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Is it safe for my puppy to run and play 2 weeks after spay surgery?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 30 days old | 7.2 lbs

By the second week after a spay is it safe to say that the stitches are mostly healed by now?? My puppy's stitches have been scabbing over for a while & she desperately wants to run around, jump and play. I'm just afraid of the stitches opening up.

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Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

Yes, 2 weeks should be sufficient time for the surgery site to heal. You can also bathe Snowball now if you want. Just keep an eye on the incision to make sure it continues to heal well. Let her increase her activity level slowly over the next few days and she should do great.
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  • Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    By 10 days after surgery, it should be fine for Snowball to go back to her normal activities - including running, jumping, playing, etc. If you want to double-check, you can always call the veterinarian who did the surgery to make sure it's okay :)

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