People perform big snip on their dogs because of many reasons. To some, neutering may be caused by your desire not to let your dog father puppies. Others may be inspired by the dog’s unbecoming behavior, countering the spread of some diseases or to simply reduce conflicts with other dogs. Whichever the reason, you should know what to expect after dog neutering.
The following should be expected.
- Nausea and Lack of Appetite
Your pet might not eat anything on the first day of neutering. If this happens, let the dog go without a meal. The dog can’t and won’t die over a day’s meal missed. It is natural for some dogs not to eat that day.
Swelling of Scrotum
A few days after the surgery, your dog will swell the scrotum. Naturally, you should expect the scrotum to collapse after the operation but this is not the case. Don’t worry about this development. It’s part of the dog’s healing process.
- Licking the Stitches
Normally, some dogs will at some point start licking the stitches. Again, this is normal for some dogs. Don’t feel alarmed. Instead, put a shame mask on the dog to prevent this from happening.
- So Much Play Shortly After
A day or two after the incision, the dog might become very playful. Again, don’t mistake the playfulness for madness. However, restrict your pet from so much play. This kind of play might not be good for the stitches.
- Flattening of Scrotum
Days later, the scrotum of your dog will flatten as you would have kept hoping. After swelling of the scrotum, most people will keep hoping for this moment of flattening. It’ll finally come. Adult dogs will flap their skin due to the emptiness of the scrotum.
It’s good and advisable to keep yourself informed of what to expect after dog neutering so that you don’t keep calling your veterinary doctor.
