Neuter Homecare Instructions
Your pet was castrated today.  This is the medical term for neutering a male dog or cat.  It is surgical removal of the testicals.  Though it is routinely performed, castration  is surgery requiring general anesthesia.  Your pet has a small incision that you need to watch for the next 7-10 days.  Any signs of redness, swelling, or discharge could mean an infection or if your dog refuses to eat or seem depressed after the first day home, please call our office right away.  Do not let your pet lick or damage the incision area.  Inter-dermal sutures were used, which are internal and will not need to be removed.  Please make sure you keep him in a warm, dry place and only feed him a small amount of food and water tonight.  Tomorrow he should be back to his normal routine.  Please make sure you do not bathe him or let him go swimming for the next week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at (406)628-4683.