My 11 month old Maltipoo was spayed last Wednesday. She ate and drank water when we got home and seemed OK. However, she has had a lack of appetite since Friday. She doesn't want her dry food, even when I wet it. I started giving her wet canned food yesterday and she does eat it, but she's not herself. She was always happy and playful before the surgery and now she seems sad/depressed. She sleeps a lot.
Her wound is dry and seems to be closing well. She was prescribed metacam 0.3 once a day and amoxicillin/clavulate drops 0.8 every 12 hrs. I've given her her meds every day since the next day after the surgery. What could be wrong? Im worried that she might be sick.
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Different dogs may suffer from depression for different lengths of time, but most dogs probably start to feel normal again after a few days.
There are several reasons your baby may not be herself but you did say she ate some of the wet canned food so that is a good sign.
Since it has been a week and you're still concerned, I would suggest you call her vet and see what they say.
Write down everything about her movements (that concern you) especially when she started eating, how much she is eating and also water supply as well as bathroom habits.
They should be glad to talk you through a course of action and decide when they need to see her.
Most likely - when this goes away - it will happen 'suddenly' so I hope that time is soon.
I had my female fixed when she was 16 months old. I had no choice in this one because after she gave birth she had an infection. I know this surgery took longer for her to heal than normal surgery. I decided to fix the other female right away and she seemed to bounce back just fine. I know it took her two days to feel really good again and run around.
If your dog is not acting right, and you are worried, then at least call the vet and tell them what's going on. They may say it's normal or they may say it warrants a visit.
This is a major medical procedure, your fur baby may be in pain, infection or depressed. It sounds like a good time for a follow up appointment. A Vet will then examine her to see if there is any worry or not. She should be eating a little right now. Perhaps very mild soft foods would be easier on her stomach , and please keep her hydrated!
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