After Surgery Pet Care

What to expect and how to care for your pet in the days following a PHS clinic procedure.

  • Your pet may be sleepy for the rest of the day — keep them in a quiet, protected, dry area. Not in sand.
  • Keep the incision clean and dry. Check it daily. If the area becomes red, swollen, or begins to drain, call the vet immediately.
  • Don’t force your pet to eat or drink on pickup day. Offer a small amount of food and plenty of water. Resume normal diet the day after surgery.
  • No exercise for at least two days. No stairs for two days.
  • No swimming for 10 days after surgery.
  • Give any prescribed medication exactly as instructed.
  • Your pet will recover in its own time — if you have any concerns, call the vet.
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