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My dog just got spayed. How soon can I feed her after surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 13 lbs

My dog just got spayed, how many hours do I have to wait for me to feed her?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2017

I recommend to wait 6-8 hours after the time of the procedure. Also only feed half the amount. If she eats it all and acts like she's still hungry, wait an hour to feed the rest. Also, don't worry if Lexi doesn't eat tonight. Many times they are too tired and out of it. Hope you have a good evening.

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