It’s critical that you know how to care for your dog in the first days and weeks after surgery.
Surgery is stressful, but after it’s over … it gets worse. You have a lot of things to do at home! Knowing what to expect and how to manage the healing and recovery process makes a difference. Join host James Jacobson and Kate Basedow, a seasoned veterinary technician, for an in-depth discussion of how to help your dog heal comfortably and quickly.
This is part three of a three-part series on canine surgery.
Part 1: Dog Surgery Pre-Op Checklist for Dog Owners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWHnMNzc5HA
Part 2: Dog Surgery Recovery Guide for Dog Owners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnyCINYYnk8
Key Points Covered:
• What to Expect Post-Surgery
• When to Expect Bathroom Habits to Return
• When and How Eating and Drinking Begins Again
• Incision Care: What’s Normal, and What’s Not
• Why Being the Bad Guy and Enforcing Activity Restrictions Is Critical
• Complications to Watch for: Bruising and Seromas
• Suture Removal!
• Medications Your Dog Might Need While They Heal
• Resuming Normal Activities Safely
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Related Videos:
Is your dog too old for surgery? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOeHwt-Wus
Surgery tips from Dr. Demian Dressler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VjHzlCmaIg
Plan for post-surgery pain control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjY-hViqRuA
Related Links:
Questions to ask your veterinarian about dog cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/questions-to-ask-your-vet-about-dog-cancer/
Our everything-surgery article: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/your-dog-surgery-guide/
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction from Molly Jacobson
01:47 - Deep Dive into Post-Surgery Care
02:32 - Grogginess and Recovery
03:20 - Bathroom Habits
04:00 - Eating and Drinking Post-Surgery
05:00 - Incision Care
06:15 - Seromas and Swelling
07:00 - Bruising and Inflammation
08:00 - Restricted Activity
09:00 - Leash Walks and Activity Restrictions
10:00 - Sedatives for Active Dogs
10:45 - Vomiting and Diarrhea
11:00 - Suture Removal
12:00 – Final Tips
Get to know Kate Basedow: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kate-basedow-lvt/
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/
