What To Expect When You're Desexing A Dog

Nucleus Acumbens on 09/11/2022 - 09:49
Last edited 09/11/2022 - 09:51

My male Miniature Fox Terrier will be getting desexed at 6 months, 1 week.

What will his recovery look like?

What will I need to do for him?

Will I have to be home with him 24/7 for the duration of his recovery?

How long will he need to recuperate?

I've heard it takes about two weeks before they're back to feeling good and fully recuperated.

Pup will have doggy training on Sunday 20th and his operation on Monday 21st November. Will he be ok to go back to doggy training (for Assistance Dog) on Sunday December 4, or is that a bit too soon?

Thank you

Pets Animal Desexing

Comments

  • oscargamer on 09/11/2022 - 09:57
    +8

    Sounds like your assistance dog needs an assistance dog?

    • kerfuffle on 09/11/2022 - 11:12
      +2

      Was gonna say. Third thread from the OP about their dog …

      • oscargamer on 09/11/2022 - 11:14

        Yep…..maybe they should have bought a mature assistance dog, that was ready to assist from the start?

      • SydStrand on 09/11/2022 - 13:52
        +2

        Another pointless thread from the OP when the information is out there, after promising to ask their vet.

      • Nucleus Acumbens on 13/11/2022 - 12:27

        I'm so sorry, but I thought this was a pet forum where you engage in topics of conversations about umm pets?

  • coffeeinmyveins on 09/11/2022 - 09:57
    +1

    Every dog is different mate, your vet will (should) tell you everything you need to know and answer these questions.

    Generally speaking the day or two after they are incredibly tired from the operation (like a human would be!) so they'll just laze around. Do NOT let them jump AT ALL and minimise ANY movement. You need to watch for scratching/biting at the surgery site.

    It's different than it used to be since they do keyhole surgery now, so there's no big scar with lots of stitches.

    Normally they are back to normal after a few days or a week but YMMV. Pamper them.

    Also,

    (for Assistance Dog)

    I didn't know this breed can be an assistance dog?

    • CrispyChrispy on 09/11/2022 - 10:06

      Depends on what type of assistance dog OP has, if it's a guide dog for the blind it's a labrador

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 09/11/2022 - 10:10

        male Miniature Fox Terrier

        • Sleeqb7 on 09/11/2022 - 11:05
          +1

          "He will assist me in yelling at my neighbors."

  • CrispyChrispy on 09/11/2022 - 10:00

    Ask your vet? Out of curiosity OP, what type of assistance dog is your dog?

  • try2bhelpful on 09/11/2022 - 10:04

    The operation is minor for a male dog. The thing is to avoid him worrying his stitches and keep an eye on the wound to make sure it is healing ok. Ask your vet about recovery and when to get it looked at.

  • iamherenow on 09/11/2022 - 10:12
    +6

    A desexed dog.

  • mapax on 09/11/2022 - 10:16
    +1

    Get someone else to take your dog to the vet and to pick him up so the dog doesn’t resent you for taking his doghood.
    /s

  • Tee Rex Arms on 09/11/2022 - 10:22
    +1

    Legit assistance dog or a therapy dog?

    • Nucleus Acumbens on 13/11/2022 - 12:31

      Legit Assistance Dog. He is in training to meet the requirements of the Public Access Test that will give him the same legal rights as regular Guide Dogs that you're used to.

  • tre180 on 09/11/2022 - 10:25

    My female dog was back to normal and running around within three days. The thing that seems to bothers them the most is the cone of shame, though it is kinda funny watching them walk into stuff! Maybe look into getting one of those donut collars so they dont interfere with their stitches.

  • Seraphin7 on 09/11/2022 - 10:34
    +8

    I suspect your vet will have extensive experience in this regard and be able to provide well considered advice.

    • Switchblade88 on 09/11/2022 - 11:18
      +3

      Are you discounting the dubious information provided via OzPetAdvice?? GASP

  • mapax on 09/11/2022 - 11:22

    OP should be banned from posting any more about their dog until they share a picture of the fox terrier.

