Dog stitches

[Kirkbyskies]

Hello everyone,
my little Lancashire heeler has just had his spleen removed due to a cancerous growth. As he only had the operation today would he be prone to infections in his stitched up area if I took him for a little walk tomorrow?
Thanks

 

[Caro Perry]

It sounds too soon to me. What does your vet say? As his spleen has been removed his immune system is going to be permanently weakened anyway

 

[Kirkbyskies]

It sounds too soon to me. What does your vet say? As his spleen has been removed his immune system is going to be permanently weakened anyway

I was so overcome with emotion at seeing him again that it completely slipped my mind which is why I have asked for advice here

 

[Caro Perry]

I'd ring and ask. It sounds quite a major operation and he'll need to rest and recover for a bit yet I'd have thought.

 

[Kirkbyskies]

I'd ring and ask. It sounds quite a major operation and he'll need to rest and recover for a bit yet I'd have thought.

Again, the reason I am asking here is because it is Saturday evening and the vets are closed on Sunday but thank you for your advice

 

[Josie]

How is your little chap? Did you decide on taking him out?