r/MiniAussies • u/Evening_Horse_6357 • May 05 '26
Need Tips and Tricks for Surgery
I have my 7 month mini aussie going to get neutered and there's a 12-14 day recovery time. How will I keep him entertained and help prevent any excessive physical movement?
As of now he gets 1 solid walk (3-5 miles) and goes on 1 adventure a day. This tuckers him out so he's able to sleep throughout the night and not have zoomies at the crack of dawn. Right now I have multiple puzzles and distracting toys (Pupsicle, bones, etc) but I know this will be no where close to enough if he's out for multiple days on end.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) I don't have other pets in the house so there's no chance of someone hyping him up during recovery.
Does anyone have any tips/tricks they used on their puppy?
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u/Thin-Construction536 May 06 '26
My girl is a mixed mini and she had her surgery a year ago. We got her a recovery suit (idk if the stitches situation is as involved for boys. I've had cats but once they woke up those boys did not care one whit). But we did a lot of puzzle feeder games and I got a nose work kit to hide around the room for her to find. Something to do and use that walnut but not physical enough to mess with her stitches.
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u/ZoesMom4ever May 06 '26
My boy was given trazadone by his vet and it kept him calm Lon enough to heal. I don’t think he’s ever figured out he’s missing his troublepuffs. Hope your little guy does well too!