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Why is my dog fearful and reclusive after being spayed yesterday?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 40 lbs

My dog is acting fearful since I got her spayed yesterday. She’s usually very close and now she’s Reclusive. She’ll act like her regular self at some point but the slightest raise of my normal voice she scatters off and runs. I am concerned about her

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2018

That could be due to a mix between discomfort/pain and what she experienced yesterday at the practice where she was spayed. I would wait few more days to see if she gets more comfortable and back to her normal self before being concerned. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

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