Discharge Instructions

Prepare for your pet’s post-procedure recovery with these discharge instructions for our more basic and common surgical procedures.

Canine Discharge Instructions

Canine Neuter Discharge Instructions

Confinement

Keep indoors (or confined in a lot) seven to ten days.

Bathing

None for ten days (until surgery site is healed over).

Diet
Routine
Next Appointment
Please return if you have any questions.
Special Instructions

Check the incision at least once daily for any pain, heat, swelling, redness, or discharge. Watch closely for chewing at the incision. If so, call us and we can put a collar on so he won’t bother it. Keep the incision clean and dry and keep his as quiet as possible until suture removal if there are any. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to call us.

General Information

Your dog has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best care we are capable of giving. He may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water, as this may cause vomiting.

YOUR DOG HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care. If your dog chews at his sutures, please attempt to discourage this, as it will cause irritation at the surgery site.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US!

Canine Spay Discharge Instructions

Confinement

Keep indoors or confined for 10-14 days.

Bathing

None for ten days (until surgery site is healed over).

Diet

Routine

Next Appointment

Please call for an appointment for suture removal in 10 to 14 days.

Special Instructions
  • Check the incision at least once daily for any pain, heat, swelling, redness, or discharge.
  • Make sure she continues to feel well and eat well.
  • Keep her as quiet as possible and the incision site clean until suture removal.
  • Bring her back in 10 to 14 days for suture removal and a recheck of the incision.
General Information

Your dog has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best care we are capable of giving. She may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water as this may cause vomiting.

YOUR DOG HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK!

Feline Discharge Instructions

Feline Neuter Discharge Instructions

Confinement

Keep indoors (or in a confined area) for seven to ten days.

Bathing

None for ten days (until surgery site is healed over).

Diet
Routine
Next Appointment

We usually do not need sutures in these incisions. Please return if there is any question about the incision.

Special Instructions

Check the incision at least once daily for any pain, heat, swelling, redness, or discharge. Watch closely for excessive licking at the incision. This may indicate a potential infection.

General Information

Your cat has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best of care we are capable of giving. He may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water, as this may cause vomiting. Some cats are reluctant to use the bathroom in the hospital. Therefore, a carrier is strongly recommended in case must urinate or defecate on the way home.

YOUR CAT HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US!

Feline Spay Discharge Instructions

Medication

Antibiotics – please give as directed.

Confinement

Keep indoors during recovery period.

Bathing

None for ten days.

Diet

Routine

Next Appointment

None necessary.

Special Instructions

Please watch the toes for any signs of swelling, redness, or discharge. You may notice that your cat is a little uncomfortable for a day or two. After that amount of time, it should walk and behave normally. Keep your cat from jumping as much as possible. Please use shredded paper in your cat’s litter box for the next 10-14 days. If you have any questions or problems please feel free to call. Watch the neuter incision daily for signs of pain, heat, swelling, redness, or discharge.

General Information

Your cat has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best care we are capable of giving. She may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water as this may cause vomiting.

YOUR PET HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK!

Feline Neuter and Declaw Instructions

Medication

Antibiotics – please give as directed.

Confinement

Keep indoors during recovery period.

Bathing

None for ten days.

Diet
Routine
Next Appointment

None necessary.

Special Instructions

Your cat has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best care we are capable of giving. He may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water as this may cause vomiting.

YOUR PET HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK!

Feline Spay and Declaw Discharge Instructions

Medication

Antibiotics – please give as directed.

Confinement

Keep indoors during recovery period.

Bathing

None for ten days.

Diet

Routine

Next Appointment

None necessary.

Special Instructions

Please watch the toes for any signs of swelling, redness or discharge. You may notice that your cat is a little uncomfortable for a day or two. After that amount of time, it should walk and behave normally. Keep your cat from jumping as much as possible. Please use shredded paper in your cat’s litter box for the next 10-14 days. If you have any questions or problems please feel free to call. Watch the neuter incision daily for signs of pain, heat, swelling, redness, or discharge.

General Information

Your cat has just been confined in our hospital and has received the best care we are capable of giving. She may not have eaten or drank as he would at home and, therefore, may seem to be overly hungry and thirsty. Do not overfeed or give excessive amounts of water as this may cause vomiting.

YOUR PET HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. Do not allow excessive playing, jumping, or running as this may cause damage to the incision and delay the normal healing process. If you observe any drainage from the incision, please call the clinic immediately for advice on further care.

Please read and understand the instructions completely. If you have any questions about these instructions, medications, or the care for your companion, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK!

The information provided on this website is for educational or general informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, apply to, or diagnose any specific animal or condition. To provide the best possible care for your pet, contact your veterinarian for specific instructions and recommendations.