Bathing Spayed Puppies

By Katie Appleby

A dog owner's anxiety on bathing a spayed puppy can be very well understood by dog-lovers. Questions and concerns flood your mind like: Will the wound break open? Or is the glue used for stitches available easily at the store?

Some are of the opinion that dogs must not be bathed till the stitches dissolve or are removed. In case the stitches get pulled out, keep checking the incision. If you find some fluid drip out or if point of incision is open, it is best that you take your dog to the vet as soon as possible. If the incision looks dry and is closed, keep a close eye on the point of incision for a week. If it opens and fluid begins to leak, rush the dog to the vet right away. You may apply Neosporin on the cut, but take all precautions to keep your hands clean while applying.

It is better that the dog has a halo collar when the wound is tender, as there is very possibility that the dog may pull out the stitches by licking the wound. The halo collar will act as a shield and prevent the dog from doing so. A responsible owner will take every precaution to avoid such a mishap.

There is no glue that is available in store to fix the stitches. You can only take the dog to to your vet to get the stitches repaired. In cases when stitches have been pulled out, get to your vet as soon as possible. If left unattended, this could cause infection and leave the dog groaning in pain. Also it better to give her bath with just plain water for a week and just blot dry the stitches and avoid rubbing it. Most find it easiest to wait until the stitches heal completely.

If your reason for giving your dog a bath is because of an unpleasant smell, it is better to use wipes that are available at pet stores. Just wipe down the dog fur and it will smell fresh. It is better to avoid bathing a dog for a few days as it could cause infection, so wipe the dog with a damp cloth or sponge leaving the incision area and the belly untouched, make sure to keep the incision dry. You could also use a bit of baby shampoo but don't leave the dog wet as it may become sick while it heals after surgery.

Katie Appleby is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about bathing spayed puppies, please visit Spay Neuter Clinics for current articles and discussions.