Bitch spay - client handout

RE: Bitch spay - client handout

julia shepard — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:57:37 GMT

Thank you - I should have been a little more clear on the handout - we would like one about the operation, pro's and con's etc.

RE: Bitch spay - client handout

julia shepard — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:56:21 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for your reply - I meant a handout about the actual operation, pro's and con's etc.

RE: Bitch spay - client handout

Sal the 1st — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 18:48:47 GMT

we have a standard post op sheet for all the usual stuff with an extra instructions bit for anything special that needs adding

For bitch spays we usually write in any meds and repeat the doseage as written on envelope of bottle (so the client has the doseage 3 times - verbally , on the meds and on the discharge sheet). I usually add on the 'specials' for bitch spays - no jumping or climbing or running, lead exercise, if excessive licking come back for a collar (we dont send these out routinely unless we know there will be a problem), no running on the beach or through areas where the wound is likely to become dirty. NO SWIMMING- as the locals round here seem to think a dip in the sea or in a mucky dike is beneficial somehow to wound healing. We had one client a couple of weeks ago who presented her bitch to be spayed still dripping wet after letting it swim in the river!

The more complicated and in depth you make it the less likely they are to take it on board - the most important bit on any discharge form is that if the owner has any questions they call for advice

RE: Bitch spay - client handout

apache — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:05:28 GMT

What does it need to say really?

Give painkillers for a couple of days as directed.

Keep an eye on wound and bring back if any sign of redness/irritation/bothering the dog

Walk on a lead and avoid jumping until sutures out (I ignored this with my own dogs and was walking them normally from 3 days)

Back in 14 days for suture removal.

Contact the surgery if worried.

Consider reducing food intake as spayed bitches can be prone to put on weight.