No bathing or strenuous exercise. Following cataract surgery (in people as well as dogs) there is no significant discomfort, thus pain medication is not necessary. Additional re-examinations will be scheduled at 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks after the cataract surgery and additionally as needed.
Soft foods recommended for the first few days after tooth extraction include yogurt, puddings, cool soups, mashed potatoes and ice cream, notes St. Louis County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is best to avoid hard and crunchy foods for at least a week.
Avoiding touching the wound at all costs, other than changing gauze after the procedure. Stop smoking for at least 24 hours after the tooth removal. Not eating anything that leaves residual food particles in your mouth, such as popcorn, peanuts and pasta for four days after the procedure. Eating soft foods, such as clear soup, mashed potatoes and pudding. Avoiding carbonated drinks.