Is it normal for my dog to be very sleepy after pyometra surgery?

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Hi my dog had pyometra then had surgery for it then had stump pyometra and had surgery for that to all within 2 weeks she is now 60 hours post op and still really really sleepy is that normal? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 13 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Hi, sorry to hear about Daisy's troubles! Pyometra surgery in most cases is relatively uncomplicated. She should be on pain medication and antibiotics that your vet would have provided. many pain medications for dogs can make them sleepy. 60 hours post of she should be starting to feel back to herself within another day. If she is still lethargic and is having any problems like not eating diarrhea, a fever or acting dull, she should be rechecked by your vet. If she is not having any of these, she may just have hard a tough time with anesthesia. I would say by day 3 or 4 if she is not back to herself, call you vet and ask if it could be related to any medication she was sent home with. If she is on pain medication, you may also want to try to cut the dose in half to see if that helps. Good luck, wishing Daisy a speedy recovery!

Is it normal for my dog to be very sleepy after pyometra surgery?

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