What will your pet’s post-surgery aftercare look like?
After your pet’s surgical procedure, it’s important to provide proper aftercare to aid in the healing process.
So what will your pet’s post-surgery aftercare to look like?
At-home aftercare
For most orthopedic surgeries, the total recovery time typically takes about 6 weeks. During this time, physical therapy will be necessary to combat muscle atrophy, joint scar tissue, and reduced range of motion.
Simon Veterinary Surgical provides a comprehensive physical rehab program that is available on our website. Our program breaks down the rehab schedule on a week-by-week basis, so you know exactly how and when to perform each rehab treatment on your pet.
After 6 months, we typically see our patients return to full function, minus the degree of arthritis that is already present. You can expect your pet to have uninhibited, unrestricted activity for the rest of their life.
SVS provided aftercare
In addition to our online physical rehab program, every SVS flat-rate surgery includes all of the following to help your pet on the road to recovery.
Pain Management. A long-acting local anesthetic is injected throughout each tissue layer during closing of every orthopedic surgery and most soft tissue surgeries, as appropriate.
Supplements. After each orthopedic surgery, SVS sends home supplements with their patients to aid in the healing process.
Rechecks. Each patient is welcomed back for free recheck visits to evaluate their recovery process.
Cold Laser Therapy. At every recheck visit, the SVS team will use cold laser therapy on the surgical site to accelerate the healing process.
Text Messaging Consultation. If you have any concerns regarding your pet’s behavior or recovery, SVS offers texting support until 9 PM on all surgery days.
Post-surgery aftercare isn’t easy. That’s why we offer support through every step of the way to lighten your load and set you up for success ;)
