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My dog won't eat 3 days after dental surgery. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 5 years and 8 months old | 18 lbs

It’s been about 3 days since her dental surgery and she won’t eat but can drink water. Should I be worried? She’s currently on Clavamox and Tramadol.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2018

Try feeding her some sloppy soup with rice and white boiled chicken, or canned dog food. You may have to sit next to her and entice her to eat. Be patient, she will start eating . The Tramadol sometimes will not work very well, so she may be in pain.

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