My spayed puppy is scared and hiding. Is this normal after surgery?

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My puppy just got spayed a few hours ago. She’s been home for almost 2 hours and she is acting very scared and she won’t even look at me she is normally very loving. She is also moaning a lot and is shivering. I have pain medication but the vet said we can’t give her a pill until tomorrow. She is under our kitchen table and won’t come out. Is this normal? And should I try laying with her to make her comfortable or should I just leave her be? Thanks

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It can take up to 24 hours for all the sedation to work through her system, so she is very likely still a bit under the influence. I would like for you to look at her gums, the tissue just above her canine teeth, to see if she looks nice & pink. If her color is pale, greyish or bluish, get her back to your vet immediately. You can certainly lay with her, & if she is just on a cold floor, I would try to get her on something warmer. The pain medication is just indicated for once a day, so you can not give her any more just yet, nor can you give any aspirin, Tylenol or Alleve. Your veterinarian may have something else on hand if it looks like she needs more, but most patients are feeling much, much better by the next day. Keep her warm & in a quiet place, & she should do just fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My spayed puppy is scared and hiding. Is this normal after surgery?

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