My dog is scooting and crying after bladder surgery. Is she in pain?

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My dog has just had bladder stones removed with open surgery, since coming home this evening she is scooting and crying a lot, scooting every five seconds. What is going on?

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

She is likely in pain, and that my be one way of her trying to alleviate the pain. If your veterinarian gave you pain medicine for her, please administer as prescribed. This was a big abdominal surgery and therefore it will take a few days for her to settle. You may want to to take her bed to a quiet dark room where she can calm down and sleep, and sort of leave her be. Tomorrow morning she should be less prone to scoot. Should this not stop by tomorrow morning, then take her back to the vet for a recheck. If your vet has not prescribed any pain medication, ring him and ask for them.

My dog is scooting and crying after bladder surgery. Is she in pain?

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