My dog won't eat or drink after neuter. Is licking shaved area normal?

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Oakley got neutered on Monday. Tuesday was fine but Wednesday, he wouldn’t eat anything at all and barely drinking water, but still using the bathroom normally. Also, he has been trying to lick the areas that the vet shaved (not the incision). He was in a surgical suit but we decided to switch to an ecollar to see if the fabric might have been irritating the area. He was given carofen and trazodone to go home with which we have been giving him. Is the itching and lack of appetite normal? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 64 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The licking/itching I would say is normal - usually it is from "clipper burn" which can't always be avoided when we shave that sensitive area for surgery. I would not say the not eating well/drinking well is normal this many days post-operatively. This could be a side effect of the medication(s) but it is difficult for me to say for sure. I suggest you call your vet and ask their opinion since they have all the surgical notes and medical history for him.

My dog won't eat or drink after neuter. Is licking shaved area normal?

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