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My chihuahua jumped after surgery. What should I watch for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 5.6 lbs

My chihuahua had a resection on week ago and jumped on a couch. He seems ok and his wound looks fine but I'm worried. Anything I should lookout for to ensure he is safe?

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

Sounds like Hercules has had a rough time lately! I would monitor his incison for any swelling or drainage and make sure he's acting like himself, and if anything seems off I would take him in. Try to keep him from jumping until he gets his stitches out though!

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