{"id":4517,"date":"2022-08-08T03:15:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T03:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/"},"modified":"2022-08-09T04:54:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T04:54:05","slug":"you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Can dog lick 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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#You_asked_Can_dog_lick_after_neutering\" title=\"You asked: Can dog lick after neutering?\">You asked: Can dog lick 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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_lick_after_neuter\" title=\"Is it OK for dog to lick after neuter?\">Is it OK for dog to lick after neuter?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_after_being_neutered\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop licking after being neutered?\">How do I get my dog to stop licking 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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_his_surgery_after_neuter\" title=\"What happens if my dog licks his surgery after neuter?\">What happens if my dog licks his surgery after neuter?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_his_stitches\" title=\"What happens if my dog licks his stitches?\">What happens if my dog licks his stitches?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#Can_I_put_a_shirt_on_my_dog_instead_of_a_cone\" title=\"Can I put a shirt on my dog instead of a cone?\">Can I put a shirt on my dog instead of a cone?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_long_should_a_dog_not_lick_after_being_neutered\" title=\"How long should a dog not lick after being neutered?\">How long should a dog not lick after being neutered?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dog_instead_of_a_cone\" title=\"What can I put on my dog instead of a cone?\">What can I put on my dog instead of a cone?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#Can_my_dog_sleep_with_a_cone_on\" title=\"Can my dog sleep with a cone on?\">Can my dog sleep with a cone on?<\/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\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_long_must_a_dog_wear_a_cone_after_neutering\" title=\"How long must a dog wear a cone after neutering?\">How long must a dog wear a cone after neutering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_long_will_my_dog_be_in_pain_after_neutering\" title=\"How long will my dog be in pain after neutering?\">How long will my dog be in pain after neutering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_neutered_dog_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a neutered dog to heal?\">How long does it take for a neutered dog to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dissolvable_stitches_to_dissolve_in_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for dissolvable stitches to dissolve in a dog?\">How long does it take for dissolvable stitches to dissolve in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-can-dog-lick-after-neutering\/#How_do_you_keep_a_dog_from_licking_a_wound_without_a_cone\" title=\"How do you keep a dog from licking a wound without a cone?\">How do you keep a dog from licking a wound without a cone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_Can_dog_lick_after_neutering\"><\/span>You asked: Can dog lick after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">After surgery, your dog will struggle with recovery. Even small procedures can make them uncomfortable. When dogs try to nurse themselves, they have a tendency to lick. Licking can clean an area, but it can do more harm than good when your dog has stitches.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">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><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-for-dog-to-lick-after-neuter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dog_to_lick_after_neuter\"><\/span>Is it OK for dog to lick after neuter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not let your dog lick his incision. Many male dogs tend to lick their scrotum after the surgery. This should be prevented. Licking can irritate the skin, delay healing and lead to a secondary infection.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-after\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_after_being_neutered\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop licking after being neutered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to get your pet to stop is to get an Elizabethan (or \u201cE\u201d) collar, AKA \u201cLampshade\u201d, or \u201cCone of Shame\u201d. These stay on your pet during the healing cycle and prevent your pet from licking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How do i get my dog to stop licking after neuter - Trevor the Pet Guy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/guHdRlr3oa4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-licks-his-surgery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_his_surgery_after_neuter\"><\/span>What happens if my dog licks his surgery after neuter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog licks its spay incision, you need to monitor the wound intently. Licking can cause infection, and if your pup licked its wound aggressively, it may have reopened.\u00a0 If the incision has reopened call the vet immediately. If the wound starts to look or smell infected, also call the vet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1B_i3TYByYs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-licks-his-stitches\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_his_stitches\"><\/span>What happens if my dog licks his stitches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not allow your dog to lick or scratch at the incision, as there is a danger that the dog may pull out the stitches or may introduce an infection into the incision. As long as the incision is not bandaged, inspect it at least twice daily.