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Dog Not Eating and Seems Depressed After Being Spayed?

My 11 month old Maltipoo was spayed last Wednesday. She ate and drank water when we got home and seemed OK. However, she has had a lack of appetite since Friday. She doesn't want her dry food, even when I wet it. I started giving her wet canned food yesterday and she does eat it, but she's not herself. She was always happy and playful before the surgery and now she seems sad/depressed. She sleeps a lot.

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Her wound is dry and seems to be closing well. She was prescribed metacam 0.3 once a day and amoxicillin/clavulate drops 0.8 every 12 hrs. I've given her her meds every day since the next day after the surgery. What could be wrong? Im worried that she might be sick.

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Different dogs may suffer from depression for different lengths of time, but most dogs probably start to feel normal again after a few days.
There are several reasons your baby may not be herself but you did say she ate some of the wet canned food so that is a good sign.

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Vets seems to be more concerned about whether they are eating and drinking than about their 'depression'.
Some recommend spending a little more time with their pet but I feel sure you are already doing this.
It seems the trauma of the whole procedure can have a tremendous effect on young dogs and may take some time to return to their normal self.

Since it has been a week and you're still concerned, I would suggest you call her vet and see what they say.
Write down everything about her movements (that concern you) especially when she started eating, how much she is eating and also water supply as well as bathroom habits.
They should be glad to talk you through a course of action and decide when they need to see her.
Most likely - when this goes away - it will happen 'suddenly' so I hope that time is soon.

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I had my female fixed when she was 16 months old. I had no choice in this one because after she gave birth she had an infection. I know this surgery took longer for her to heal than normal surgery. I decided to fix the other female right away and she seemed to bounce back just fine. I know it took her two days to feel really good again and run around.

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I was never asked to give either one of the dog meds like you are. I am not sure if the meds are causing this issue because at times they can upset the dog's stomach and cause them not to eat. I would suggest that you call the vet and talk with them. This is not really normal unless she is getting sick from the meds they asked you to give her.

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If your dog is not acting right, and you are worried, then at least call the vet and tell them what's going on. They may say it's normal or they may say it warrants a visit.

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Either way, if everything turns out okay, at least you'll have peace of mind. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

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This is a major medical procedure, your fur baby may be in pain, infection or depressed. It sounds like a good time for a follow up appointment. A Vet will then examine her to see if there is any worry or not. She should be eating a little right now. Perhaps very mild soft foods would be easier on her stomach , and please keep her hydrated!

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