Your pet was spayed or neutered today. Please follow these instructions carefully.

First 24 Hours

• Sleepy or quiet behavior is normal
• Keep indoors in a calm, warm area
• Separate from other pets and children

Food & Water

• Small meal tonight
• Water available at all times
• Resume normal feeding tomorrow
• Call if vomiting continues or no appetite after 24 hours

Medications

• Give only medications provided
• Follow directions on the label
• Do NOT give human medications

Incision & Tattoo Care

• Check the surgery site once daily
• Mild redness or swelling is normal
• Keep area clean and dry
• No bathing or swimming for 10–14 days
• Prevent licking, chewing, or scratching
• Your pet received a small green tattoo under the skin
• The tattoo shows your pet has been spayed/neutered
• The tattoo is separate from the incision and needs no special care

Call if you see:

• Discharge, bleeding, or bad odor
• Increasing redness or swelling
• Incision opening
• Not eating after 24 hours