My dog breathing hard, not drinking after surgery. Should I worry?

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My 9 year old dog had surgery today to remove a cancerous mass on his neck. I also found out that he has a torn ACL. He is breathing very deeply/hard and won't drink water. He's not panting. When should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | 9 years and 1 month old | 140 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Baxter! The breathing deeply and hard can be a sign of pain, and I am concerned that he won't drink water. While it's normal for a dog to not have much of an appetite after surgery, he should at least be drinking some water. I would give your vet a call know to let them know you are seeing these signs in Baxter. They can tell you if they want to see him.

My dog breathing hard, not drinking after surgery. Should I worry?

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