My active dog was neutered. How to manage potty breaks & recovery?

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I should've made it clear and I forgot to put the actual surgery for my dachshund. He's getting neuter and I wanted to know what to do the day of surgery after he's done? He's very active and I'm worried to walk him outside to potty because of his stitches or something. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 17 lbs

Juliana, DVM · Accepted Answer

When you pick Reddington up after his procedure he will be a little sleepy from the anesthesia. You will want to keep him inside and very quiet. You will probably be able to feed him a small meal if your vet says it's ok. When he needs to go outside to potty you may even want to keep him on a leash if he tends to get really excitable in the yard. You want to make sure he does not lick at his incision, so an e-collar (cone of shame) is a good idea. Make sure to give the pain medication your vet prescribes to keep him comfortable. The total recovery time is about 10 days. For that time you want to keep him relatively quiet , no off leash walks, wrestling with other dogs or baths.

My active dog was neutered. How to manage potty breaks & recovery?

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