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QuestionCan I leave my dog alone after being spayed?
Brian Bourquin, DVMBrian Bourquin, better known as “Dr. B” to his clients, is a Veterinarian and the Owner of Boston Veterinary Clinic, a pet health care and veterinary clinic with three locations, South End/Bay Village, the Seaport, and Brookline, Massachusetts. Boston Veterinary Clinic specializes in primary veterinary care, including wellness and preventative care, sick and emergency care, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry. The clinic also provides specialty services in behavior, nutrition, and alternative pain management therapies using acupuncture, and therapeutic laser treatments. Boston Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital and Boston’s first Fear Free Certified Clinic. Brian has over 19 years of veterinary experience and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.
VeterinarianFor very short periods, but keep in mind you'll need to supervise her to make sure she's calm and not doing too much physical activity, like jumping around or playing off-leash. -
QuestionWhat can I give my dog for pain after being spayed?Brian Bourquin, DVMBrian Bourquin, better known as “Dr. B” to his clients, is a Veterinarian and the Owner of Boston Veterinary Clinic, a pet health care and veterinary clinic with three locations, South End/Bay Village, the Seaport, and Brookline, Massachusetts. Boston Veterinary Clinic specializes in primary veterinary care, including wellness and preventative care, sick and emergency care, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry. The clinic also provides specialty services in behavior, nutrition, and alternative pain management therapies using acupuncture, and therapeutic laser treatments. Boston Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital and Boston’s first Fear Free Certified Clinic. Brian has over 19 years of veterinary experience and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.
VeterinarianTalk to your veterinarian about your options. They may recommend a mild sedative to keep them relaxed while the incision site heals. Keeping your dog in a dark, quiet room will also help them stay calm during recovery. -
QuestionHow do I keep my dog from licking stitches without a cone?Brian Bourquin, DVMBrian Bourquin, better known as “Dr. B” to his clients, is a Veterinarian and the Owner of Boston Veterinary Clinic, a pet health care and veterinary clinic with three locations, South End/Bay Village, the Seaport, and Brookline, Massachusetts. Boston Veterinary Clinic specializes in primary veterinary care, including wellness and preventative care, sick and emergency care, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry. The clinic also provides specialty services in behavior, nutrition, and alternative pain management therapies using acupuncture, and therapeutic laser treatments. Boston Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital and Boston’s first Fear Free Certified Clinic. Brian has over 19 years of veterinary experience and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.
VeterinarianTry using a no-lick spray on the stitches or putting your dog in an old t-shirt that's large enough to cover the incision. It's extremely important that the dog isn't able to lick the wound while it heals, so if these don't work talk to your vet about other solutions. -
QuestionHow long does it take for a dog to get over spaying?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThe recovery time from the spay operation is 10 - 14 days, which is also when the sutures are removed. Most dogs are quiet and sore for the first 2 - 3 days, and gradually return to normal in the following days. It's a good idea to treat her gently for a full month following surgery, which allows the wall of her belly to knit together nice and strongly, and decreases the risk of complications at a later date. -
QuestionIs excessive panting normal after a dog has been spayed?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianExcessive panting after surgery is a sign of pain or discomfort. Speak to your vet about what pain relief she has already had, and what would be safe to give as a top up painkiller. Try to keep her rested, so that she doesn't stretch her tummy which will tug on the sutures and cause further discomfort.
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