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Accidentally gave my spayed dog her post-op meds early. Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | 8 months and 30 days old | 48 lbs

My dog recently was spayed. Her pills (carprofen 50mg and acepromezine 25mg) are supposed to be taken every 12 hours and I accidentally gave them to her 5 hours early (I have major pregnancy brain). Will she be okay?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Penny. I totally understand having major pregnancy brain, it can make you so foggy sometimes! My baby is seven months old now, it does get better. Anyway, yes Penny will be ok. Just give her next dose 12 hours after this dose. I hope this helps!

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