poor Baby - we were sent home with painkillers - Cheri hardly needed anything the next day but I know in a pinch - my vet has told me use Johnsons Baby Asprin - you can try 1/4 and then maybe another 1/4 in a few hours if she's still hurting ...and no bath for 14 days - I think Cheri had one after 12 - but you can use a wipe on her to try to get rid of the odor - but not on or near the stitches - Are they disolving stitches ? I can't believe they didn't give you some printed instructions -
I found this and it has GREAT POST Surgical instructions -
http://www.snap-nc.org/Discharge.PDF then here is this
Post Operative Care
The following will help answer the most common questions that arise after these operations.
PAIN:
An animal's pain threshold is much higher than a human's. Therefore, animals do not exhibit as much discomfort following surgery.
LICKING AT INCISION:
Animals will often lick at the site of the incision. This is usually due to itching caused by being closely shaven. Occasionally it can be a result of irritation from the suture material. You can be supplied with a bitter tasting cream that can be applied directly to the incision if licking becomes a problem. A bandage can be applied over the incision of females if the cream does not help. An Elizabethan ("cone") collar can also be used if needed.
BLEEDING:
A small amount of sepage will occasionally occur at the incision site. This happens because of blood pooling under the skin. When the animal moves, a drop or two will discharge through the sutures. If bleeding is excessive or continues for more than 12 hours, please notify us.
INCISION SITE:
Occasionally a hard lump will appear at the site of the incision. This is often due to the body reacting to the suture material or can be a result of blood pooling under the skin. If it gets noticeably large, please call. When the external sutures are removed, the lump quickly disappears
RESPONSE TO ANESTHETIC:
Each animal recovers from the anesthetic at a different rate. Some animals are back to normal within 24 hours while others may take as long as 3-4 days to recuperate. Your pet will not be discharged from the hospital if he/she is unable to walk out. However, some animals may still stagger slightly upon release. We feel that your pet will recover from surgery faster if the convalescent time is spent at home.
FEEDING:
Do not feed your pet for at least three (3) hours after returning home. Food for the first 24 hours should be limited to 1/4 the normal amount. During the second day, offer normal amounts of food at the accustomed times. Excitement and overfeeding can cause vomiting.
MISCELLANEOUS:
All external sutures will be removed in ten (10) days. Cat castrations do not require a suture appointment. Notify the Center if any of the following occur:
Vomiting after 24 hours
Diarrhea
Refusal to eat after 48 hours.
Severe pain
Any evidence of bleeding
Continuous licking or pulling at the sutures