Post Surgical Care for Dogs / Cats / Rabbits
POST-SURGERY CARE INSTRUCTIONS Cat spay incision site, buried sutures Thank you for spaying or neutering your dog / cat / rabbit. You have contributed to the possible decrease of future homeless animals in your country. CHECKLIST FOR THE FOLLOWING DURING RECOVERY PERIOD 1.) Presence of blood - no bleeding should be observed with your pet after procedure. 2.) Pale gums - normally the gums are pink in color. 3.) Respiratory problems – no difficulty breathing/no gasping of breath 4.) Loss of Appetite Pets may not eat on the night they return home from surgery. If the animal does not eat on the day of discharge from surgery, give food and water on the next day. For rabbits, after 4 hours post-surgery, recommended to resume normal feeding activity 5.) Cool or warm to the touch – Normal temperature range 38.5-39.5 degrees Celsius KINDLY AVOID INJURY AT INCISION SITE · Some sutures are buried. Some stitches may be found on the outside of the surgery si
