ajj_32 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi all, So my five month old puppy was spayed last Thursday and she's is already driving me crazy with trying to keep her calm!! Just how much is she allowed to/not allowed to do? Is playing with a toy ok? I'm not letting her jump, even though she jumped on the couch via the tiny section that wasn't blocked off. Is it a matter of making sure the stitches stay intact or could she be doing internal damage I won't see?? Thanks for all your help:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 As long as she isn't racing around and jumping on and off things I wouldn't worry too much. How does her wound look? Keep an eye out for redness or any oozing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajj_32 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Would still looks ok, she did a little running around tonight before I could catch her. I'll just have to invest in more pigs ears to keep her quiet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliecat Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 A big frozen meaty bone will keep her quiet for a bit longer than a pigs ear but if that's too messy deer antlers are great for inside as they're not stinky and don't leave a mess! Bully sticks are also long lasting (unless you've got a powerful chewer) but can also be quite rich.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemmy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Work on some trick training as well. We got a few tricks nailed during the post spay rest period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 They recover very quickly - LOL. And if they overdo it and feel a bit of pain, they learn very quickly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Our little (1.7kg) pocket rocket was done Tue last week, we confined her to a puppy pen for the first 48 hours then let her out to do her own thing, this is what my vet recommends and so far she has been fine, another couple of days and it will be short on leash walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Mine are crated ant toiletted on lead. Never have issues with redness, swelling etc. Edited September 1, 2015 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Mine are crated and toiletted on lead. Never have issues with redness, swelling etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It depends on the pup, and the experience of the surgeon... *grin* Had so many foster pups who literally were bouncing off the walls post surgery... none had any complications. Pups heal so fast! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Very young pups have smaller incisions and heal very quickly. Mine are adults when desexed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlizng Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I took her on car rides (or bike, if you have a dog trailer), so she could be stimulated by smells and sights too. Puzzle toys like the kong wobbler helped too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) A little late- but running around with a traditional spay can certainly increase the risk of adhesions. We know that these can be painful in humans so I recommend to keep girls at walking speed only for 10 days post surgery. Then slowly let them go back to being feral. As with all things- since we can't ask the dogs if they are in pain, and hormones released when they are excited mask pain so I believe in erring on the side of caution even if they are bouncing around like a nutter. I desexed 2 adult Kelpie bitches at the same time. And yup 10 days of quiet wasn't fun but compared to 10years of life ahead of them I just told them to suck it up. Although this is a common surgery, and so gets treated quite blasé it is still a major abdominal surgery and should be treated as such. Edited September 4, 2015 by Jumabaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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