    • mapax on 09/11/2022 - 13:16
      +1

      Negged by a cat person…

    • Nucleus Acumbens on 13/11/2022 - 12:32

      I tried but I failed. I can't do links on my phone.

  • Muzeeb on 09/11/2022 - 11:48
    +1

    OMFG

    Your vet will provide a take home care information kit.

    Any abnormal complications that the vet had during the procedure may require extra attention that will be specific to your dog.

    Again - just follow your vets avdise advice.

    The questions you have listed above can be answered by your vet or vet nurse and will be tailored specifically to your mutt.

  • CauseNEffect on 09/11/2022 - 11:52

    Speak to your vet… in my experience 3 days of serious affect, needed cone of shame for a week for a very large female dog. A large incision that hair grew over after a few months.

  • meowsers on 09/11/2022 - 13:13
    +2

    Welcome to Dr. VetOzBargain.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 09/11/2022 - 14:09
    +1

    You performing this operation at home with a kitchen knife? Or going to a Vet?

    If the latter, have you considered….asking the Vet these questions?

  • bargaino on 09/11/2022 - 15:05

    This is a bit silly, so in the spirit: "Where are my testicles, Summer?"

    https://youtu.be/bgKKXa8z-0I?t=12

  • tallkid123 on 09/11/2022 - 16:23
    +1

    What's a redundant post?

    Ask your vet.

  • Some Human on 10/11/2022 - 01:36
    +2

    If I were desexing a dog, I would expect a lot of biting, barking, squealing, scratching and a craptonne of blood.

    But that's because I am not a vet.

  • Sinnerator on 10/11/2022 - 07:29

    It will no longer look at you with sad puppy dog eyes.
    It will look at you with sad "YOU ARE A MONSTER" eyes.

  • brad1-8tsi on 10/11/2022 - 14:27

    Your vet will answer all those questions.

    You say it's a dog so I assume male as a female is a bitch.

    Male should be fine. Female takes a bit longer to heal.

    • mapax on 10/11/2022 - 14:33

      I thought the giveaway that it’s a dog was the second word of the opening post.

      • brad1-8tsi on 10/11/2022 - 14:44

        Fair call. Missed that.

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 13/11/2022 - 12:46

    Thanks for all your replies. It's such a relief that he will only be worse for wear for about three days. I hated to think of him sad, miserable and pain for two whole weeks.

    Could've asked the vet, but asking on here elicits so many real life answered.

    • try2bhelpful on 13/11/2022 - 13:02

      Would be interested in an update once the pup is done. Would like to know he is doing OK.

  • Nucleus Acumbens on 18/12/2022 - 00:48

    Pup is three weeks Post surgery. Wore the cone for about 2 hours then he was good to go as if nothing had happened to him. Went back two weeks later to get stitches removed and he's good as gold. He handled it like a champ!

    • try2bhelpful on 18/12/2022 - 11:22

      Great to hear. Young animals, in particular, tend to bounce back quickly from this sort of thing.

    • CauseNEffect on 01/03/2023 - 21:10

      Lucky for you. Good pup.

  • XanderMelton on 26/04/2023 - 22:15

    Just stumbled upon this old thread, and I'm new here on the forum. Hope your Miniature Fox Terrier is doing well now! I remember when my dog got desexed, he was a little groggy and sleepy for the first day or two. He needed to wear a cone to keep him from licking the incision site, but he didn't seem to mind it too much. You don't necessarily need to be home with your pup 24/7, but it's good to keep an eye on him and make sure he's not trying to run around or jump too much. It's true that it can take up to two weeks for them to fully recover, but it really depends on the dog. As for going back to doggy training, it's best to check with your vet. But I think two weeks should be enough time for your pup to recover and be ready to go back to training. By the way, I came across this hamster tumor removal article the other day and thought it might be helpful for anyone dealing with a similar issue https://www.thepetproperty.com/hamsters/how-much-do-hamster-vet-bills-cost/. Check it out if you're interested.

    • mapax on 26/04/2023 - 22:22
      -1

      Hamsters are a prohibited pest.

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