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Post sterlization & hernia operation

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  • U

    Zsa Zsa came back home today after her operation and the vet told me to watch her incisions and to wipe it down with water should it get aggravated. She is my 1st female and wanted to know if this is normal and what else can I use to keep the area clean & disinfected (polysporene) and aside from not letting her play with her 2 big brothers or go down stairs for 2 weeks (this is going to be interesting) what else do I need to worry about.
    Tks,

    Ula & the gang…"The more I see of men the more I like my dogs."

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  • tanzaT

    I have never had to put anything on a spay incision… just keep her from licking it.... and I never restricted play per say.... all of my bitches would indicate when they felt good enough to play...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • U

    Thank you for the information.

    Ula & the gang…"The more I see of men the more I like my dogs."

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