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Originally Posted by llee24  poor boy look so exhausted and in pain after the surgery. He barely can put his tush on bed. He slept standing up for some time... I had to lay him down gently. They took two baby tooth out and also did a cryptorchid neutering. They gave him amoxicillian and some pain medication. The cone seem to be too small for him cause he is able to lick his stitches area. I hate the cone thing but i don't know what is a good way to cover the incision area without letting it breathe. Doctor said to not cover the incision cause it wont heal faster. I was going to use the onesis but it does cover the incision. Any suggestion? |
The incision will still heal, even if it is covered some of the time. He should have something on him while you're at work and he's alone - but when you get home from work, I would just leave him with nothing on and keep an eye on him. If he's still able to get at his stitches then there is no point in bothering with the cone. Has the incision started to look red at all? Watch for redness and signs of infection - also watch that none of the stitches have pulled out. I think using a onesie or making up a little cotton diaper type thing would be just fine - Oscar and Ruthie healed up really well and i used a 'diaper' on both of them. Your boy will heal just fine - and better to be covered up then have him chew out his stitches or get an infection.
Sometimes we have to use our own discretion - and the advice of others. If something the vet suggests is not working, then we have to find alternatives. That's where YT comes in.
Do what you think will work.
Glad to hear your baby came through ok!