It will take 1 to 2 hours for the dog to return to normal after being anesthetized. Returning to normal depends on the anesthetic used on the dog. The more anesthesia is used, the slower the recovery will be. It also depends on the age of the dog. The older the dog, the slower it will recover.

Care for dogs after anesthesia

1. The dog will wake up in about 5 minutes after the awakening injection. At this time, the dog will be very scared because he does not know Whatever happened, its legs and feet will become weak and it will walk unsteadily. Therefore, please stay with it at this time. When it wakes up from anesthesia, gently stroke the back of its neck and gently call its name to help it. wake.

2. After it wakes up, take it to a soft mat to have a good rest. Because the anesthesia has not completely disappeared, it will not feel pain so quickly, so pay close attention to it to prevent it from making any mistakes. Excessive movements may cause injuries. Put away the toys. It needs a good rest. Don’t forget to bring the Elizabethan collar.

3. Don’t rush to let him eat after surgery. Gastrointestinal motility will be slow after anesthesia, and rushing to eat may cause gastroenteritis symptoms; let him resume eating after 12 hours, and give him a small amount. Drinking water is enough within 3 hours after surgery, but only in small amounts. Drinking water can help the anesthetic to be discharged from the body as quickly as possible.

4. After the anesthesia wears off, the dog will be in pain. He will lick the floor and walls desperately, constantly turning over, sitting down, and standing up. These are all signs of pain. He may hide in a corner to prevent you from approaching. That is not the case. He hates you just because he feels too uncomfortable. Don’t misunderstand. You can comfort him gently and slowly and hug him.

5. On the next day, you will start to give it anti-inflammatory drugs and apply erythromycin ointment. Let the dog calm down first and let it "lie". Don't rush to apply the medicine. First stroke its belly gently, just like you usually do when playing with it. Wait for it to relax, and then gently apply ointment to it. Continue to stroke it with one hand, and apply the ointment with the other hand. Don't leave in a hurry after applying the medicine. Stroke it for a while to make it feel that applying medicine is not uncomfortable, just like playing with it normally. Then it will be much easier to apply medicine in the future.