My dog is anxious and won't settle after spay. Can I give calming aid?

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We just got Kona spayed this morning and brought her home tonight. She is obvously uncomfortable and is hating the ecoller but she is very very anxious and won’t settle down. Our vet said to call tomorrow if she seems anxious or can’t get comfy. We have a vitamin called Quiet Moments calming aid, I’ll send a pic of bottle. They’re chewable and I’m wondering if it’s save to give Kona after that surgery. she came home with Rimadyl 100mg to take tomorrow + 5 Days. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 14 days old | 16 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Kona is not feeling well! This can be totally normal after surgery. Sometimes they have whats called 'Dysphoria' and they will be agitated and not able to settle. Basically they are still feeling weird from the anesthesia but they don't understand what's happening to them so they become anxious. I would advise to sit with her in a quiet location with soft music (classical and reggae music have both been shown to soothe dogs) and keep the environment stimulation free. While these herbs are generally safe, interactions can occur. Given that the sedation chemicals are still in her body, I would not advise to use this supplement. Its best to avoid interactions. Try to pet her and reassure her. By the morning she will likely be feeling better. If she is still anxious tomorrow, call the veterinarian for additional medications that can sedate or provide anxiety relief. I hope Kona settles down quickly and falls asleep. Best of luck!

My dog is anxious and won't settle after spay. Can I give calming aid?

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