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/

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