My dog won't eat, is inactive, and shivers days after surgery. Is this normal?

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My dog underwent surgery on Monday. She’s about 9 years old. I’m worried because it’s now Thursday and she’s still extremely inactive and refuses to eat food. She’s drinking water okay though. She’s also continuously shivering but she’s in a warm room with a blanket. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 9 years and 1 month old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

From your description it sounds like she is in pain. By now, Thursday this should have gotten much less (not knowing what surgery she underwent I cannot give you an exact time frame). By now she should also eat again. You should take her back to the vet for a recheck, as this is not normal and she would at least need more pain medicine to make her more comfortable.

My dog won't eat, is inactive, and shivers days after surgery. Is this normal?

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