Will my dog need pain medication at home after the spay or neuter?

We recommended it. As you can imagine, they have major abdominal surgery for those spays. A lot of things got moved around and a lot of tissues have been affected, so they can be really sore. Having that pain medication will help them heal and keep them comfortable during that process. The same thing goes for neutering. Even though it may not be as invasive as a spay, they can benefit from those pain medications not only for their level of comfort, but also to help decrease inflammation and post-op complications.

We usually send it home. We give them pain medication before, during, and after the procedure, but we normally send home a couple of days of pain medication for you to give, just because it has to be a little uncomfortable and to get them through that window. It usually helps to give it throughout before they start experiencing the pain. If you catch it beforehand, you can keep them comfortable versus letting them get uncomfortable and then try to catch up.

We typically send several days' worth of pain medication for our furry friends. We want them to be in the best comfort that they can be after the procedure. Some common pains that we send include carprofen or meloxicam.

Yes, we provide a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that should be given to your dog twice daily for a week to manage pain. This can be started the night of the operation or the following morning, depending on whether your dog stays overnight. Female dogs undergoing spaying usually stay overnight, while male dogs who are neutered can go home the same day.

Yes, we send all of our post-operative spay and neuter puppies and dogs home with post-operative pain management. It is not optional, it is required and we send it home with you.

Absolutely. Veterinarians always ensure that pets are comfortable after the procedure. They will provide them with appropriate pain medications depending on the procedure they've undergone. If you have any concerns about your pet experiencing pain afterwards, it is strongly recommended to give your vet a call.