Guide To Recovery After Spaying/Neutering Your Dog

Keep Your Dog Away From Other Animals

Deciding to keep your dog away from other animals after they are spayed or neutered is always a good idea. Other pets might decide to initiate play, which can get the stitches pulled out or otherwise cause irritation. Recently-spayed females who were pregnant or in heat at the time of their surgery should stay away from intact males in particular. Owners need to keep females separated from intact males in these circumstances because the males could still try to mate, resulting in injury to the females. Interactions involving a recently-altered pet and other pets in the household should include supervision and involve the recovering pet being confined to a crate or carrier. After the incision has healed, the pets can interact with each other as usual.