{"id":376,"date":"2020-08-06T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2020-08-10T11:48:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T16:48:12","slug":"up-and-at-em-post-surgical-care-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/up-and-at-em-post-surgical-care-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Up and At \u2018Em:  Post Surgical Care for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-123244070-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-123244070-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-123244070-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking care of a human patient after surgery is hard enough, but the job can be even more difficult when your patient can\u2019t speak or understand what is going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most post-surgical care for pets needs to be provided by the pet owner, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/dogs-and-cats\/services.html\">Ten West Bird &amp; Animal Hospital<\/a> is willing to share all of our best tips to get your furry patient up and moving again as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read the Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every pet is different, and every surgery is a little different as well. It is very important that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/staff\/\">our expert staff<\/a> is able to work with you as a pet owner to ensure the best recovery possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>After your pet\u2019s surgery, we will typically provide discharge instructions that help you to know what to expect and what to do. These may include things such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Feeding guidelines<\/li><li>Exercise and activity restrictions<\/li><li>Recommendations for protective items such as Elizabethan collars<\/li><li>Incision care<\/li><li>Suture removal<\/li><li>Medication directions<\/li><li>Possible complications and concerns<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand and follow these instructions. We also want you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/about-us\/contact-us.html\">communicate with us<\/a> if you do not understand or cannot accomplish what is being asked. We typically have recommended things for a reason and may have alternative solutions or suggestions in the event our original plan is not working for your pet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Surgical Care for Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond our instructions, your care for your pet can make all the difference in the world when it comes to their recovery. Some of our favorite tips include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provide a quiet, comfortable environment for your pet to rest.<\/li><li>Do not allow family members or pets to overload your patient.<\/li><li>Administer pain medications as prescribed, even if you do not feel your pet is in pain (hint: we prescribed them for good reason).<\/li><li>Allow your pet to tell you if they are up for interaction and activity.<\/li><li>Monitor things like pulse, respirations, gum color, and rectal temperature if your pet\u2019s temperament allows you to do so safely.<\/li><li>Encourage gentle, controlled exercise on a leash.<\/li><li>If allowed after surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/vth.vetmed.wsu.edu\/specialties\/neurology\/information-for-owners\/passive-range-of-motion-for-dogs\">passive range of motion<\/a> exercises can be beneficial.<\/li><li>Know the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets-now.com\/2017\/06\/10-signs-dog-pain\/\">signs of pain in pets<\/a> and let us know if your pet\u2019s pain is not well controlled.<\/li><li>Pay attention to your pet\u2019s incision and\/or bandages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying attention is important when it comes to post surgical care for pets. 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