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Originally Posted by TJCHRISYORK Started a new thread about my Ty, please read it I need all the help I can get with aftercare or things I can do to make this easy on him........WE WILL DO ANYTHING |
Your vet will explain all you need to know about aftercare, so try not to worry!
I'm sure he will do just fine - all dogs are different in the ways that they behave immediately following the surgery, so it's difficult to tell you exactly what you can expect. DO expect that he will be EXTREMELY lethargic when you pick him up tonight - he will likely want to sleep the whole night - and let him! The more he rests, the faster he'll feel better and heal.
Your vet might give you a pain killer since he is having teeth pulled and he will explain when and how to administer that. Depending on how many are pulled, his mouth might be quite sore - I know for Oscar, he had 14 teeth pulled, and that first night was a total nightmare for him. Around 3 in the morning he was awake and moaning (putting his little paw over his face and everything - so sad to watch) because his mouth was so sore. Ruthie on the other hand, was just recently spayed and had 12 teeth pulled - she had NO problems whatsoever - was actually CHEWING her bone a little the next day. Like I said, it's different with all dogs. Some vets suggest no food until the following day - I don't know about anyone else, but Oscar and Ruthie were STARVING when they got home - mind you, I only gave them a small meal of soft food so their tummy wouldn't get upset.
Just give him lots of loving and cuddles - make sure he's getting lots of rest and try to keep him from running/jumping for the first week at least. No baths for about 10 days after the surgery (not until his stitches are out at least - but once they are out, you should continue to watch the incision for a couple days to make sure it doesnt re-open). DEFINITELY keep him from licking/biting at the incision - either use the collar they supply or, you can do what I did and fashion a little diaper for him out of an old cotton teeshirt. I opted for the diaper because I have concerns about anything being around their small necks. The diaper worked really well for both Oscar and Ruthie - when I was able to watch them I took the diaper off so that the incision could 'breathe' - at night I would put the diaper on since they seemed to want to be sneaky and lick while I was sleeping.
I can't think of anything else - I apologize for the lengthy post - hopefully others will add to it - I'm sure I've missed something.
Good luck to your boy!