My dog just got spayed, why is her belly bloated? Is it normal?

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my dog got spayed this morning, and I noticed now she’s bloated in the abdomen. Her incision looks great and she’s acting fine other than a little sleepy. Could this just be from post surgery? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 4.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Usually there is no air in the abdomen, but when we open the abdomen in order to remove the ovaries and uterus, air gets into it. Sometimes, after closing up, some air is retained. Over the next week or so the air will be absorbed and disappears. It is not dangerous, maybe a little bit uncomfortable.

My dog just got spayed, why is her belly bloated? Is it normal?

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