{"id":16613,"date":"2022-08-07T10:59:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T07:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T07:33:34","slug":"how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I comfort my dog after neutering?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_do_I_comfort_my_dog_after_neutering\" title=\"How do I comfort my dog after neutering?\">How do I comfort my dog after neutering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_after_surgery\" title=\"Can I feed my dog after surgery?\">Can I feed my dog after surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_can_I_calm_my_dog_down_after_being_neutered\" title=\"How can I calm my dog down after being neutered?\">How can I calm my dog down after being neutered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_sad_after_neutering\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to be sad after neutering?\">Is it normal for dogs to be sad after neutering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_soon_after_surgery_can_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How soon after surgery can I feed my dog?\">How soon after surgery can I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#Do_dogs_want_to_eat_after_surgery\" title=\"Do dogs want to eat after surgery?\">Do dogs want to eat after surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dog_calm_after_neutering\" title=\"How do I keep my dog calm after neutering?\">How do I keep my dog calm after neutering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_calm_down_after_being_neutered\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to calm down after being neutered?\">How long does it take a dog to calm down after being neutered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_hyper_after_getting_neutered\" title=\"Why is my dog so hyper after getting neutered?\">Why is my dog so hyper after getting neutered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering\/#How_can_I_comfort_my_dog_after_surgery\" title=\"How can I comfort my dog after surgery?\">How can I comfort my dog after surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_comfort_my_dog_after_neutering\"><\/span>How do I comfort my dog after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few things that you can do to help comfort your dog after neutering:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that your dog has a quiet place to recover indoors and away from other animals and small children.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent your dog from running, jumping, or climbing stairs for two weeks following the spay or neuter surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-long-does-a-dog-take-to-recover-from-neutering\/\">Frequent question: How long does a dog take to recover from neutering?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_after_surgery\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog after surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed Your Dog Properly <b>Many dogs will need to eat less in the days after their surgery. Avoid feeding your dog rich dog foods that could prompt your dog to over eat. Your dog&#8217;s veterinarian may recommend feeding your dog something like boiled hamburger meat.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dog Surgery Recovery- 7 Ways to Get a Dog to Eat\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iXonx_0xNhc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calm_my_dog_down_after_being_neutered\"><\/span>How can I calm my dog down after being neutered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To keep your dog calm after neutering, <b>put it in a quiet room with few distractions to discourage it from moving around too much. In order to occupy its mind, provide it with a chew toy or food toy you can stuff treats into. You should also take your dog for short, regular walks to release pent-up energy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_be_sad_after_neutering\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to be sad after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hormonal Changes Hormones play a large role in your dog&#8217;s emotional state, and when surgical procedures disrupt your pet&#8217;s hormone levels, depression often follows. <b>Dogs who&#8217;ve been spayed or neutered are the most likely to suffer hormonally triggered depression, thanks to the removal of their reproductive organs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_after_surgery_can_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How soon after surgery can I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can expect your pet to regain their appetite within <b>about 24 hours following surgery, at which time they should gradually return to eating their regular diet. That said, if your dog&#8217;s appetite doesn&#8217;t return within 48 hours contact your vet or veterinary surgeon.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1.jpg\" alt=\"How soon after surgery can I feed my dog?\" width=\"1568\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-soon-after-surgery-can-I-feed-my-dog-1-1536x1003.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_want_to_eat_after_surgery\"><\/span>Do dogs want to eat after surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have the same reaction to coming out of anesthesia. Most dogs can typically go a day or two without food without any adverse effects, so if your dog skips a meal or two, it generally doesn&#8217;t cause for great concern. After surgery especially, <b>it&#8217;s to be expected that your dog may not want to eat his regular food<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_dog_calm_after_neutering\"><\/span>How do I keep my dog calm after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To keep your dog calm after neutering, <b>put it in a quiet room with few distractions to discourage it from moving around too much. In order to occupy its mind, provide it with a chew toy or food toy you can stuff treats into. You should also take your dog for short, regular walks to release pent-up energy.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Caring for your dog after Neutering them?  | 5 Tips - Veterinarian approved\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LBkyx0BP9qw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_calm_down_after_being_neutered\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to calm down after being neutered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For these, it often takes two to three days for dogs to return to their normal selves after a spay and <b>one to two for a neuter. Dogs over three years of age may take a day or two longer to recover. In many instances, older dogs (over six) can take up to a week to feel completely better after a spay or neuter surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_hyper_after_getting_neutered\"><\/span>Why is my dog so hyper after getting neutered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: Yes, <b>it&#8217;s quite common for male dogs to experience an increase in aggression after being neutered. Neutering your male dog can also cause behavioral symptoms such as increases in fearful behavior, hyperarousal, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_comfort_my_dog_after_surgery\"><\/span>How can I comfort my dog after surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I keep my dog comfortable after surgery? It&#8217;s best to have your dog rest in familiar territory, allowing them to lie comfortably in their bed, keep their body temperature regulated (especially if it&#8217;s summer, ensure they can rest in a cool room) while having access to fresh water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I comfort my dog after neutering?Can I feed my dog after surgery?How can I calm my dog down after being neutered?Is it normal for dogs to be sad after neutering?How soon after surgery can I feed my dog?Do dogs want to eat after surgery?How do I keep my dog calm&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-comfort-my-dog-after-neutering.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16613"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16613"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192799,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16613\/revisions\/192799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}