Are 2 weeks of antibiotics normal for dog spay complications?

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Piper, 3.6 lb female Yorkie, 8 months old was spayed today. Complications of bleeding from the great ligament, which was stated to have hematoma (stabilized) when location found. She was put on 2 weeks of antibiotics due to removal of bowel to locate bleed. Does this sound like routine procedure? I'm just concerned bc generally 2 weeks of antibiotics in humans would mean there was a perferated bowel. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 months and 18 days old | 3.6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

First off, I'm so sorry that Piper had complications during her surgery! Complications can happen, and if the bowels needed to be relocated to find the bleed, it does make sense to put her on a course of antibiotics to be safe. If her bowels were perforated, the vet would have told you about that complication, so it's more than likely she was prescribed the antibiotics as a precautionary measure. I'd be careful comparing how humans and dogs are dose in medications because dogs require different doses of drugs and may be given them for longer durations. I would give Piper the antibiotics as prescribed by your vet. Good luck, I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

Are 2 weeks of antibiotics normal for dog spay complications?

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