Dog Surgery Recovery Guide for Dog Owners | Kate Basedow, LVT #252

Surgery is stressful, but after it’s over … it gets worse. You have a lot of things to do at home! Knowing what to expect and how to manage the healing and recovery process makes a difference. Join host James Jacobson and Kate Basedow, a seasoned veterinary technician, for an in-depth discussion of how to help your dog heal comfortably and quickly. This is part three of a three-part series on canine surgery. Part 1: Dog Surgery Pre-Op Checklist for Dog Owners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWHnMNzc5HA Part 2: Dog Surgery Recovery Guide for Dog Owners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnyCINYYnk8 Key Points Covered: What to Expect Post-Surgery When to Expect Bathroom Habits to Return When and How Eating and Drinking Begins Again Incision Care: What’s Normal, and What’s Not Why Being the Bad Guy and Enforcing Activity Restrictions Is Critical Complications to Watch for: Bruising and Seromas Suture Removal! Medications Your Dog Might Need While They Heal Resuming Normal Activities Safely Join our Facebook support group at https://www.dogcancer.com/support Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos:            Is your dog too old for surgery? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOeHwt-Wus Surgery tips from Dr. Demian Dressler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VjHzlCmaIg Plan for post-surgery pain control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjY-hViqRuA Related Links: Questions to ask your veterinarian about dog cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/questions-to-ask-your-vet-about-dog-cancer/ Our everything-surgery article: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/your-dog-surgery-guide/ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction from Molly Jacobson 01:47 - Deep Dive into Post-Surgery Care 02:32 - Grogginess and Recovery 03:20 - Bathroom Habits 04:00 - Eating and Drinking Post-Surgery 05:00 - Incision Care 06:15 - Seromas and Swelling 07:00 - Bruising and Inflammation 08:00 - Restricted Activity 09:00 - Leash Walks and Activity Restrictions 10:00 - Sedatives for Active Dogs 10:45 - Vomiting and Diarrhea 11:00 - Suture Removal 12:00 – Final Tips Get to know Kate Basedow: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kate-basedow-lvt/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices