Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What to expect in dogs after soft tissue surgery recovery
By Väisänen, M et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2004·Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Postoperative signs in 96 dogs undergoing soft tissue surgery.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 96 dogs showed changes in behavior after undergoing soft tissue surgery. On the day of their operation, all the dogs displayed signs of pain and decreased activity, with many seeking more contact from their owners. By two days post-surgery, most dogs were starting to return to normal, but some still showed changes in their demeanor and movement. The level of pain and behavioral changes varied depending on the type of surgery performed. It's important for owners to monitor their pets closely during recovery and consult their vet if they have concerns.
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Abstract
The signs shown by 96 dogs recovering at home after day-case soft tissue operations were assessed by their owners for three days. On the day of the operation there were behavioural changes in all the animals, but by two days after the operation changes in behaviour were detected in only 85 per cent of them. The most common changes were in the dogs' demeanour and their way of moving; there were decreases in overall activity and playfulness, and increases in contact seeking. The dogs also showed signs of pain: the highest ratings were observed on the day of the operation, when the median value on a visual analogue scale from 0 to 100 mm was 43 mm, with a range from 0 to 95 mm. The type of operation significantly affected the signs observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15623085/