Million Dogs

  Today we're going to go over some of the basics of post surgical care and hopefully put your mind at ease.  1. Environment The environment your pet will inhabit after surgery can have a big impact on their recovery. Your pet may prefer a dark and quiet space to rest. So be sure to keep children and animals away from them until after they've recuperated.  You'll also want to limit their activity. This means cutting off access to slippery floors and staircases and not allowing any running or rough housing. 2. Water and Food  It's best to follow your veterinarian specific instructions...

Why You Should Train Your Dog to Wear Cones Did you know that you should train your dog to wear cone before your dog needs one? We never want to just slap on a new tool to a dog that's unfamiliar with it as this can create a negative association. It's pretty common for puppies who have a cone or collar on to freeze in feel as if they're unable to move. It will take about 2 to 3 days for the dog to get used to it, so take your time and don't rush. Give them enough time.    Pick the Right Recovery Cone...

Hopefully, your puppy only needs to have one surgery in their whole life. That would be either a spay or neuter surgery. In this article, I’m going to share some before and after surgery care tips that can help recovery time go a lot smoother and less stressful for you and your dog. These same tips can be applied to most post-surgery recovery. You’re going to need to have a few things on hand post-surgery and if you’ve done your homework you’ll likely have these things ahead of time and It’s always good to introduce them to your dog so it won’t be...

When your dog comes home from spay/ neuter surgery, your vet will suggest to use a healing cone to put on your dog during recovery period. It is simply meant to be put around the dog’s neck, encircling the head.  The healing cone should stay on until your dog is fully healed. Cone of shame creates a protective barrier between the head and mouth of the dog from the rest of the body. It prevents your dog from biting, licking, or scratching at her incision and opening it up. So, a cone is a great way to prevent your dog...