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[quote=Anonymous]It really depends on how good you are about exercise restriction. If you rest your dog well, typically they’re fully recovered in 7-10 days. A lot of vets will prescribe 3 days of pain medication so just be sure that you’re administering that if they provide. Others will give an injection of slow release pain meds that last several days. In either case, you can expect that your pet may be more subdued than usual and may have a decreased appetite. Be mindful not to get the incision wet because the vet will likely use dissolving sutures that will naturally disintegrate as the wound heals. If you get the incision site wet, these may dissolve too early.

Overall, spays are really a safe procedure and most animals don’t experience any side effects. Watch out for any redness, swelling, gaping, or discharge at the incision site and call your vet if any of those symptoms appear.

In terms of a cone, the brand doesn’t really matter. Just ensure that it’s the correct size. This can be hard to predict by weight since animals have different body shapes. If ordering online instead of fitting it on your animal in-person, I’d recommend erring on the side of going slightly too big rather than too small. If somewhat too large, you can secure the cone to their collar with zip ties. 
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