Is a dog in a lot of pain after being spade?

Answer 1

of course they are. it's surgery. it's exactly like having your tubes tied. they'll give the pup some pain meds...make sure to give them to it.

Answer 2

Dogs do experience pain after surgery and will sometimes shiver which indicates pain. Of course you don't want to completely knock her out with pain medication, however, if you can manage her pain within the first few days after surgery, she will ultimately heal much faster. Your veterinarian should offer some pain medication and possibly an anti inflammatory for your dog and if not, please ask what she has already received and if you can take some home to make her feel more comfortable (be sure to get detailed instructions from your vet for proper dosages, frequency, etc.). I agree with the others who say please DO NOT use Tylenol and if your vet recommends some other type of OTC human pain reliever, again, make sure to get specific instructions before dosing her.

On a final note, HOORAY FOR YOU for being a responsible pet owner and having your girl spayed! Unless you and your dog compete in conformation events, it is much better in the long run for your dog. Her risk for developing cancer later in life will be much less, not to mention she will not have to deal with those annoying heat cycles. Dogs can experience pain and act depressed or cranky with their cycles just like women.

Answer 3

Of course,but with dogs they do not show "pain" as we do, or in a pack situation they would be vulnerable to attack. Dogs that are hurt generally try to hide the problem, especially if you have more than one in the home.
One thing I personally do not like about fixing dogs,either sex is that it removes the hormones that they need for other things other than reproduction. For instance, with people, when they have full hysterectomy they have different issues and hormone replacement therapy is sometimes required. The bones become more brittle, skin is drier, etc. In animals people force them to experience "complete menopause" or "casteration" at an early age, usually before the pituitary gland has a chance to finish growing the dog. That is why that males who are neutered before full development will look like females, they also become taller or stretched because the hormones that tell the pituitary gland to send or to stop sending out growth hormones have been removed.

I didnt see that you asked what to give the dog for pain, but you seem to have gotten afew answers on that. Tylenol is toxic to dogs, aspirin is fine for certain conditions (some arthritis) but aspirin should not be given before or immediately after surgery as it thins the blood and could cause a problem....

Answer 4

As with any surgery there will be a small amount of discomfort but if you feel the dog is in more pain than it should be try giving a baby asprin. If that doesn't seem to hlp call the vet and ask for something stronger and always check for signs of infection and swelling which could cause more than normal discomfort.

Answer 5

Im sure there is pain since they usually get pain and inflammation meds. So yes, but its not long lived. Just dont over exercise and play with the dog right after the operation.

Answer 6

First, please do NOT give your dog Tylenol - dogs can't tolerate it! Very dangerous!

And yes, they're in pain - it's surgery. Most vets give you the option of taking home pain meds for them. Some vets prefer not to give pain meds because if the dog's in some pain, they stay quieter, which is better for healing.

Most people prefer to take home some pain meds for the first few days. It is routine surgery, they usually act pretty normal after just a few days.

Answer 7

Hell yes ............. a spade is a very dangerous thing! but yes a dog is in a lot of pain after being spayed, shame, the vet will give you painkillers for her and just keep her warm and still.

Answer 8

I don't think so. My dog was spade in June and the first two days she was kind of laying around alot or just sleeping, but after that she was back to her old self!

Answer 9

well it is an abdominal surgery and they do have to cut through muscle, so yes. without any pain medication it would be very painful.

animals that are spayed are given pain meds prior to the surgery, after the surgery, and are usually sent home with some for the owner to give.

Answer 10

Yes, there is quite a bit of pain. She had actual surgery. They cut her open, removed stuff, and stitched her shut. Very traumatic. The vet usually will send home something for the pain.

Answer 11

Yes, I've watched it being done. They don't feel anything during surgery but the dog is very sore for the next few days. It's a huge surgery.