Intrusive Neuter

[Sloan]

I went to Target tonight and picked up a package of onesies. I was just curious....did you buy the 0-3mos size or were you able to find smaller? My puppy is 4.4 lbs....here's hoping the 0-3mos size fit. He is much more mobile today and he wants to play with my kitty. His incision is so large though....his little tummy is just all stitched up. Thanks again for your help.

[Sloan]

Originally Posted by Go4HelloKitty

Hi, welcome to YT!!

I have heard about the problem; fortunately, my boy Kimchee does not have that problem.

I understand that the incision is bigger and the operation is more complicated. I remember after Kimchee has neutured, it took him no time to recover. He acted like as if nothing had happened. As for your baby, since the incision is bigger, I would imagine it will take a bit longer time to heal. I think in no time he will want to jump and run around again. Just confine him in a smaller place, limit jumping and running around.

I know that your baby is using a e-collar, but if your baby doesn't feel comfortable with it, try the onesie. It works like a wonder for my puppy girl, Mochi, after she got spayed.

I hope your baby will recover soon.

Thank you so much for your imput on the onesie. ( I am finally learning how to post back to you) I bought the onesies tonight and put one on him, popped the cone off and he went crazy a bit rubbing and scratching, not at his incision though, thank goodness. Now he is all pooped out and sleeping. You are a lifesaver. Derby sends you lots of licks. Thanks again.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Sloan

Will the puppy still chew and lick at the incision through the onesie?

If he does, the e-collar should be used.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Sloan

I went to Target tonight and picked up a package of onesies. I was just curious....did you buy the 0-3mos size or were you able to find smaller? My puppy is 4.4 lbs....here's hoping the 0-3mos size fit. He is much more mobile today and he wants to play with my kitty. His incision is so large though....his little tummy is just all stitched up. Thanks again for your help.

I used 0-3 months for Ellie but I had to have some extra material sewn in the back because it wasn't long enough for her.

I hope he is healing well.
It took Ellie's incision a loooong time to look pretty normal again.
The internal sutures didn't dissolve as fast as they should have and she was all bumpy. She had a liver biopsy at the same time, so her incision was 4 inches long.

[Go4HelloKitty]

Originally Posted by Sloan

Thank you so much for your imput on the onesie. ( I am finally learning how to post back to you) I bought the onesies tonight and put one on him, popped the cone off and he went crazy a bit rubbing and scratching, not at his incision though, thank goodness. Now he is all pooped out and sleeping. You are a lifesaver. Derby sends you lots of licks. Thanks again.

Your baby looks happy about the relief from the e-collar. I am glad to hear that he sleeps well, too. I learned this little trick from another member "Ellie May". She helped me a lot regarding the incision of Mochi after she got spayed.

As suggested by Ellie May, if your baby tries to lick and chew on the onesie, an e-collar should be used to avoid that.

I hope your baby has a speedy recovery.

[Go4HelloKitty]

Originally Posted by Sloan

I went to Target tonight and picked up a package of onesies. I was just curious....did you buy the 0-3mos size or were you able to find smaller? My puppy is 4.4 lbs....here's hoping the 0-3mos size fit. He is much more mobile today and he wants to play with my kitty. His incision is so large though....his little tummy is just all stitched up. Thanks again for your help.

I bought the Gerber brand, size: new born for Mochi, she is only 2.5 lbs during the surgery. It is a bit big on the body but I think it is good since it is too tight, the cloth will scratch her incision and makes her uncomfortable. I also heard of altering the length/width of the onesie to achieve a good fit, too.