A Drop of Brandy, and a Biscuit: Neuter Recovery

While at the Ontario SPCA before I picked up Washburn they told me that most dogs will be a little lethargic after the surgery and some dogs don't change at all and behave as though nothing has happened. Wash is definitely the latter. He has so much energy and just wants to run around. He has no interest in sleeping most of the day, which he should do.

During his recovery Wash has to take it slow. No running, no jumping, limited use of stairs and minimal exercise. It's very difficult for him. He's resulted to chasing his tail because he's been cooped up so long, and it's day 6 of 10-14 of his recovery.

Yesterday while unsure of how to release pent up energy Wash ran headfirst into a bookshelf. It really wasn't that hard, or bad but the angle was such that he snapped a large portion of his e-collar.

This week, as long as his incision site keeps healing properly, Wash will be able to start longer walks. Wednesday he should be able to go back to socializing with other dogs (at day 10 of recovery) but I have to keep an eye out to make sure the other dogs don`t lick his wound and either agravate it, or infect it.

He will be returning to his training on Friday, and Sunday he`s back to normal! (as long as his recovery is consistent)

Wash is doing well despite the cone!