Q&A for How to Keep Your Dog Calm After Neutering

Give your dog outlets for their energy. Consider giving them a bull stick to chew, as that can occupy your dog's time and help them get their energy out. A Kong toy filled with peanut butter can also keep your dog's interest.

They will start to gain weight. There is a recommended serving size that your vet would give you/ is listed on the dog food bag, and that is the amount of food that you should stick to so that you aren't overfeeding your dog.

You shouldn't walk her at all; you need to give your dog at least just a week's worth of rest. Then you can start taking her on small walks.

Keep them away from each other for a bit. Once you've deem them ready to play, then you can put them back together.

To keep your dog calm after neutering, try providing interactive toys like puzzles or treat-dispensing toys to keep him mentally stimulated. These can help prevent anxiety and restlessness. Consider using a pen to limit his movement.

It's a problem if you let her move around too much, especially jumping and going up and down stairs. You can still let her sleep with you if you're careful to lift her on and off rather than having her do it herself.

Yes, carry your dog up and down the stairs to prevent potential complications. To keep her calm, try keeping her in a separate room and frequently visiting her. Avoid walks for a few days to a week to allow her to rest and recover.

Provide your dog with attention and gentle activities, such as short walks, to help keep him calm. Avoid places like the dog park where he might get too excited or overactive.

It's not uncommon for dogs to have mood swings after being neutered due to hormonal changes, healing pain, and stress. Check for signs of infection, provide comfort, consult a vet if needed, ensure moderate activity, and focus on healing for the first month to help reduce mood swings.

Animals often hide pain as a survival instinct from their wild ancestors. It's important to follow your vet's instructions and consult them if you have concerns.

He might be feeling anxious or tired. Provide him with a cozy place to relax and give him his favorite toy when you leave.

You can provide him with mentally stimulating toys such as snuffle mats and treat-dispensing puzzles. Giving him some cuddles might also help! If he is moving around excessively, jumping, or using the stairs, you may need to crate or pen him.

Yes, rice is a great idea since it's easier to digest than their normal meals. Just make sure to keep the portions properly sized.

Make a cozy spot for him to relax with a pillow and blankets, and place his food bowls nearby.

This is normal. Being spayed takes the energy level down in all dogs. However, if she doesn't seem to be herself such as personality wise, it is worth a vet trip just to make sure everything is alright.

Yes. It is alright for them to go up and down the stairs after being neutered. Just keep a close eye on them when they are going up and down and make sure they are going slowly and not running up and down them.

At the beginning just carry her but after about a week, then she can start walking up them by herself. Don't worry too much, she'll heal quickly.

Take her to get spayed sometime around 6 months. It is not at all harmful, and it may actually cause her to be less aggressive, as well as preventing cancer and uterine infections.