How Long Can I Keep A Dog In A Small Kennel?
Dec.18, 2009 in
Dog
I need to keep a small dog in a twenty inch kennel for a few days. Will the dog be okay? I am gonna get it spay so I need to calm the dog down for a few days.
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Congratulations on getting your pup spayed!
Most of the time, post surgical rest periods don’t need to be as strict as keeping the dog crated. As long as she’s not jumping up on furniture or bounding up and down the stairs, she should be fine.
However, if you do intend to pursue cage rest, remember to take her out on a leash every couple of hours so she has the opportunity to go potty. Make sure she gets her meds as prescribed, has access to water at all times and feed her normally. Clean her up should she have an accident in the crate (and don’t punish her!). And lastly, keep an eye on her to make sure she’s not bothering her incision!
December 18th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Days. DAYS? Twenty inches? DAYS!?!?!?!
Jeez. Why? Please, provide more information here. You’re caging it up to calm it down? What kind of dog calms down because its in a cage? Most of them get riled up from being locked in something too long?
And how old is the dog? What breed? More info PLEASE!
December 18th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
You don’t crate a dog to calm it.You don’t need to calm a dog for spaying the vet will give it medication for that. Depending on the age of the dog will depend on how long they can be in a crate.
December 18th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
DON’T put him in the kennel at all!!!! Oh my gosh….sigh how would you like to be stuck in a small area for 3 days! I know I wouldn’t. Get a dog sitter or something but don’t squeeze the poor thing in a kennel! DOn’t you love him?
December 19th, 2009 at 6:15 am
hey
well to me i think you can leave a dog in a small kennel till he gets to big for it!!and remeber you can another one for him or her thats just the right size
goodluck cya
December 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I can’t think of anything less likely to calm a dog, any size, than to contain it.
I’ve had several dogs spayed–good idea, by the by–and have only ever brought them to the vet’s and had the surgery done.
Good luck–and trust your vet to return your dog in one unruffled piece!
December 19th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Need a lot more info. Spaying your dog doesn’t mean that it has to stay in a kennell the whole time. You just want to discourage jumping, running and rough housing. Take dog out on a leash for potty trips outside. Just make sure the activity level isn’t too much and she’ll be fine.
December 19th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
All you have to do is right before the surgery, take your dog for an extremely long walk, then when you get near your destination, feed her ALOT. It always get them ready to sleep. Good luck!
December 19th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
You don’t need to cage the dog after it is spayed. She’ll probably be a little more quiet than usual for a few days, but just don’t encourage any active behavior. She’ll be fine.
December 19th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Please be aware that your question sounds like you’re planning to do something that’s bad for dogs. If you are talking about crate rest, that’s fine. She will still need to be pottied etc, of course.
The time to get her used to being in her crate is now:http://dogpublic.com/articles/article.as…
Being crated is not a bad thing as long as the crate is not abused. Please check in with your vet about exactly how long she needs to rest after the surg. Good luck!
December 20th, 2009 at 12:28 am
OMG! This can do much harm to your dog. They need to move or their circulation can be compromised leading to paralyzation and then death. Movement also encourages urinary and bowel elimination, esp. bowel. If this is not possible their blood can become septic and a host of other health problems. If a vet actually told you to do this report them to the board. My best friend worked as a vet assistant and I worked in health care for many years (human) but rules of this type are essentially the same. Imagine what it would be like for **you** if you were in a small cage for a few days, relying on someone else to take care of your every need and they do not show up. Dogs are not doormats – they are emotional, sentient and physical beings with feelings and real needs. Keeping the dog indoors and walking him outside at least 3 to 4 times a day so he can go to the bathroom is what he requires. If this is not possible for you and you do not have help please adopt him out to someone who can care for him properly. Unbelievable.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:00 am
You should crate your dog no longer than 3-4 hours. The dog needs to walk and stretch out. The dog will be fine, It is not necessary to crate the dog for such a long period of time even after a spay surgery.