Pain relief

Question
My German Shepherd just got neutered.  He had an undecended testicle, so the vet ended up having to do two incisions.  He seems to have something that looks like razor burn all around the area and he is licking it.  The incisions look fine though.  Is there anything I can put on the red areas around where he was shaved to decrease the irritation?  How about for pain? How much?

Answer
Hi Amy, he might have razor burn from them shaving him before the operation.  You don't want him to lick it as it can irritate it.  I would put triple antibiotic cream on it.  it will be nice and cool and keep infection down.  You might have to get him an E collar to prevent him from licking the incision.  As far as pain, he shouldn't really need anything now.  Normally they will give something after the operation.  Dogs have a higher tolerance to pain than people.  If you are still concerned, sometimes the vets will prescribe something for you, but there is really nothing over the counter that would do any good.  Hope this helps,

Dawn