My puppy is lethargic, shaking head, and rubbing face after spay. Why?

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My puppy (5 months old) was spayed 4 days ago (Sept. 27). She has been acting almost like her normal self for about 2-3 days now. Today she has appeared to be more lethargic. She's still eating, drinking, & going to the bathroom but not as frequently as she was. Her incision looks good & is continuing to heal. She has also been pawing at her face & shaking her head some today. She'll even try & rub her face on the carpet or furniture. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 5 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This sounds like she is getting an ear infection, or has something stuck in her ear or mouth. It also could be from insect or ant bites on her face. It doesn't seem related to the surgery from her symptoms. Check her over carefully. Look at her face, the fur, check inside her mouth and in her ears to see if you can fine a cause for the face rubbing and head shaking. If her ears are hot, red and painful, or they have some discharge in them then she should have them checked and treated by your veterinarian. Please try to stop the rubbing as she can get skin sores or a hot spot if she rubs too hard. Use a cone on her if needed to stop the scratching. If this worsens and you can't find the reason please bring Emmy back for a recheck. They can give medication if needed to stop the rubbing and they should be able to diagnose the problem and treat it also. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Emmy.

My puppy is lethargic, shaking head, and rubbing face after spay. Why?

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