My dog won't stop crying after intestinal surgery. What to do?

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My dog has had a sock removed from his intestines this afternoon and we got him back around 5 hours ago. He woke up around 3 hours ago and has not stopped crying loudly. Is this normal after this kind of surgery? Or should we take him to an emergency vet? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | 1 year and 8 months old

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a side effect of the anesthesia and/or drugs given to Alfie for the procedure but it could also indicate he is in pain. If you cannot reach the veterinarian that did Alfie's surgery I recommend having him seen by an emergency veterinarian to ensure he is not in pain or is having issues with the drugs leaving his system.

My dog won't stop crying after intestinal surgery. What to do?

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