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My dog is declining after eye surgery, head tilting, not eating.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog has recently had her eye removed because of a unknown infection. After the surgery the dog seemed normal and happy for the first couple weeks. Eventually she began tilting her head so we returned her to the vet on a saturday. The vet prescribed a ear drop med for infection and amoxicillin. Her condition declined so we returned to the vet the follow thursdayHe prescribed a anti inflammatory and another antibiotic. Her health keeps declining. Wont eat or drink and only wakes up when force

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

I am so sorry she's not doing well. I don't see what her age is; but if she's a senior citizen, there are a number of things that could be going on that are unrelated to the surgery. I don't know what all your vet has done in terms of diagnostics at this point, but if bloodwork has not yet been performed, talk to your vet about maybe doing some to further investigate. I'm concerned that she needs additional medical care, and I'm sorry there isn't more that I can offer for you to do at home-- offer her soft, easy to digest, yummy foods such as boiled chicken and white rice, warm it up a bit, put broth on it. Make sure she's got water to drink within reach of her. If your vet isn't able to see you on an emergency basis, you may have to drive to somewhere that offers an emergency facility. Again, sorry I don't have any solutions for you at home, but I'm concerned she needs significant medical care. thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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