Post Operative Spay & Neuter Care

Please notify Spay Me! or your regular veterinarian if any of the following occurs:

  • Loss of appetite for more than two days

  • Refusal to drink water for more than one day

  • Depression, lethargy, weakness or pain

  • Vomiting after the first 24 hours following surgery

  • Diarrhea for more than 24 hours

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Diet

  • Feed small amount in the evening after surgery.

  • Feed regular diet in the morning after surgery.

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Activity

  • Restrict exercise for dogs – no running, jumping 10-14 days.

  • High-energy dogs should be leash walked and kenneled.

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Incision

  • Watch incision for swelling, redness or drainage. Apply nothing to the incision.

  • Do not allow excessive licking at the incision

  • Suture material is absorbable. It is buried and will dissolve.

  • Keep the incision, and your pet, clean and dry.

  • We give a small green tattoo to each animal after it has been spayed/neutered.  This tattoo is located on the incision site, except for male cats where it is located on the abdomen.  The tattoo is a precaution just in case there is any question your animal is fixed, the tattoo is proof.

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Pain

  • Your pet has been medicated for pain.

  • Do not give your pet any over the counter pain medicine.  It is neither necessary nor safe for your pet.

  • If you feel that your pet is exceptionally prone to painfulness, you can purchase 3 days of pain medication to take home. 

 

Feral Cats

  • Must be kept confined at indoor temperatures (60 to 70 degrees F) for 48 hours before being re-released.

  • Be sure that they are eating and drinking before release.

If you suspect your animal is prone to licking, you can purchase an e-collar from Spay Me! clinic.  Please remember that Spay Me! is not responsible for any complications that arise due to your pet licking at their incision site.
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To download printer friendly version of the discharge instructions, please click HERE. 

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If you feel your animal may be experiencing difficulty after surgery, re-checks are available (and encouraged!)and can be scheduled by calling

608-224-1400.

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Rechecks within 7 days of surgery are at no cost; rechecks beyond 7 days are just $10.  Additional medications, tests, etc will be an additional cost.

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24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARE CLINICS

If you need help after hours

(all costs are your responsibility)

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Veterinary Emergency Services - East

608-222-2455

4902 East Broadway,
Madison, WI 53716

 

Veterinary Emergency Services - West 

608-831-1101 

1612 N. High Point Road, Suite 100
Middleton, WI 53562

 

ECA

608-274-7772

229 Beltline Hwy,
Madison, WI 53713

 

UW Madison Veterinary

608-263-7600 or 800-386-8684

2015 Linden Dr,
Madison, WI 53706

 

Fox Valley Animal Referral Center

920-993-9193

4706 New Horizons Blvd,
Appleton, WI 54914

 

Animal ER or Kenosha & Racine

262-553-9223

4333 S. Green Bay Rd,
Racine, WI 53403

 

Animal Emergency Center

414-540-6710

2100 W. SIlver Springs Dr,
Glendale, WI 53209

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Waukesha Veterinary Referral Center

866-542-3241

360 Bluemound Rd,
Waukesha, WI 53188

 

Green Bay Animal Emergency Clinic

920-494-9400

933 Anderson Dr, Suite F
Green Bay, WI 54304

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Did you know...?
All surgery patients receive a small green tattoo to show they have already been spayed/neutered?  The purpose of this tattoo is to prevent unnecessary surgeries in the future.












(example of a tattoo on a large female mastiff, six months post surgery)