Frequently Asked Questions

Activity Restriction

Animals that are recovering from surgery should have limited exercise.  Access to stairs or situations which may cause injury should be avoided.  If your pet is still recovering from anesthesia, he/she may be groggy for approximately 12 hours. 

​Your pet  requires restricted activity.  Outdoor exercise should be restricted to walking on a leash for ten days. No running, jumping, swimming, or access to stairs is permitted. Keep your pet in a clean, dry, confined area. No baths for 10-14 days or until the incision is healed.

Feeding

Only small amounts of food and water should be offered to your pet the night  he/she has adjusted to being home.  Excessive eating and drinking can lead to stomach upsets.  If a special diet has been prescribed, please follow the instructions carefully.  Your pet may resume his/her normal diet the next  morning.

E-Collar

It's important to keep the incision clean and prevent the animal from licking it. The best way to do this is by using an Elizabethan collar (e-collar) which can be purchased the day of surgery through Round of a Paws. Make sure to keep the e-collar on until the incision has healed completely.

Medication

If medications are sent home with your pet, it is important that you administer them on time and in the proper amount. 

Stitches

All stitches/sutures used in our procedures are internal and dissolvable, which means they don't need to be removed. This ensures a more comfortable and convenient recovery process for our patients.

Incision

Please check the incision at least twice daily for any redness, irritation, swelling, or drainage.  Do not allow your pet to chew or lick at the incision area.  If the incision appears irritated or infected, please contact your regular veterinarian or your nearest emergency clinic.

Tattoo

At Round of a Paws, we provide a small green tattoo on the abdomen of all females and  male dogs after they have been fixed. This helps future examiners to quickly identify that the animal has already undergone the procedure, without the need for an exploratory surgery. It's a simple and effective way to ensure the well-being of our furry friends.

Things to Watch For

A decrease in activity or appetite for one or two days may be observed. However, if your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, please contact your regular veterinarian or an emergency clinic. 

            1. Loss of appetite for more than 2 days.

            2. Refusal to drink water for more than 1 day.     

            3. Weakness/depression

            4. Vomiting/diarrhea        

Emergency Vet Information
Open 24/7

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• MedVet Diley Hill 

  • (614) 829-6444

  •  9695 Basil Western Rd, Canal Winchester OH,  43110

• MedVet Worthington

  • (614) 846-5800

  • 300 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington OH,  43085

• MedVet Hilliard:

  •  (614) 870-0480

  • 5230 Renner Rd, Columbus OH, 43228

• The Ohio State University 

  • (614) 292- 3551​

  • 601 Vernon L Tharp St, Columbus OH 43210 

• Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

  • (380) 235-6233

  • 3800 Tuller Rd, Dublin OH, 43017

• PAWS Veterinary Urgent Care

  • (614) 647-9499​

  • 8325 North High St, Columbus OH 43235