Patient Discharge Instructions – Canine Castration

Congratulations on taking the first step to owning a happy, well behaved family member. By making the decision to have your pet neutered, you have helped reduce the incidence of many behavior problems and provided for the best quality of life for your pet. Plus, you have done your part to reduce the number of unwanted pets euthanized each year. The following is a brief description of the surgical procedure performed, as well as directions for keeping your pet safe and comfortable in the days to come. Please call our office if any of this information is unclear or if you have any questions.

A canine castration consists of the complete removal of the male dog’s testes. The location of the incision is midway between the penis and the scrotum. It was closed with internal sutures and external skin glue. This procedure will reduce the odor in the urine, the dog’s desire to roam, fight and territorially spray and reduces the incidence of enlarged prostate and testicular cancer..

Discharge Instructions:

Keep your pet quiet for the next 10 – 14 days. It may be necessary to confine him to a small room or dog kennel. Interactions with other dogs should be prevented to ensure that tumbling and play does not occur. Your pet should be kept on a leash when outside or going up or down stairs for the entire 10-14 day confinement period.

Check the incision site daily for redness, swelling or discharge. If any of these are noted, please call the office immediately.

Do not allow your pet to lick at the incision site. If you are unable to keep your pet from licking, please call the office to obtain an Elizabethan collar for their safety.

Reduce your pet’s daily amount of food by approximately 1/4. Their metabolism will start to slow down and reducing food intake will help prevent obesity.

Your pet may remain fertile for up to 60 days, so please continue to prevent possible breeding situations.

Once again, we would like to thank you for being such a responsible pet owner. If we can be of any service, please do not hesitate to call. Together we can provide your pet with the best physical and behavioral care available.


Ovariohysterectomy

A canine spay (ovariohysterectomy) includes the complete removal of the ovaries and uterus. The incision is located in the middle of the abdomen. It will be closed with internal sutures and either external sutures or skin glue. This procedure will reduce the behavior changes that occur around heat periods and reduce the likelihood of mammary cancer in your dog.

Discharge Instructions:

Keep your pet quiet for the next 10 – 14 days. It may be necessary to confine him to a small room or dog kennel. Interactions with other dogs should be prevented to ensure that tumbling and play does not occur. Your pet should be kept on a leash when outside or going up or down stairs for the entire 10-14 day confinement period.

Check the incision site daily for redness, swelling or discharge. If any of these are noted, please call the office immediately.

Do not allow your pet to lick at the incision site. If you are unable to keep your pet from licking, please call the office to obtain an Elizabethan collar for their safety.

Reduce your pet’s daily amount of food by approximately 1/4. Their metabolism will start to slow down and reducing food intake will help prevent obesity.



Once again, we would like to thank you for being such a responsible pet owner. If we can be of any service, please do not hesitate to call. Together we can provide your pet with the best physical and behavioral care available.