Dog had surgery: panting, shivering, sleeping. Is this normal?

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My dog Holly just had surgery for her uterous. She had an infection. Im still worried fpr her. She is sleeping a lot today. Her nose is dry and hot and she is panting but then stops amd begins to shiver. I dont know what to do. Should i take her back to the vet. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 13.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Abdominal surgery is a serious surgery, especially when infection is involved. So sleeping a lot would be normal and one way of healing. The shivering and panting is likely caused by pain, so make sure she takes her pain medicine on time. Best let her rest. She may not be hungry today, which is okay. Make sure she has fresh water available. She should be a lot better tomorrow.

Dog had surgery: panting, shivering, sleeping. Is this normal?

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