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Is it safe for my large dog to walk stairs after spay surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 3 months old

I am getting my rottweiller spayed tomorrow. I live in a flat so need to go upstairs from front door. Will she be ok to walk upstairs after op? She is 48 kilos so I am unable to carry her

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2018

While I typically do recommend avoiding stairs, when it is not possible I have people use a leash on stairs to make sure the dog goes slow and does not cause too much stress on the incision. Double check with your vet to make sure that will be okay.

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