Please read and follow our post operative instructions carefully. While sterilization is a routine surgery comparable to outpatient services, it does require attention on your part to ensure the safety of your pet.

Post-surgical occurrences include:

• Sleepiness or grogginess for a full day after surgery.
• Slight puffiness or bruising around the incision line.
• Decreased appetite for 24 -36 hours.
• No bowel movement for a day or two after surgery.
  

Contact your veterinarian if:

• Your pet is non-responsive to handling on arrival home.
• You notice listlessness lasting more than 2 days.
• You see severe redness or swelling around the incision.
• There is evidence of bleeding or discharge from the incision site.
• Your pet has difficulty urinating or moving bowels.
• You notice loss of appetite lasting more than 2 days.
• You see any vomiting or diarrhea.

If you have any questions or concerns after surgery, please contact the Humane Society Spay/Neuter Center at 410-833-4480 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:00pm. For after hours emergencies, please contact your veterinarian or one of the emergency facilities listed below: