How long does it take for a dog to go down after neutering?

Swelling usually subsides within 3-5 days after a dog is neutered. Slight redness and swelling of the surgical site after sterilization is normal. Anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken orally or injected for 3-5 days after the surgery. Povidone iodine or lysozyme spray can be used in the surgical site to prevent secondary bacterial infection. The surgery department should be kept dry, and the owner must also wear a collar for the dog to prevent licking and biting. If the wound is still red and swollen seven days after the operation or there are symptoms such as swelling gradually increasing, purulent infection, etc., take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

Precautions for neutering dogs:

1. Pay attention to the choice of anesthetics. Anesthesia during surgery is generally divided into injection anesthesia and respiratory anesthesia. Injection anesthesia means that the doctor anesthetizes the dog by injection according to the weight of the pet. The disadvantage is that if the amount of anesthesia is not calculated clearly, it may be difficult for the dog to wake up and cause death. Respiratory anesthesia can be stopped immediately by removing the respirator when the operation needs to be stopped, but the disadvantage is that it is more expensive.

2. Pay attention to the means of transportation. There will be a period of about 20 minutes for the anesthesia to fade after the dog’s surgery. During this period, the doctor will judge whether the pet can go home according to the degree of recovery. Because the anesthesia cannot completely retreat and the pet is still unstable, it is recommended that the owner choose The car is a convenient means of transportation for dogs to take them home.

3. Pay attention not to go to the messy environment after returning home. It is certain that there will be surgical scars after the operation. At this time, the owner should wear an Elizabeth ring to prevent them from licking, and remember not to take them to play in a dirty environment to avoid wound infection.