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Originally Posted by kjc  I'm sorry, 10-14 days for a neuter sounds like a very long time. Was there any extenuating circumstances that made this surgery more involved (cryptorchid)? Is he on any pain meds?
If he's not on pain meds, and the surgery was a simple neuter, I would just limit any vigorous exercise, like running, jumping on and off furniture, jumping up like to catch a ball, that kind of thing. I don't see where short walks on a leash on the pavement would hurt him. I wouldn't take him through the woods or to a doggy park just yet, till his stitches come out.
I'd also call the vet and verify that you were given correct instructions at discharge... really sounds more of what folks are told after a spay.... |
They did pull out alot of his baby teeth as well. So, he was given pain meds and will be done with them Tuesday. But you're right, I'm going to give them a call tomorrow morning and see if this is okay and that in order to get him to just "lay down" for that long I'd literally have to pin him (and I never would!).
But he's is normal bubbly self. I wonder if they give generic instructions to every case. You know, to be on the safe side so no one can come back and accuse complications with the neuter as opposed to the owners simply not following instructions.
Also, am I allowed to give him a bath? Weird question, but he gets a bath at about this time and he's getting somewhat oily.