My one-year-old dog was spayed on Tuesday morning. The op went well and I picked her up mid-afternoon. She was awake but still a bit groggy.
Since I brought her home, she seems terrified; she won't leave her bed, and when she does get up, she just runs to hide in a corner... She's refusing to go outside, so I have to carry her out. Even when I call her to come up on the sofa with me, she won't budge from her bed; she just looks at me and whines. She isn't coming into the kitchen anymore either, even though she's usually right there hoping for a little treat.
On the plus side, she's eating normally and hasn't been bothering her stitches.
The vet thinks she's just anxious, but we're going back to see them tomorrow anyway just to be sure everything is okay.
Has anyone else dealt with this kind of behaviour after their dog was spayed? What could be causing it? How can I help her?
Thanks in advance for your help...
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It could be discomfort from the dressing or trapped fur, as your vet suggested. It might sting, pull or itch, especially subway surfers when she changes position.
Hi, I’ve just had my girl spayed on Monday and she’s behaving in the exact same way. Mind you, when she’s outside she seems perfectly fine, she goes up to other dogs and wags her tail, but then she does what yours does and keeps running from her bed to the rug. I even threw a little treat just outside her bed but she wouldn’t go and get it, even though she was whining because she wanted it. She does it every time. I rang the vet and he told me it’s probably the bandage pulling or some fur caught in it, so I was just wondering how things turned out for you in the end?
Hello. I have a little poodle who was spayed on 12/05/20 and she’s showing the same behaviour. She’s in pain, having severe spasms and is absolutely terrified. I really hope this trauma doesn’t last and that she’ll get back to her old self??
Hi everyone... just bumping this thread.
My girl was spayed this morning and she’s not eating or drinking, and she hasn't had a wee yet even when I take her out in the garden. How long did it take for your dogs to get back to their usual selves?
Hi there, I’m having the same issue as you. My dog was spayed yesterday and she’s shivering whenever we talk to her. She isn't eating or drinking and is just huddled up in her bed. She looks as if she’s been mistreated. We know our vet and they are incredibly gentle with her. How many days did this last for your little one? Thanks.
My girl was spayed on the 12th of November and her behaviour has changed; she’s becoming a real handful again, just like when she was a puppy. During a trip to the vet, when she saw the one who performed her surgery, she looked like she would’ve torn him to pieces – he couldn’t get anywhere near her. With the other vets, though, she’s absolutely fine.
It's still very early days, just give it some time; it’s bound to be painful, but the main thing is she's eating! Trust the vet, wait until she’s finished the course of treatment and, if need be, give them another ring (and try to hide your anxiety as she’ll pick up on it) 🙂
My 6-month-old poodle was spayed three days ago and she’s behaving exactly like Sabyh’s dog. I’m at my wits' end. She won’t leave her bed, doesn't want to walk, won't take any treats, isn't playing anymore, and just looks so miserable. She’s wearing a cone, and I’m having to hold her bowl right up to her nose to get her to eat (mind you, she’s still got a good appetite). I went back to the vet, who gave her a steroid jab, and she’s been put on morphine for five days. Nothing seems to be helping; she just won't move. I’m really worried.
My 6-month-old poodle, who was spayed three days ago, is showing exactly the same behaviour as Sabyh’s dog. I’m at my wits' end. She won’t leave her bed, refuses to walk, won’t take any treats, and has stopped playing—she just looks so sad. She’s wearing a cone, and I’m having to put her bowl right under her nose to get her to eat (though she still has a good appetite). I went back to the vet, who gave her a steroid jab, and she’s on morphine for five days. Nothing seems to be working; she just won’t move. I’m really worried.
