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A take-home sheet for the two weeks after a spay or neuter: how to keep your pet quiet, why the cone stays on, what a healing incision should look like, and the signs that mean you should call. Page two is a daily incision log to bring to the recheck.
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What’s on the form
Pet, surgery date, procedure, the type of skin closure, and the recheck date.
What is normal the evening after anesthesia: sleepiness, a smaller appetite, and a quiet, warm place to rest.
Leash only, no jumping or rough play, and the cone on at all times, for as long as your vet says.
What normal healing looks like, how to check it daily, and keeping it clean and dry.
Pain medication as prescribed, never human painkillers, and feeding after surgery.
Warning signs that need a call, plus a 14-day incision log.
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Write the recheck and restriction end dates on the sheet. Owners follow a rule with an end date much more closely.
Point to the incision at discharge so the owner knows what “normal” looks like before they get home.
Fit the cone before discharge. Many owners take it off “just for the drive” and the pet licks the incision that night.
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Most vets recommend limited activity for about 10 to 14 days, but follow the dates your veterinarian gives you. Running, jumping, and rough play can open the incision.
Usually until the incision is fully healed or the sutures are removed, often around 10 to 14 days. Licking is the most common cause of incision problems.
No. Common human pain relievers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen can be dangerous or deadly for dogs and cats. Only give medication your veterinarian prescribed.
Not until your veterinarian says the incision has healed. Keep it clean and dry, and no swimming.
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A take-home sheet clients can actually follow: what was done, every medication with dose and timing, feeding and activity rules, incision care, and a clear list of signs that mean "call us now".
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A two-week tick-off chart so everyone in the house knows which medicine your pet gets, how much, and when, and whether today’s dose has already been given.
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The operative record for the chart: who did what, what was found, how it was closed, and what happens next. It is laid out in the order a surgery is actually written up, with real room for findings and technique, so the report gets finished before the next case starts.
A starting point, not legal or clinical advice. VetStack’s forms are general templates. Requirements for medical records, consent, and controlled substances vary by state and practice, so review the wording with your practice’s attorney and check your state veterinary board’s rules before adopting a form as standard.