You will probably be surprised at how quickly she feels better. First day at home is usually a little tough on them. Candy was walking around fine when I brought her home. My biggest challenge was keeping her from being too active and jumping. Ben, on the other hand cried like a baby when he came home from neutering. But by the 3rd day he was just like normal.
The vet should give you directions on after care. I did carry mine out for potty the first day home. They usually are not too interested in eating that first day either which is probably a good thing so that they don't get nauseous. Watch the stitches for any sign of infection. A little redness is not too bad but angy red -- I would call the vet. I was pleased at both Candy & Ben's stitches -- never even red. Just healed perfect with no sign of inflammation or infection. I did pay for pain meds to take home. Used them one day with Ben but not Candy. I went by how they acted to see if they needed them. I did not use a cone with either of them as they did not lick their stitches too compulsively -- a little licking actually can help them heal. |