Hi, my 5-year-old dog, Choupy, had surgery yesterday for pyometra. When we got home last night she seemed to be doing quite well... I didn't give her anything to eat, just some water... This morning I put her bowls back out; she did her business as normal and ate a little, but since lunchtime she hasn't drunk anything and has just been sleeping. When I offer her a treat, she looks like she's going to be sick and keeps licking her lips... Is this normal after such a major operation, or should I be worried?? Thanks for your help...
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It’s normal for her to be a bit flat as the bacteria will still be in her bloodstream even after having her womb removed. You’ve just got to let the antibiotics do their work. My kitty had emergency surgery this afternoon and she’s being discharged from the vet tomorrow; the vet warned me that it’ll take a few days for her to get her energy back.
Oh yeah, that's completely normal. It’s just like after my girls were spayed; they were a bit groggy at first, but they soon bounced back. You'll just need to keep an eye on them tomorrow.
I’ve already contacted the out-of-hours vet who told me not to worry until tomorrow since it was major surgery, but I’m still really worried and I wanted to know if these symptoms are normal after being treated for pyometra.
Hi there, I think the op might have been a bit of a shock and quite stressful for them. It might just be a temporary thing, so try giving them some wet food to keep their fluids up and wait until tomorrow to see how they get on. If things don't improve though, do make sure to contact your vet...
