Although the prospect of having surgery performed on your beloved pet may be upsetting, losing your pet or having him live in pain is much worse. Among the more common surgeries performed on pets are:
 
 
 

•  Spaying or neutering
•   Fixing broken or fractured bones
•   Repairing ligament or joint damage
•  Cancer
•   Removal of kidney or bladder stones
•  Declawing.

 Post-Surgical Help
Caring for a sick pet is stressful. Your veterinarian should provide you with guidelines for the safety and care of your pet.

When your pet is recovering keep the following helpful hints in mind:

1) To avoid a trip to the vets for damage repair, never let your pet scratch, lick or bite stitches.
2) Keep your recovering patient in a quiet, warm and comfortable part of your house.
3) Don’t let a recovering pet go outside until your veterinarian tells you it’s okay.
4) Limit your pet’s exercise to prevent unnecessary strain and stress to its injury.
5) Follow all veterinary instructions and watch your pet for signs of a new illness or lack of recovery.
6) Above all, give your pet love and attention.