{"id":4633,"date":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/"},"modified":"2022-09-05T05:55:42","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T05:55:42","slug":"how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat a dog after being spayed?"},"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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dog_after_being_spayed\" title=\"How do you treat a dog after being spayed?\">How do you treat a dog after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_do_I_comfort_my_dog_after_being_spayed\" title=\"How do I comfort my dog after being spayed?\">How do I comfort my dog after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Do_female_dogs_act_different_after_being_spayed\" title=\"Do female dogs act different after being spayed?\">Do female dogs act different after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_after_spay\" title=\"Can I leave my dog alone after spay?\">Can I leave my dog alone after spay?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_long_does_a_dog_need_to_wear_a_cone_after_being_spayed\" title=\"How long does a dog need to wear a cone after being spayed?\">How long does a dog need to wear a cone after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Why_do_dogs_cry_after_being_spayed\" title=\"Why do dogs cry after being spayed?\">Why do dogs cry after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_long_will_my_dog_be_in_pain_after_getting_spayed\" title=\"How long will my dog be in pain after getting spayed?\">How long will my dog be in pain after getting spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Do_female_dogs_settle_down_after_being_spayed\" title=\"Do female dogs settle down after being spayed?\">Do female dogs settle down after being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_female_dog_to_recover_from_being_spayed\" title=\"How long does it take for a female dog to recover from being spayed?\">How long does it take for a female dog to recover from being spayed?<\/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-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_hormones_to_balance_after_being_spayed\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog\u2019s hormones to balance after being spayed?\">How long does it take for a dog\u2019s hormones to balance after being spayed?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Should_I_sleep_with_my_dog_after_surgery\" title=\"Should I sleep with my dog after surgery?\">Should I sleep with 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Can_my_dog_sleep_in_a_cone\" title=\"Can my dog sleep in a cone?\">Can my dog sleep in a cone?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#Is_a_belly_lump_normal_after_dog_spay\" title=\"Is a belly lump normal after dog spay?\">Is a belly lump normal after dog spay?<\/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\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_stitches_to_heal_on_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for stitches to heal on a dog?\">How long does it take for stitches to heal on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_jumps_after_being_spayed\" title=\"What happens if a dog jumps after being spayed?\">What happens if a dog jumps after being spayed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dog_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog after being spayed?<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);\">In most cases, the best way to limit your dog\u2019s activity after a spay or neuter is a crate, exercise pen, or a small room blocked off by a baby gate. Keep them calm. Some dogs may need and benefit from mildly sedating medications and\/or supplements prescribed by a veterinarian.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-being-spayed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I comfort my dog after being spayed?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-comfort-my-dog-after-being-spayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_comfort_my_dog_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>How do I comfort my dog after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: make sure your dog has a nice and quiet place to rest after the spaying process. Try to maintain room temperature during your dog\u2019s recovery process and keep away small children or other pets until the recovery process is complete.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cy0xgl8-0vA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-female-dogs-act-different-after-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_act_different_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>Do female dogs act different after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spaying your dog will reduce or eliminate her drive to roam while in heat.\u00a0 Because spayed dogs don\u2019t experience these hormonal changes, a female dog\u2019s behavior may be more consistent after she\u2019s spayed. Aggression: females may be less aggressive toward both dogs and people after they\u2019re spayed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-alone-after-spay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_alone_after_spay\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog alone after spay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. Leaving your dog alone after surgery can be hard on you, however, you may not know that giving them space will allow them to rest easier. You don\u2019t need to feel bad about leaving them alone, as long as otherwise stated by your vet, leaving them alone is perfectly okay.<\/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=\"how-long-does-a-dog-need-to-wear-a-cone-after\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_need_to_wear_a_cone_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>How long does a dog need to wear a cone after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should keep a dog\u2019s cone on for at least 10 days after surgery. While by day five it can be taken off for short periods (while you are directly supervising your dog), it\u2019s best to leave it on around the clock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-cry-after-being-spayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_cry_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>Why do dogs cry after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some amount of pain is a normal for dogs that have been spayed immediately following their procedure. While some dogs are able to tolerate pain more than others, don\u2019t be surprised if your dog whines or whimpers after being spayed. It\u2019s perfectly normal for dogs to whine after being spayed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-will-my-dog-be-in-pain-after-getting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_my_dog_be_in_pain_after_getting_spayed\"><\/span>How long will my dog be in pain after getting spayed?<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<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k9ofmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/post-neutering-changes.jpg\" alt=\"Do Dogs Change After They Are Spayed or Neutered?\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-female-dogs-settle-down-after-being-spayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_settle_down_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>Do female dogs settle down after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the medical benefits listed above, there can be a significant improvement in a female dog\u2019s behavior after you spay her. When a dog enters heat, the hormones in her body change. Once a female is spayed, behavior tends to be more level and consistent.<\/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\/uXE8oR2ZunA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-female-dog-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_female_dog_to_recover_from_being_spayed\"><\/span>How long does it take for a female dog to recover from being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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. Bathing and swimming. Don\u2019t bathe your pet or let them swim until their stitches or staples have been removed and your veterinarian has cleared you to do so.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-s-hormones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_hormones_to_balance_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog\u2019s hormones to balance after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Activity levels may be reduced in both males and females after spaying and neutering, but this is by no means certain in all dogs. It\u2019s important to note that males may still engage in full-testosterone male behaviors while their male sex hormone levels diminish after surgery. This can take up to six weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-sleep-with-my-dog-after-surgery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_sleep_with_my_dog_after_surgery\"><\/span>Should I sleep with my dog after surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not necessary to stay up, or sleep next to your pet and you can leave your dog alone after surgery for short periods as long as they aren\u2019t likely to lick their stitches. In fact, many dogs will appreciate some quiet time and the opportunity to sleep after the anaesthetic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-my-dog-sleep-in-a-cone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_sleep_in_a_cone\"><\/span>Can my dog sleep in a cone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes \u2013 dogs can sleep, eat, drink, pee, and poop with a cone on. In fact, the stricter you are with the cone (officially called an Elizabethan collar or E-collar for short), the quicker your dog will get used to it.<\/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\/fAuzlQXVefw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-a-belly-lump-normal-after-dog-spay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_belly_lump_normal_after_dog_spay\"><\/span>Is a belly lump normal after dog spay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A seroma appears as swelling at the surgical site, and this can occur during the recuperation period that follows any surgical procedure. In the case of a spay procedure, the lump will appear around the incision line on your dog\u2019s abdomen. Seromas are not usually painful, but they can become large in size.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7r2XoEJ3vuQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-stitches-to-heal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_stitches_to_heal_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for stitches to heal on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most average cats and dogs take fourteen days for their incisions to heal. Side note: that\u2019s about how long it takes for people to heal, too. It\u2019s good to remember that if a person had a surgery like your pet just had, they would be restricted from activity for about a month!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-jumps-after-being-spayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_jumps_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>What happens if a dog jumps after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not let her jump after she is spayed as this could tear her stitches, open her wound, and expose her internal organs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat a dog after being spayed?How do I comfort my dog after being spayed?Do female dogs act different after being spayed?Can I leave my dog alone after spay?How long does a dog need to wear a cone after being spayed?Why do dogs cry after being spayed?How long will my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194174,"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":[],"class_list":["post-4633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-a-dog-after-being-spayed.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4633"}],"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=4633"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194176,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4633\/revisions\/194176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}