Incision Care

• Check the incision site daily for the next seven (7) days. Redness and swelling should be minimal but can occur for a few days after surgery. Males may appear as if they still have testicles. This is normal swelling that will decrease gradually.

• Expect slight bleeding from the scrotum of a neutered male for the first 24 hours.

• Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision. Your pet must wear a cone or recovery suit for at least one week, especially when unsupervised. If the collar is removed the incision can be damaged causing complications such as surgical site destruction, infection, or swelling which can require emergency care.

• No suture removal is necessary since incisions are held together with dissolvable sutures or glue.

• Do not clean or apply topical ointment to the incision site.

Will my foster pet get pain meds?

There maybe pain medications to give after surgery. Cats normally do not require pain meds after surgery. Dogs are more likely to get post operation pain meds. Metacam liquid is a anti-inflammatory pain medication that starts the morning after surgery. Please give 1 syringe full squirted into the mouth with food once a day for 3 days. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out via text hotline.

Healing Process

The following photos are visual examples of what you should encounter after surgery and days after having your pet spayed or neutered. If you see anything that looks unusual or you are concerned about, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.