My dog was neutered today, no pain meds. How can I help him heal?

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Pocholo has neutered this morning, through public veterinary mission. I was not given a prescription for him. What shall I give him to make his wound heal easily and to lessen his pain. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 30 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm glad Pocholo was neutered today and I hope the surgery went well! Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC pain medications for dogs, as many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would give the public veterinary mission a call or make a visit to see if you can get any pain meds for him. He should be kept as quiet as possible, confined to a small room to keep him from running around. Keeping him quiet is important to make sure his wound heals normally. Check the incision twice daily for signs of infection, which include redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and pus. If you see any of those signs, Pocholo will need to see a vet for antibiotics. Otherwise, keep the area clean and dry, you do not need to put anything on it. I hope this helps :-)

My dog was neutered today, no pain meds. How can I help him heal?

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