My dog is restless, whining, and peeing after neuter. Is this normal?

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My 10mo golden retriever was neutered earlier today. It’s 3am and he won’t sleep, is pacing, whining and keeps peeing everywhere. Not like puddles of pee, but like trails it everywhere. Is that normal? What should I do to keep him calm for the next couple days? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 10 months and 10 days old | 55 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sounds like he is a lot of discomfort/pain; not unusual after surgery. Could also be some dysphoria from the drugs. Did they not send him home with some pain medications? If not, you need to call the vet and get some medications for him. If he is on medication, you still to call them as the dose may need to be adjusted up or down. I cannot recommend that you can give him over the counter medications as I do not know what drugs he has already had. The trailing of the urine can be a side effect of anesthesia/medications. I would not be overly concerned about that at this stage. All you can do is keep him calm and quiet and don't fuss too much over him or you will be reinforcing this behavior. Please call the vet in the morning. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

My dog is restless, whining, and peeing after neuter. Is this normal?

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