She won't eat which I know is normal but she won't get up for anything. She just lays there. Is this normal with dogs?
2007-03-21 10:03:36 · 21 answers · asked by Smiles 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is completely normal...especially since it was a spay.. It takes a lot more out of the females that a neuter for a male. She will get back to normal in no time. Just try to get her to drink water.
2007-03-21 10:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Casey B 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. You dog will lay around for a day or two until she is feeling a little better and not so sore. She should be up and eating with in the next day or so. Just give her time. But if after 3 days and she is still the same then call your vet.
2007-03-21 17:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No this is not normal. Is she normally sensitive to pain. Some dogs won't move just because of the discomfort. Is she on medication for pain that sedates her to? That would also keep her from desiring to move. I would advise you to contact your vet and make arranements to take her in for a recheck to make sure there is no complications from the surgery that could be causing her weakness or excessive pain. She should be up and walking around by now. Most dogs don't have any problem moving around almost imediately after they come out of the anesthesia. Don't mess around with something like this, my motto is always, better safe than sorry.
2007-03-21 17:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Itsadogslife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's perfectly normal, she has had major surgery. Try to get her to drink. if she won't drink, that is serious, call the vet.
It's really better that she is keeping still. make sure she doesn't lick the incision or get it wet, that could get it infected. She should start to eat a bit within the next 24 hours. But water is the important thing!
And congratulations for having her spayed!
2007-03-21 17:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely normal; in fact, you should worry if she's too active because you don't want her to hurt herself or tear open stitches! They have to cut her tummy open to spay her, so naturally she's sore and doesn't want to move around a lot -- movement can tug painfully on stitches and wounds which haven't had a chance to heal yet. Make sure she has plenty of water within easy reach (bring her some and try to coax her to drink a little) and don't worry. Look at her tummy daily and if you see signs of infection (pus, swelling, extreme redness) call the vet. She'll be up and moving in a few days. You can always call the vet who did the spay, just to set your mind at ease.
2007-03-21 17:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. 3 of my 5 dogs did and my 1 cat.
2007-03-21 17:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by xXsummndXx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be normal. Spaying is quite invasive, and she could be in pain. If you can't get her to even drink water, I will call your vet. Check her incision site to make sure it doesn't feel warm or looks very red. Both are signs of an infection or possible interal bleeding.
2007-03-21 17:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sekkie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very normal...spaying is a lot more intrusive then neutering a male.
As long as she is drinking water I wouldn't be concerned unless this continues past a few days.
Thanks for being responisible and having your pet spayed
2007-03-21 17:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is normal, your dog is probably very sore. She\he should be better in about 3 days to a week. I have a dog who was spaed and was like that. After a-while your dog is spaed, she\he may still get sore every now and then.
2007-03-21 17:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
she is probably VERY sore. Are you giving her pain medication? If not contact your vet and get her some. Spaying is a very painful surgery, just like a hysterectomy for a woman.
2007-03-21 17:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