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.
Patients who have had a tooth extraction may avoid eating because of local pain or fear of pain when eating. Therefore, certain diet instruction should and will be given by the dental surgeon. Mainly, a high-calorie, high-volume liquid diet is best for the first 12 to 24 hours after the tooth extraction.