Why is my dog vomiting and not eating after surgery and Rimadyl?

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  Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on July 24th, 2017

  If the anesthesia was given within the last 24 hours, it can cause some vomiting and digestive upset as a side effect, however this usually resolves within 24 hours. Some pain medications and antibiotics given after surgery may also cause minor digestive upset, however if Sally is continuing to vomit, or is very tender or painful on her abdomen, this is very concerning and should be brought to the attention of your vet. They may recommend a recheck of the area, or additional medications to help protect the stomach while she heals.

  

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  Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 24th, 2017

  Hello, sorry to hear about Sally's complications. Its hard to tell if this is a side effect of the anesthesia or the surgery itself or any of the medications she has received. Perhaps your veterinarian will investigate a little further as to the cause of her sudden onset of illness and may consider hospitalization for Sally. If sally had any pre-existing condition that could have been exacerbated with the anesthetic procedure, these should also be re-evaluated to ensure there has not been any progression of those. Hope this helps.

  

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