, which may require additional medical care at your expense.
Incision Care:
- Check the incision twice daily for redness, swelling, or discharge. Mild redness and swelling are normal during healing.
- Keep the incision dry. Do not bathe your pet or allow swimming for at least 10–14 days.
E-Collar Use:
- Do not allow your pet to lick, scratch, or chew at the incision site.
- Dogs must wear an Elizabethan collar (E-collar) at all times until the incision is fully healed.
- Licking or chewing can cause infection, wound reopening, or costly complications that will be your responsibility.
Males Post-Surgery:
- Male dogs and cats can still impregnate unspayed females for up to one month after surgery. Keep them separated during this period.