My dog isn't eating after eye removal surgery. When should I worry?

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Hi lilys had her eye removed yesterday and so she stayed with the vet last night I've rung this morning they said she's comfortable as can be but she's not eating I know this can be common but please believe me when I say it's not for her She had an operation 2 weeks ago to remove lumps (all clear) and she fell in her food bowl when she came home the same day How long can she go before I really need to worry? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 7 years and 11 months old | 14.5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Lily! Removing a few lumps isn't the same as removing the eyes. She could be more painful than you think or is reacting to the pain medication or the antibiotic. I would start to worry 3 days after surgery. Give her time. It's barely been 24 hours after this major surgery. And even if we though she was 100% blind before she may have seen some light and now her world is dark. I have seen dogs we thought were blind have both eyes removed and they were depressed for a while. I wish you and Lily the best!

My dog isn't eating after eye removal surgery. When should I worry?

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