- 1). As required during all surgeries, keep the cone collar on. If you decide to take it off of your puppy, there is a good chance that they will become aggravated with their incision and attempt to scratch or lick it. The incision must be left alone throughout the entire recovery stage.
- 2). Make sure the weather conditions are suitable before taking your puppy for a walk. It is important to keep the incision dry throughout the recovery period so it can heal completely. Use a doggie poncho to cover her entire body from rain if it looks like it's going to rain.
- 3). Use a short leash to take her outside for bathroom purposes only. These walks should be no longer than 10 to 15 minutes and should be within 25 to 50 feet of your home. Too much walking can aggravate the puppy's wound and cause a disruption to the healing process.
- 4). Once you are back from the walk, clean the incision with the ointments and medicine prescribed by the veterinarian. It is usually advised to clean it two to three times a day, so this should work perfectly in their bathroom cycle.
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