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-a-shirt-on-my-dog-instead-of-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_a_shirt_on_my_dog_instead_of_a_cone\"><\/span>Can I put a shirt on my dog instead of a cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a T-shirt or a shirt to cover a dog\u2019s incision as an alternative to the cone. They will have the ability to cove the forelimbs, abdomen, and even the hindquarters. Shirts are also perfect in covering stitches, and dogs tend to bite and rip off wound stitches.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-should-a-dog-not-lick-after-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_not_lick_after_being_neutered\"><\/span>How long should a dog not lick after being neutered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Absolutely no licking of the incision area is allowed! If your pet is going to lick or begins to lick their incision, they need to wear an E-Collar (plastic cone) for 7-10 days after surgery. A pet can pull out stitches easily which can lead much more damage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-should-a-dog-not-lick-after-being-neutered.jpg\" alt=\"How long should a dog not lick after being neutered?\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-should-a-dog-not-lick-after-being-neutered.jpg 724w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-should-a-dog-not-lick-after-being-neutered-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-put-on-my-dog-instead-of-a-cone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_dog_instead_of_a_cone\"><\/span>What can I put on my dog instead of a cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 Alternatives to the \u201cCone of Shame\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The BiteNot Collar. This device does not represent the shape of a cat or dog cone at all; it most resembles a neck brace.<\/li>\n<li>The ProCollar Premium Protective Collar.<\/li>\n<li>Kong EZ Soft Collar.<\/li>\n<li>Comfy Collar.<\/li>\n<li>The Boobooloon.<\/li>\n<li>Optivisor or Novaguard.<\/li>\n<li>TCOA Soft E-Fabric Collar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/guHdRlr3oa4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-my-dog-sleep-with-a-cone-on\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_sleep_with_a_cone_on\"><\/span>Can my dog sleep with a cone on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes \u2013 dogs can sleep, eat, drink, pee, and poop with a cone on.\u00a0 Luckily, in most cases, the E-collar (or some alternative to it) really only needs to be kept on your dog 7-10 days after surgery, which allows enough time for primary healing to occur.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-must-a-dog-wear-a-cone-after-neutering\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_must_a_dog_wear_a_cone_after_neutering\"><\/span>How long must a dog wear a cone after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cones should be worn for 10 to 14 days after the surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, it can take up to two weeks for wounds to heal. In most instances, vets will recommend that your dog wears the cone until they come in to get the stitches removed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-will-my-dog-be-in-pain-after-neutering\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_my_dog_be_in_pain_after_neutering\"><\/span>How long will my dog be in pain after neutering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The discomfort caused by spay or neuter surgeries lasts for just a few days and should be completely gone after about a week. If your pet is experiencing pain or discomfort for more than a couple of days it\u2019s a good idea to contact your vet for further advice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How long will my dog be in pain after spaying?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpZMr5aVRgM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-neutered-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_neutered_dog_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a neutered dog to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surgical site care.<\/p>\n<p>Most spay\/neuter skin incisions are fully healed within about 10\u201314 days, which coincides with the time that stitches or staples, if any, will need to be removed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TjVDYiOQpS4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-dissolvable-stitches\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dissolvable_stitches_to_dissolve_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for dissolvable stitches to dissolve in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tissue glue appears as a blue spot on the skin. Glue generally will dissolve or grow off over a period of 10 to 14 days. In all cases, it is important to prevent your pet from licking at incisions, pulling at sutures or staples. Use an Elizabethan Collar to prevent trauma to the incision if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-keep-a-dog-from-licking-a-wound\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_dog_from_licking_a_wound_without_a_cone\"><\/span>How do you keep a dog from licking a wound without a cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternatives to the \u201ccone of shame\u201d are inflatable collars, soft E-collars and neck brace collars. Try covering the wound with soft fabric secured by medical tape to prevent licking. Keep pets busy with other fun things to distract them from licking wounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: Can dog lick after neutering?Is it OK for dog to lick after neuter?How do I get my dog to stop licking after being neutered?What happens if my dog licks his surgery after neuter?What happens if my dog licks his stitches?Can I put a shirt on my dog instead of a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192843,"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\/04\/Can-dog-lick-after-neutering.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4517"}],"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=4517"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192845,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4517\/revisions\/192845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}