My dog isn't eating after bladder stone surgery. What could be wrong?

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Why has my dog stopped eating after removal of 5 bladder stones? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 6 years and 5 months old | 7 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

If Molly just had surgery today, she may still be feeling some of the effects of anesthesia, which can cause mild nausea and inappetence for 12-24 hours. If Molly's surgery was in the past few days, she may be painful, causing her inappetence. In this case, I recommend calling her vet to discuss her pain management options. If it has been longer than a few days after surgery, it seems unlikely that Molly's loss of appetite is directly related to the bladder stone removal unless there has been a recent diet change that she does not find palatable. I hope this answered your question! If not, feel free to post a follow up question or request a consultation with additional details regarding the timeline, diet changes, and any other relevant information.

My dog isn't eating after bladder stone surgery. What could be wrong?

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