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My dog isn't eating and has diarrhea 3 days after spay. Vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

My dog was spayed 3 days ago. She was experiencing diarrhea the first two days so I stopped her medication and she has barely eaten anything since. I do no think that’s normal. This is how her incision healing process looks like. She also has dried brown scabs where they shaved her. Should I be worried and see a vet??

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 22nd, 2021

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Luna. I do recommend that she sees a veterinarian today. Her incision appears to be healing well. I do not see redness, swelling or discharge draining out. However, pictures can be deceiving. I am more worried that she is not eating. The diarrhea needs to be addressed as well. The veterinarian will examine her and take her temperature. A fever, for example, can indicate an infection. If you stopped her medications, which is reasonable given the diarrhea, she may be very painful now though. This too can affect appetite. The veterinarian will guide you on any testing or treatment options. In the meantime, keep her quiet, encourage her to drink so she doesn't become dehydrated and do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Maria DVM

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    Published on June 29th, 2018

    I would recommend taking her to see a vet if she isn't eating anything and vomiting. It is a concern that either something more is going on with her or she could be in pain from the surgery. Your veterinarian will be able to perform a good physical examination and diagnostics needed to determine what is going on with her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 28th, 2019

    Hi. First, if she is lucking, she needs to have a cone on or her incision could get infected or opened. If she has blood in the stool, it could still be from.stress of it all. But, when it gets to that point, she needs medications for the diarrhea and the blood. She also needs a.bland diet for 5 to 7 days. I'd call your veterinarian or the er in the am right away

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