Q: What can I expect when I bring my pet home after surgery?
A: Your pet may exhibit signs that they are still under the influence of the anesthesia. This is normal and is determined by the age and the size of your animal. This condition can continue 24 to 48 hours post surgery.
Q: What should I do when I get my pet home after surgery?
A: Your pet has had a very long day inside and you should allow him/her out to use the bathroom. However, please remember that your furry friend cannot regulate his or her body temperature due to the anesthesia and should not be allowed to stay out for any extended period of time.
Q: When I get my pet home can the children play with him?
A: Your pet may still be feeling the affects of the anesthesia and should be allowed to recover before any playing or loud activities in the home occur, especially since the anesthesia tends to make them slightly grumpy. Limiting the activity of your pet is key to a proper recovery.
Q: When can I give my pet food and water when we get home?
A: You can give you pet 1/4 (one quarter) of their normal food around 8:00pm or 9:00pm that evening. It is normal if your pet does not want to eat; however, if your pet does not eat by the next day please contact PPP.
Q: Do I have to return to your clinic to have my pets sutures removed?
A: No you don't. In fact you pet has absorbable sutures and the sutures will not require removal. However, it normally takes anywhere from two (2) weeks to six (6) months for the sutures to absorb and fall out. Also, please be aware that as the body begins to absorb the suture material there may be a firm painless swelling beneath the skin around the incision. This is quite normal and will slowly go away in roughly two weeks. What you should be concerned with is if the swelling continues to grow and there is discharge from the incision. If this the case please contact PPP.
Q: My pet will not leave his incision site alone is this o.k.?
A: Actually this is not good at all, if your pet begins to lick his or her incision site please get an e-collar or use the e-collar that was given to you at pick up. It is very important that your pet does not lick the incision as this can cause the sutures to fall out and open the incision.
Q: When can I bathe my pet or take him or her to the groomer?
A: Ideally you should wait for at least two weeks after the surgery.
Q: What if I choose to take my animal to another clinic for treatment after a PPP procedure?
A: If you take your animal for follow up care to another clinic after a PPP surgery PPP will not reimburse you. If you have a problem with a PPP surgery please bring your pet to PPP and we will do our best to help your pet.
