Why is my dog restless, panting, and whining after vet sedation?

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Hi, I took my dog in to my local vet a few hours ago with a leg injury, turns out to be her cruciatus, she had morphine for sedation for xrays, we are a few hours home now but she won't relax, she's panting and whining constantly

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

This could be a side effect of the morphine administered for sedation. Keep her in a quiet, warm, dimly lit room. Restrict activity as much as possible, especially avoiding stairs or climbing onto furniture. Effects can last 4 to 6 hours, not all dogs metabolize the drug at the same rate so this period could be longer or shorter. If she is the same or worse after the 4-6 hour period has passed, consider having her rechecked by your vet. Contact your veterinarian anyway and discuss options for pain management once the morphine wears off.

Why is my dog restless, panting, and whining after vet sedation?

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