Spayed puppy crying and uncomfortable. Can I give more pain medicine?

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Our 6 mo. old Havanese puppy was just spayed today. She is fully alert and mobile, is keeping down food and water, has peed twice and pooped once, but cannot get comfortable. She's crying and constantly trying to lick her wound, but the e-collar seems to be doing its job. The Humane Society gave us Metacam to give her in the morning with food (once a day for 6 days), but she's so uncomfortable now--can we give her some sooner? Or another pain relief option? Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Female | spayed | 6 months and 15 days old | 11 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

No, you cannot give her any more metacam today as she already got it by Injection at the end of the surgery and this medication can only be given once a day. Try to keep her on a soft surface with a gentle bedding, try offering her treats and keep her occupied with very gentle playing. Tomorrow she will already feel much better.

Spayed puppy crying and uncomfortable. Can I give more pain medicine?

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